RCA CG740 manual Playback Features, Stop-Action Pause, Visual Search, Tracking

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Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features

Playback Features

Stop-Action Pause

During playback, you can stop the action, and view one frame of the tape.

•Press PAUSE/STILL.

Caution: Pause is designed for momentary interruptions and should not be used for an extended period of time. If the camcorder remains in the pause mode for more than five minutes, it will automatically move the tape away from the spinning heads to prevent excessive tape wear.

•Press PAUSE/STILL again (or PLAY) to return to normal playback.

Visual Search

During playback, you can visually search the tape.

•During playback, press F.FWD or REW to visually search the tape in forward or reverse.

•To return to normal playback press the button again (or press PLAY).

Tracking

During playback, the CLOCK SELECT and SET buttons are also the tracking buttons. Tracking is used when you play a tape that was recorded on a different camcorder (or VCR).

Note: Only tapes recorded in SP (standard play) can be played.

When you play a tape not recorded on your camcorder, streaks may appear if the recorded tracks on the tape do not align precisely with the playback heads. To remove the streaks and align the heads with the tape tracks, press either one of the tracking buttons to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture.

Press and hold both tracking buttons to reset tracking to preset center. Tracking is automatically reset whenever a cassette is inserted.

The tracking buttons only affect tape playback. They have no effect during recording.

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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 the Adapter/Charger Powering the CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Charging the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderRemove Battery Insert Charged BatteryDisplay in Viewfinder Checking Battery Power Battery Level IndicatorCassette door open. This will damage Battery Safety Precautions Battery Care and StorageTraveling Tips Camcorder Recording TipsVideo Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording Speed and Times Cassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesViewfinder Controls Tilt AdjustmentViewfinder Eyepiece Focus ControlTitler Display Battery Level IndicatorViewfinder Displays Displays in ViewfinderWhite Balance Indicators Shutter Speed IndicatorsTime and Date Display Index and END Indicators Status IndicatorDate and Time Display Install Clock BatteryRecording the Time and Date or Date on Your Tape Set or Correct the Time and Date Display Flying Erase Head Camcorder FeaturesRecord Review MicrophoneTape Positioning Camera EditElectronic 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 TitlerCorrecting Errors During Programming Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterRecording 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 To order accessories, contact your local dealer Optional Accessories1CVB100 Soft Camcorder Case VCC1000 Video Color Control Center VDC88 Color Enhancement LightCable 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 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