RCA CG740 manual Playback on a TV or VCR, Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCR

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Playback on a TV (or VCR) (continued)

Installation

1Attach the audio/video cable’s white plug to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV (or VCR).

Note: If your TV (or VCR) has stereo left and right AUDIO IN jacks, attach the plug to the one labeled MONO. If one of the jacks is not labeled MONO, you may need a Y-adapter to hear both channels.

2Attach the audio/video cable’s yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV (or VCR).

3Attach the white audio plug on the other end of the audio/video cable to the AUDIO OUT jack, and the yellow video plug to the VIDEO OUT jack on the camcorder.

Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCR

1.A. Camcorder connected directly to TV monitor: Turn on the TV and tune it to its video input channel.

B.Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turn on VCR and place it in the “line” or “camera” mode. (If your VCR does not have a “line” or “camera” mode, consult the VCR owner’s manual.) Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.

2.Place the CAMERA/VCR switch in VCR, and slide the camcorder’s

POWER switch. Insert the cassette you want to play back (or copy).

Note: The camcorder can only play back tapes recorded at the SP speed.

3.Press PLAY on the camcorder. If necessary, adjust tracking. Details are on page 41.

To copy what the camcorder is playing, place a blank cassette in the VCR and start the VCR recording.

4.Press the STOP/EJECT button when you are finished.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.

Watching What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TV

1.A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV, and tune it to its video input channel.

B.Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turn on VCR and place it in the “line” or “camera” mode. (If your VCR does not have a “line” or “camera” mode, consult the VCR owner’s manual.) Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.

2.Place the CAMERA/VCR switch in CAMERA, and slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder. Insert the cassette you want to record on.

Note: When the camcorder is used as a camera, turn the TV’s volume down to prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by feedback.

3.Press the thumb trigger (or PAUSE/STILL button) to begin recording. You can watch what the camcorder is seeing (or recording) on the TV screen.

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Contents Camcorder User’s Guide Model No CG740 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsOptional Accessories Recording FeaturesCustomer Assistance and Service Recording from a TV or VCRFirst-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 Tilt AdjustmentEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder ControlsViewfinder Displays Battery Level IndicatorDisplays in Viewfinder Titler DisplayShutter 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 Record Review Camcorder FeaturesMicrophone Flying Erase HeadCamera Edit Tape PositioningElectronic Indexing Auto Focus Focusing Your CamcorderManual Focus White Balance ButtonAutomatic White Balance Manual White BalanceTo Select Higher Shutter Speeds Using Variable Shutter SpeedsZooming and Fading In and Out of Scenes Power ZoomingFading In and Out of Scenes FadingTape Counter Counters and Time-Remaining DisplayTape Counter with Memory Stop To use 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 FeaturesStop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesVisual Search TrackingCover 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 AdjustmentsViewfinder Displays are DEW Indicator FlashingOut of Focus Poor Picture Quality During RecordingRecorded Audio Low White Balance IndicatorPlay, Rewind or Fast Forward Does Not WorkInformation to User SpecificationsReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceLimited Warranty How State Law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesAudio and Video OUT IndexFocus AUTO/MAN Self TIMER/TIME Lapse Index Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,