Viewfinder, Eyepiece Focus Control, Tilt Adjustment | RCA CG740

Viewfinder

The camcorder’s viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the picture seen by the camcorder when recording.

The viewfinder can also be used for viewing the tape during playback.

For convenient viewing, turn the viewfinder to the left and lock it into position. After the viewfinder is locked, you can slide it out and use the right or left eye.

Caution: When carrying or storing the camcorder, turn the viewfinder back to the front to prevent damage to the viewfinder and/or camcorder.

Viewfinder in
Operating Position		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

Eyepiece

Eyepiece Focus Control (on bottom of viewfinder)

Eyepiece Focus Control

The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your personal vision. If you wear eyeglasses, you may be able to operate the camcorder without them.

It is easiest to set the correct focus by focusing on one of the viewfinder’s on- screen displays (such as the counter).

Look through the viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision.

The eyepiece focus control does not affect the focus of the picture actually recorded by the camcorder.

Tilt Adjustment

You can turn the eyepiece up or down about 180 degrees.

Caution: Do not force the eyepiece to rotate completely around. This will damage the viewfinder and/or the camcorder.

Viewfinder Controls

BRIGHT and COLOR controls are located on the bottom of the viewfinder. The camcorder must be turned upside down and the viewfinder fully extended to see them. These controls were set at the factory and should need no adjust- ment. If adjustment becomes necessary, carefully use a plastic screwdriver and make adjustments with caution to prevent damaging these miniature controls.

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RCA CG740 manual Eyepiece Focus Control, Tilt Adjustment, Viewfinder Controls

Contents

Camcorder User’s Guide Product Registration Model No CG740 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Table of Contents Assistance Recording Features Optional AccessoriesCustomer Assistance and Service 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 Tilt Adjustment ViewfinderEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Controls Battery Level Indicator Viewfinder DisplaysDisplays in Viewfinder 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 Camcorder Features Record ReviewMicrophone Flying Erase Head Electronic Indexing Camera EditTape Positioning Focusing Your Camcorder Auto Focus White Balance Button Manual FocusAutomatic White Balance Manual White Balance Using Variable Shutter Speeds To Select Higher Shutter Speeds Power Zooming Zooming and Fading In and Out of ScenesFading In and Out of Scenes Fading Counters and Time-Remaining Display Tape CounterTape Counter with Memory Stop 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 Playback Features Stop-Action PauseVisual Search 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 DEW Indicator Flashing Viewfinder Displays areOut of Focus Poor Picture Quality During Recording White Balance Indicator Recorded Audio LowPlay, Rewind or Fast Forward Does Not Work Specifications Information to User Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Limited Warranty What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States Index Audio and Video OUT Focus AUTO/MAN Self TIMER/TIME Lapse Index Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,