RCA CG740 manual Assistance, Table of Contents

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Assistance

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Accessories	800-338-0376 (pages 47-50)

Table of Contents
Safety Precautions	i
Product Registration	i
Table of Contents	1-2
Assistance	3
First-Time Operation
• Unpack Camcorder and Accessories....	3
• Attach the Adapter/Charger	4
• Adjust the Handstrap	5
• Remove Lens Cap and Attach
to Handstrap	5
• Insert a Cassette	5
• Place CAMERA/VCR Switch
in CAMERA AUTO	6
• Turn on the Camcorder	6
• Adjust Viewfinder and Eyepiece
Focus Control	7
• Start and Stop Recording	7

•Play Back What You Have Recorded ..7

•Review Camcorder Operating

Controls

8-9

Powering the Camcorder
• Using the Adapter/Charger
• Attach the Adapter/Charger	10
• Using an Optional Plug Adapter	10
• Using the Battery
• Charging the Battery	11
• Insert and Remove the Battery	12
• Checking Battery Power
(Battery Level Indicator)	13
• Battery Care and Storage	14
• Battery Safety Precautions	14
Camcorder Recording Tips	15
Video Cassettes
• Erase Protection (Safety) Tab	16
• Recording Speed and Times	16
• Inserting and Removing Cassettes	17
• Cassette Care and Storage	17

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Contents Camcorder User’s Guide Model No CG740 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsRecording from a TV or VCR Recording FeaturesOptional Accessories Customer Assistance and ServiceFirst-Time Operation Unpack camcorder and accessoriesAttach the adapter/charger Adjust the handstrap PAUSE/STILL Place CAMERA/VCR switchPlay back what you have recorded Start and Stop RecordingEdit ADV Review camcorder’s operating controlsAudio and Video OUT Jacks Powering the Camcorder Using the Adapter/ChargerUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Charging the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderRemove Battery Insert Charged BatteryChecking Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Display in ViewfinderCassette door open. This will damage Battery Safety Precautions Battery Care and StorageTraveling Tips Camcorder Recording TipsErase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesRecording Speed and Times Cassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesViewfinder Controls Tilt AdjustmentViewfinder Eyepiece Focus ControlTitler Display Battery Level IndicatorViewfinder Displays Displays in ViewfinderShutter Speed Indicators White Balance IndicatorsTime and Date Display Index and END Indicators Status IndicatorInstall Clock Battery Date and Time DisplayRecording the Time and Date or Date on Your Tape Set or Correct the Time and Date Display Flying Erase Head Camcorder FeaturesRecord Review MicrophoneCamera Edit Tape PositioningElectronic Indexing Auto Focus Focusing Your CamcorderManual White Balance White Balance ButtonManual Focus Automatic White BalanceTo Select Higher Shutter Speeds Using Variable Shutter SpeedsFading Power ZoomingZooming and Fading In and Out of Scenes Fading In and Out of ScenesTo use memory stop Counters and Time-Remaining DisplayTape Counter Tape Counter with Memory StopTime-Remaining Display Elapsed-Time CounterSelf-Timer Recording Self TIMER/TIME Lapse ButtonAnimation Recording Adjustable Time-Lapse RecordingCreating a Title TitlerChart of Characters in Titler’s Register Correcting Errors During ProgrammingRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder To Audio Dub Audio DubbingTo Video Dub Video DubbingVideo Recording from a TV or VCROperation and How to Copy Tapes InstallationViewfinder Playback Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesTracking Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause Visual SearchCover Playback on a TV or VCR with Audio and Video in JacksPlayback on a TV or VCR Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCRPlayback on a TV without Audio/Video Inputs 3CH/4CH SwitchNormal TV Viewing Playback OperationAttaching the Shoulder Strap Optional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local dealer1CVB100 Soft Camcorder Case VCC1000 Video Color Control Center VDC88 Color Enhancement Light1CVA488 RF Output Adapter Cable TransformerAH011 Cable Transformer AC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Accessory Order Form Please complete other side alsoOrder Form for Camcorder Model CG740 USE Your Credit Card 800 338 United States and Canada OrdersInternational Orders Things to Avoid Care and MaintenanceTrouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsDuring Recording DEW Indicator FlashingViewfinder Displays are Out of Focus Poor Picture QualityForward Does Not Work White Balance IndicatorRecorded Audio Low Play, Rewind or FastInformation to User SpecificationsReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceLimited Warranty If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty Product RegistrationAudio and Video OUT IndexFocus AUTO/MAN Self TIMER/TIME Lapse Index Meridian Street Indianapolis, Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Canadian Consumers