RCA CG740 manual Adjustable Time-Lapse Recording, Animation Recording

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SELF TIMER/TIME LAPSE Button

Adjustable Time-Lapse Recording

This feature lets you compress slow-moving action, such as nature studies, into clean, short videos. The camcorder will record for approximately one second at preset intervals.

1.Turn on camcorder and place CAMERA/VCR switch in CAMERA.

2.Slide SELF TIMER/TIME LAPSE three times. INTERVAL 0:60 appears in the viewfinder.

Interval	PAUSE
Indicator	INTERVAL 0:60
Indicator

Display in Viewfinder

3.Press the thumb trigger (or PAUSE/STILL). ST-BYwill appear in the viewfinder. The camcorder will record for approximately one second every 60-second interval. The time left until the next recording will be displayed in the viewfinder.

4.To stop adjustable time-lapse recording, repeatedly slide SELF TIMER/TIME LAPSE until the INTERVAL display is removed from the viewfinder or press the thumb trigger (or PAUSE/STILL).

Animation Recording

This feature lets you create animation recordings (cartooning). You can make an object appear to move by taking several still shots of it in different positions. When the tape is played back, the object appears animated.

1.Turn on camcorder and place CAMERA/VCR switch in CAMERA.

2.Repeatedly slide SELF TIMER/TIME LAPSE until INTERVAL MAN. display appears in the viewfinder.

Interval	PAUSE
Indicator	INTERVAL MAN.
Indicator

Display in Viewfinder

3.Position the object, and then press the thumb trigger (or PAUSE/STILL). The camcorder will record for approximately one second every time you press the thumb trigger. It is usually best to get three to five shots of each pose.

4.Move the object slightly and press the thumb trigger again for each one- second recording in this position.

5.To stop animation recording, slide SELF TIMER/TIME LAPSE to remove the INTERVAL MAN. display from the viewfinder.

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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 Using an Optional Plug Adapter Powering the CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger Charging the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderRemove Battery Insert Charged BatteryCassette door open. This will damage Checking Battery Power Battery Level IndicatorDisplay in Viewfinder Battery Safety Precautions Battery Care and StorageTraveling Tips Camcorder Recording TipsRecording Speed and Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Cassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesViewfinder Controls Tilt AdjustmentViewfinder Eyepiece Focus ControlTitler Display Battery Level IndicatorViewfinder Displays Displays in ViewfinderTime and Date Display Shutter Speed IndicatorsWhite Balance Indicators Index and END Indicators Status IndicatorRecording the Time and Date or Date on Your Tape Install Clock BatteryDate and Time Display Set or Correct the Time and Date Display Flying Erase Head Camcorder FeaturesRecord Review MicrophoneElectronic Indexing Camera EditTape Positioning 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 TitlerRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterCorrecting Errors During Programming 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 1CVB100 Soft Camcorder Case Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local dealer VCC1000 Video Color Control Center VDC88 Color Enhancement LightAH011 Cable Transformer 1CVA488 RF Output AdapterCable Transformer AC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Order Form for Camcorder Model CG740 Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also USE Your Credit Card International Orders 800 338United States and Canada 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