RCA CG740 manual Attach the adapter/charger

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First-Time Operation

EJECT

EJECT

BATT

DC IN 12V

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

 

DC OUT 12V 2A Jack

DC IN

POWER Indicator

12V Jack

DC Cable

 

 

(Supplied)

 

RP

 

CHARGE

DC

 

OUT

 

12V

2A

AC Adapter/Charger

To AC Outlet

(100-240 V, 50/60 Hz.)

2. Attach the adapter/charger.

Since the battery must be charged before it can be used the first time, attach the adapter/charger to the camcorder.

Attach one end of DC cable to DC IN 12V jack on side of camcorder.

Attach the other end of DC cable to DC OUT 12V 2A jack on AC adapter/charger.

Plug the adapter/charger into the nearest AC outlet (100-240V, 50/60 Hz).

The POWER indicator on the adapter/charger will light.

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Contents Camcorder User’s Guide Product Registration Model No CG740 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistanceCustomer Assistance and Service Recording FeaturesOptional Accessories 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 Powering the Camcorder Using the Adapter/ChargerUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging the BatteryInsert Charged Battery Remove BatteryChecking Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Display in ViewfinderCassette door open. This will damage Battery Care and Storage Battery Safety PrecautionsCamcorder Recording Tips Traveling TipsErase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesRecording Speed and Times Inserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageEyepiece Focus Control Tilt AdjustmentViewfinder Viewfinder ControlsDisplays in Viewfinder Battery Level IndicatorViewfinder Displays Titler DisplayShutter Speed Indicators White Balance IndicatorsTime and Date Display Status Indicator Index and END IndicatorsInstall Clock Battery Date and Time DisplayRecording the Time and Date or Date on Your Tape Set or Correct the Time and Date Display Microphone Camcorder FeaturesRecord Review Flying Erase HeadCamera Edit Tape PositioningElectronic Indexing Focusing Your Camcorder Auto FocusAutomatic White Balance White Balance ButtonManual Focus Manual White BalanceUsing Variable Shutter Speeds To Select Higher Shutter SpeedsFading In and Out of Scenes Power ZoomingZooming and Fading In and Out of Scenes FadingTape Counter with Memory Stop Counters and Time-Remaining DisplayTape Counter To use memory stopElapsed-Time Counter Time-Remaining DisplaySelf TIMER/TIME Lapse Button Self-Timer RecordingAdjustable Time-Lapse Recording Animation RecordingTitler Creating a TitleChart of Characters in Titler’s Register Correcting Errors During ProgrammingRecording 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 PlaybackVisual Search Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause 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 Optional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local dealer1CVB100 Soft Camcorder Case VDC88 Color Enhancement Light VCC1000 Video Color Control Center1CVA488 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 Care and Maintenance Things to AvoidTrouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksOut of Focus Poor Picture Quality DEW Indicator FlashingViewfinder Displays are During RecordingPlay, Rewind or Fast White Balance IndicatorRecorded Audio Low Forward Does Not WorkSpecifications Information to UserCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty Product Registration What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesIndex Audio and Video OUTFocus AUTO/MAN Self TIMER/TIME Lapse Index Canadian Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,