RCA CG740 manual Focus AUTO/MAN

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Index

– E –

– L –

EDIT ADV. Button . . . . . . . . . . .8,34-35

Elapsed Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Electronic Indexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

END Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Erase Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Eyepiece Focus Control . . . . . . . .7,8,18

– F –

F.FWD Button . . . .8,25,30,36-37,40-41

FADE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,29

Fading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

FF Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

First-Time Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Flying Erase Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

FOCUS AUTO/MAN and

PUSH AUTO Buttons . . . . . .8,26-27 Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27

– H –

Hand Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,9 Hand Strap, Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

– I –

Included Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 INDEX Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,25 Indexing, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Inserting and Removing Cassettes . . .17 INTERVAL Indicators . . . . . . . . . .19,33 Interval Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Lens Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Lens Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61

– M –

Macro Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

MANUAL FOCUS Buttons . . . . . . .8,27

Manual Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Memory Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,30

Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,24

– O –

Operation, First-Time . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . .47-50

Order Form, Accessory . . . . . . . . .51-53

– P –

PAUSE Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Pause, Stop-Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

PAUSE/STILL Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .7,8,20-21,29,33,36-37,40-41,43,45 PLAY Button . . . . . . .7,8,25,36-37,43,45 Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Playback, First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Playback on TV (or VCR) with

AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks . . . . . . .42-43 Playback on TV Without

Audio/Video Inputs . . . . . . . . .44-45

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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 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 Tilt AdjustmentEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder ControlsViewfinder Displays Battery Level IndicatorDisplays in Viewfinder Titler DisplayTime 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 Record Review Camcorder FeaturesMicrophone Flying Erase HeadElectronic Indexing Camera EditTape Positioning 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 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 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 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 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 Service Limited 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,