Recorded Audio Low, Play, Rewind or Fast, Tape | GE CG709 guide

Trouble Checks

Trouble	Checks and Adjustments

Recorded Audio Low	• Subject may have been too far from the camcorder.

Play, Rewind or Fast	• Make sure titler graphics are not in viewfinder.
Forward Does Not Work	Buttons operate differently when titler is displayed.

Higher Shutter Speed or	• CAMERA/VCR switch must be in CAMERA MAN
White Balance Indicator	position.
Will Not Appear in	• Press SHUTTER for higher shutter speeds.
Viewfinder	• Press W/B for manual white balance.

Date and Time (or Date)	• Date and time (or date) will be recorded on the tape
were Recorded on the	whenever they appear in the viewfinder. Press
Tape	DATE/TIME to remove them from the viewfinder
	when recording.

Date and/or Time are	• Clock battery cell may need replacing. See page 22
Incorrect	• Date and/or time may need to be reset. See page 23.

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GE CG709 Recorded Audio Low, Play, Rewind or Fast, Forward Does Not Work, Higher Shutter Speed or, White Balance Indicator

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 Using an Optional Plug Adapter Powering the CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger Charging the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Remove Battery Insert Charged Battery Cassette door open. This will damage Checking Battery Power Battery Level IndicatorDisplay in Viewfinder Battery Safety Precautions Battery Care and Storage Traveling Tips Camcorder Recording Tips Recording Speed and Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Cassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing Cassettes Viewfinder Controls Tilt AdjustmentViewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control Titler Display Battery Level IndicatorViewfinder Displays Displays in Viewfinder Time and Date Display Shutter Speed IndicatorsWhite Balance Indicators Index and END Indicators Status Indicator Recording the Time and Date or Date on Your Tape Install Clock BatteryDate and Time Display Set or Correct the Time and Date Display Flying Erase Head Camcorder FeaturesRecord Review Microphone Electronic Indexing Camera EditTape Positioning 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 Recording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterCorrecting Errors During Programming 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 1CVB100 Soft Camcorder Case Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local dealer VCC1000 Video Color Control Center VDC88 Color Enhancement Light AH011 Cable Transformer 1CVA488 RF Output AdapterCable Transformer AC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Order Form for Camcorder Model CG709 Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also USE Your Credit Card International Orders 800 338United States and Canada 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