RCA CG740 manual Recording Features, Recording from a TV or VCR, Playback, Optional Accessories

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Table of Contents
Recording Features
• Viewfinder	18
• Viewfinder Displays	19-21
Date and Time Display

•Recording the Time and Date

(or Date) on Your Tape		22
• Install the Clock Battery		22
• Set (or Correct) the Display		23
• Camcorder Features
• CAMERA AUTO Feature		24
• Microphone		24
• Record Review		24
• Flying Erase Head		24
• Camera Edit		25
• Tape Positioning		25
• Electronic Indexing		25
• Focusing Your Camcorder	26-27
• W/B (White Balance) Button		27
• Using Variable Shutter Speeds		28
• Power Zooming		29
• Fading In and Out of Scenes		29
• Counters and Time-Remaining Display
• Tape Counter		30
• Tape Counter with Memory Stop ...		30
• Elapsed Time Counter		31
• Time-Remaining Display		31
• SELF-TIMER/TIME LAPSE Button
•Self-Timer Recording		32
•Adjustable Time-Lapse Recording ..		33
•Animation Recording		33
• Titler	34-35
• Audio Dubbing		36
• Video Dubbing		37

Recording from a TV (or VCR)...	38-39
Playback
• Viewfinder Playback	40
• Playback Features
•Stop-Action Pause	41
•Visual Searching	41
•Tracking	41
• Playback on a TV (or VCR) with
AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks	42-43
• Playback on a TV without
Audio and Video Inputs	44-45
Attaching the Shoulder Strap	46
Optional Accessories
• Optional Accessories	47-50
• Using an Optional Tripod	50
• Accessory Order Form	51-53
Care and Maintenance	54
Trouble Checks	55-57
Specifications	58
Customer Assistance and Service	.....59
Limited Warranty	60-61
Index (Alphabetical)	62-65

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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,