Insert Charged Battery, Remove Battery | RCA CG740 guide

Powering the Camcorder

Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

Insert Charged Battery. Match “+” Side of

Battery to “+” on Camcorder.

STOP/EJECT

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

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

BATT (Battery)

EJECT Lever

Insert Charged Battery

1.Insert battery with the arrow facing down and “+” side of battery matching “+ ” side of battery compartment.

2.Press the battery down firmly until it locks into place.

Notes: If the DC cable is attached to the camcorder, remove it. The battery cannot operate the camcorder if the DC cable is attached.

The battery must be charged before it can be used the first time.

Remove Battery

1.Slide BATT (battery) EJECT lever.

2.Remove battery from the camcorder.

Note: Remove the battery from the camcorder when not using it. Store in a cool, dry place.

ATTENTION: LEAD-ACID BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. AT THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE, UNDER VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, IT MAY BE ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF THIS BATTERY INTO THE MUNICIPAL WASTE STREAM. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL SOLID WASTE OFFICIALS FOR DETAILS IN YOUR AREA FOR RECYCLING OPTIONS OR PROPER DISPOSAL.

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RCA CG740 manual Insert Charged Battery, Remove Battery

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 an Optional Plug Adapter Powering the CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging the Battery Insert Charged Battery Remove Battery Cassette door open. This will damage Checking Battery Power Battery Level IndicatorDisplay in Viewfinder Battery Care and Storage Battery Safety Precautions Camcorder Recording Tips Traveling Tips Recording Speed and Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Inserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and Storage Eyepiece Focus Control Tilt AdjustmentViewfinder Viewfinder Controls Displays in Viewfinder Battery Level IndicatorViewfinder Displays Titler Display Time and Date Display Shutter Speed IndicatorsWhite Balance Indicators Status Indicator Index and END Indicators Recording the Time and Date or Date on Your Tape Install Clock BatteryDate and Time Display Set or Correct the Time and Date Display Microphone Camcorder FeaturesRecord Review Flying Erase Head Electronic Indexing Camera EditTape Positioning 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 Recording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterCorrecting Errors During Programming 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 1CVB100 Soft Camcorder Case Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local dealer VDC88 Color Enhancement Light VCC1000 Video Color Control Center AH011 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 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,