Review camcorder’s operating controls, Edit ADV | RCA CG740 manual

First-Time Operation

11. Review camcorder’s operating controls.

PLAY Button	F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button
(Also TITLE SELECT Button)	(Also TITLE SELECT + Button)

POWER Switch		REW Button (Also TITLE
and Indicator		SELECT – Button)
		PAUSE/STILL
		PAUSE/STILL
		Button

AUD (Audio) DUB Button) (Also EDIT ADV. Button)

VID (Video)

DUB Button)

RECORD

Button

POWER

PAUSE

REW

PLAY F.FWD AUD •DUB •VID RECORD

STILL		TITLE SELECT

EDIT ADV.

Accessory Shoe

Viewfinder

STOP/EJECT Button

STOP/EJECT

	•VID RECORD
	AUD•DUB
	F.FWD
REW	PLAY
PAUSE	EDITADV.
POWER	TITLESELECT
STILL

Microphone

		FOCUS
		MANUAL
			REVIEW
		FADE	W/B
	FOCUS		W/B
	FOCUS
Lens		AUTO	VCR
		MAN	CAMERA
			MAN
			AUTO
			DATE/TIME
		SHUTTER
	PUSH/AUTO		COUNTER
			CLOCK
		TITLE	RESET
	SELF	TIMER	RESET
	SELF		DISPLAY
			SET
			SELECT
	TIME LAPSE

Eyepiece Focus Control (on bottom of viewfinder)

REVIEW Button

W/B (White Balance) Button

CAMERA/VCR Switch

		COUNTER DISPLAY and RESET Buttons
	MANUAL FOCUS	COUNTER DISPLAY and RESET Buttons
	MANUAL FOCUS
	Buttons	DATE/TIME Button
		CLOCK SELECT and SET Buttons
	FOCUS AUTO/MAN	CLOCK SELECT and SET Buttons
	FOCUS AUTO/MAN	(Also Tracking Buttons)
	and FOCUS PUSH	(Also Tracking Buttons)
	and FOCUS PUSH
	AUTO Buttons	FADE Button
		TITLE Button
	SELF TIMER/	SHUTTER Button
	TIME LAPSE Button	SHUTTER Button
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RCA CG740 manual Review camcorder’s operating controls, Edit ADV

Contents

Camcorder User’s Guide Product Registration Model No CG740 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Table of Contents Assistance Customer Assistance and Service Recording FeaturesOptional Accessories Recording from a TV or VCR Unpack camcorder and accessories First-Time Operation Attach the adapter/charger Adjust the handstrap Place CAMERA/VCR switch PAUSE/STILL Start and Stop Recording Play back what you have recorded Review camcorder’s operating controls Edit ADV Audio and Video OUT Jacks Using the Adapter/Charger Powering the CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging the Battery Insert Charged Battery Remove Battery Display in Viewfinder Checking Battery Power Battery Level IndicatorCassette door open. This will damage Battery Care and Storage Battery Safety Precautions Camcorder Recording Tips Traveling Tips Video Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording Speed and Times Inserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and Storage Eyepiece Focus Control Tilt AdjustmentViewfinder Viewfinder Controls Displays in Viewfinder Battery Level IndicatorViewfinder Displays Titler Display White Balance Indicators Shutter Speed IndicatorsTime and Date Display Status Indicator Index and END Indicators Date and Time Display Install Clock BatteryRecording the Time and Date or Date on Your Tape Set or Correct the Time and Date Display Microphone Camcorder FeaturesRecord Review Flying Erase Head Tape Positioning Camera EditElectronic Indexing Focusing Your Camcorder Auto Focus Automatic White Balance White Balance ButtonManual Focus Manual White Balance Using Variable Shutter Speeds To Select Higher Shutter Speeds Fading In and Out of Scenes Power ZoomingZooming and Fading In and Out of Scenes Fading Tape Counter with Memory Stop Counters and Time-Remaining DisplayTape Counter To use memory stop Elapsed-Time Counter Time-Remaining Display Self TIMER/TIME Lapse Button Self-Timer Recording Adjustable Time-Lapse Recording Animation Recording Titler Creating a Title Correcting Errors During Programming Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Audio Dubbing To Audio Dub Video Dubbing To Video Dub Recording from a TV or VCR Video Installation Operation and How to Copy Tapes Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features Viewfinder Playback Visual Search Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause Tracking Playback on a TV or VCR with Audio and Video in Jacks Cover Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCR Playback on a TV or VCR 3CH/4CH Switch Playback on a TV without Audio/Video Inputs Playback Operation Normal TV Viewing Attaching the Shoulder Strap To order accessories, contact your local dealer Optional Accessories1CVB100 Soft Camcorder Case VDC88 Color Enhancement Light VCC1000 Video Color Control Center Cable Transformer 1CVA488 RF Output AdapterAH011 Cable Transformer AC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model CG740 USE Your Credit Card United States and Canada Orders 800 338International Orders Care and Maintenance Things to Avoid Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble Checks Out of Focus Poor Picture Quality DEW Indicator FlashingViewfinder Displays are During Recording Play, Rewind or Fast White Balance IndicatorRecorded Audio Low Forward Does Not Work Specifications Information to User Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Limited Warranty Product Registration What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States Index Audio and Video OUT Focus AUTO/MAN Self TIMER/TIME Lapse Index Canadian Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesConsumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,