RCA CG740 manual Focusing Your Camcorder, Auto Focus

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Focusing Your Camcorder

Power Zoom Buttons

“T” and “W”

STOP/EJECT

	•VID RECORD
	AUD•DUB
	F.FWD
REW	PLAY
REW	.
PAUSE	EDITADV
POWER	TITLESELECT
STILL

MANUAL FOCUS Buttons

	FOCUS
MANUAL
	REVIEW
	FADE
FOCUS	W/B
FOCUS
AUTO	VCR
MAN	CAMERA
	MAN
	AUTO

W/B (White

Balance)

Button

			DATE/TIME
		SHUTTER
PUSH/AUTO				COUNTER	CAMERA/VCR
		TITLE		COUNTER
		TITLE	CLOCK
SELF	TIMER			RESET	Switch
SELF	TIMER			DISPLAY
			SET
			SELECT
TIME		LAPSE
TIME

FOCUS

PUSH/AUTO FOCUS

ButtonAUTO/MAN

Switch

Auto Focus

Macro Focus

The camcorder will focus automatically when the CAMERA/VCR switch is in CAMERA AUTO or the FOCUS AUTO/MAN switch is in FOCUS AUTO.

The auto-focus system lets you focus on objects very close to the camcorder.

1.Press the power zoom button “W” to put the camcorder in wide-angle focus.

2.Place the camcorder as close to the subject as necessary to obtain the desired size.

Notes: To change the size of the subject, move the camcorder closer or farther away.

You may want to steady the camcorder by mounting it on an optional tripod.

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Contents Camcorder User’s Guide Product Registration Model No CG740 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistanceRecording Features Optional AccessoriesCustomer Assistance and Service Recording from a TV or VCRUnpack camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach the adapter/charger Adjust the handstrap Place CAMERA/VCR switch PAUSE/STILLStart and Stop Recording Play back what you have recordedReview camcorder’s operating controls Edit ADVAudio and Video OUT Jacks Using the Adapter/Charger Powering the CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging the BatteryInsert Charged Battery Remove BatteryDisplay in Viewfinder Checking Battery Power Battery Level IndicatorCassette door open. This will damage Battery Care and Storage Battery Safety PrecautionsCamcorder Recording Tips Traveling TipsVideo Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording Speed and Times Inserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageTilt Adjustment ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder ControlsBattery Level Indicator Viewfinder DisplaysDisplays in Viewfinder Titler DisplayWhite Balance Indicators Shutter Speed IndicatorsTime and Date Display Status Indicator Index and END IndicatorsDate and Time Display Install Clock BatteryRecording the Time and Date or Date on Your Tape Set or Correct the Time and Date Display Camcorder Features Record ReviewMicrophone Flying Erase HeadTape Positioning Camera EditElectronic Indexing Focusing Your Camcorder Auto FocusWhite Balance Button Manual FocusAutomatic White Balance Manual White BalanceUsing Variable Shutter Speeds To Select Higher Shutter SpeedsPower Zooming Zooming and Fading In and Out of ScenesFading In and Out of Scenes FadingCounters and Time-Remaining Display Tape CounterTape Counter with Memory Stop To use memory stopElapsed-Time Counter Time-Remaining DisplaySelf TIMER/TIME Lapse Button Self-Timer RecordingAdjustable Time-Lapse Recording Animation RecordingTitler Creating a TitleCorrecting Errors During Programming Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Audio Dubbing To Audio DubVideo Dubbing To Video DubRecording from a TV or VCR VideoInstallation Operation and How to Copy TapesViewfinder Playback and Playback Features Viewfinder PlaybackPlayback Features Stop-Action PauseVisual Search TrackingPlayback on a TV or VCR with Audio and Video in Jacks CoverPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCR Playback on a TV or VCR3CH/4CH Switch Playback on a TV without Audio/Video InputsPlayback Operation Normal TV ViewingAttaching the Shoulder Strap To order accessories, contact your local dealer Optional Accessories1CVB100 Soft Camcorder Case VDC88 Color Enhancement Light VCC1000 Video Color Control CenterCable Transformer 1CVA488 RF Output AdapterAH011 Cable Transformer AC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model CG740 USE Your Credit Card United States and Canada Orders 800 338International Orders Care and Maintenance Things to AvoidTrouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksDEW Indicator Flashing Viewfinder Displays areOut of Focus Poor Picture Quality During RecordingWhite Balance Indicator Recorded Audio LowPlay, Rewind or Fast Forward Does Not WorkSpecifications Information to UserCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesIndex Audio and Video OUTFocus AUTO/MAN Self TIMER/TIME Lapse Index Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,