Assistance, Table of Contents | GE CG709 specs

Assistance

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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions	i
Product Registration	i
Table of Contents	1-2
Assistance	3
First-Time Operation
• Unpack Camcorder and Accessories....	3
• Attach the Adapter/Charger	4
• Adjust the Handstrap	5
• Remove Lens Cap and Attach
to Handstrap	5
• Insert a Cassette	5
• Place CAMERA/VCR Switch
in CAMERA AUTO	6
• Turn on the Camcorder	6
• Adjust Viewfinder and Eyepiece
Focus Control	7
• Start and Stop Recording	7

•Play Back What You Have Recorded ..7

•Review Camcorder Operating

Controls

8-9

Powering the Camcorder
• Using the Adapter/Charger
• Attach the Adapter/Charger	10
• Using an Optional Plug Adapter	10
• Using the Battery
• Charging the Battery	11
• Insert and Remove the Battery	12
• Checking Battery Power
(Battery Level Indicator)	13
• Battery Care and Storage	14
• Battery Safety Precautions	14
Camcorder Recording Tips	15
Video Cassettes
• Erase Protection (Safety) Tab	16
• Recording Speed and Times	16
• Inserting and Removing Cassettes	17
• Cassette Care and Storage	17

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GE CG709 manual Assistance, Table of Contents

Contents

Camcorder User’s Guide Model No CG709 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product Registration Assistance Table of Contents Recording from a TV or VCR Recording FeaturesOptional Accessories Customer Assistance and Service First-Time Operation Unpack camcorder and accessories Attach the adapter/charger Adjust the handstrap PAUSE/STILL Place CAMERA/VCR switch Play back what you have recorded Start and Stop Recording Edit ADV Review camcorder’s operating controls Audio and Video OUT Jacks Powering the Camcorder Using the Adapter/ChargerUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Charging the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Remove Battery Insert Charged Battery Checking Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Display in ViewfinderCassette door open. This will damage Battery Safety Precautions Battery Care and Storage Traveling Tips Camcorder Recording Tips Erase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesRecording Speed and Times Cassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing Cassettes Viewfinder Controls Tilt AdjustmentViewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control Titler Display Battery Level IndicatorViewfinder Displays Displays in Viewfinder Shutter Speed Indicators White Balance IndicatorsTime and Date Display Index and END Indicators Status Indicator Install Clock Battery Date and Time DisplayRecording the Time and Date or Date on Your Tape Set or Correct the Time and Date Display Flying Erase Head Camcorder FeaturesRecord Review Microphone Camera Edit Tape PositioningElectronic Indexing Auto Focus Focusing Your Camcorder Manual White Balance White Balance ButtonManual Focus Automatic White Balance To Select Higher Shutter Speeds Using Variable Shutter Speeds Fading Power ZoomingZooming and Fading In and Out of Scenes Fading In and Out of Scenes To use memory stop Counters and Time-Remaining DisplayTape Counter Tape Counter with Memory Stop Time-Remaining Display Elapsed-Time Counter Self-Timer Recording Self TIMER/TIME Lapse Button Animation Recording Adjustable Time-Lapse Recording Creating a Title Titler Chart of Characters in Titler’s Register Correcting Errors During ProgrammingRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder To Audio Dub Audio Dubbing To Video Dub Video Dubbing Video Recording from a TV or VCR Operation and How to Copy Tapes Installation Viewfinder Playback Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features Tracking Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause Visual Search Cover Playback on a TV or VCR with Audio and Video in Jacks Playback on a TV or VCR Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCR Playback on a TV without Audio/Video Input Jacks 3CH/4CH Switch Normal TV Viewing Playback Operation Attaching the Shoulder Strap Optional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local dealer1CVB100 Soft Camcorder Case VCC1000 Video Color Control Center VDC88 Color Enhancement Light 1CVA488 RF Output Adapter Cable TransformerAH011 Cable Transformer AC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Accessory Order Form Please complete other side alsoOrder Form for Camcorder Model CG709 USE Your Credit Card 800 338 United States and Canada OrdersInternational Orders Things to Avoid Care and Maintenance Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments During Recording DEW Indicator FlashingViewfinder Displays are Out of Focus Poor Picture Quality Forward Does Not Work White Balance IndicatorRecorded Audio Low Play, Rewind or Fast Information to User Specifications Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and Service Limited Warranty If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty Product Registration Audio and Video OUT Index Focus AUTO/MAN Self TIMER/TIME Lapse Index Meridian Street Indianapolis, Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Canadian Consumers Trouble Checks Viewfinder Displays are Recorded Audio Low Specifications Customer Assistance and Service Limited Warranty Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss Index Focus AUTO/MAN Self TIMER/TIME Lapse Index Need Assistance? We want to help