Viewfinder Displays are, During Recording, Operation | RCA CG740

Trouble Checks

Trouble	Checks and Adjustments

Viewfinder Displays are	• Try adjusting the eyepiece focus control. Details are
out of Focus	on page 18.

Poor Picture Quality	• There is insufficient light. Add more light.
During Recording	• Place the CAMERA/VCR switch in CAMERA AUTO,
	or repeatedly press SHUTTER to set the shutter speed
	to normal (1/60 second). Details are on page 28.
	• Place the FOCUS AUTO/MAN switch in AUTO
	position to have the camcorder focus automatically.
	Details are on pages 26-27.

Poor Auto-Focus	• Place the FOCUS AUTO/MAN switch in the AUTO
Operation	position for the camcorder to control the focus
	automatically. Details are on pages 26-27.
	• Subject may be too dark. Auto-focus system may not
	work under this condition. Place FOCUS
	AUTO/MAN switch in MAN position and focus
	manually. Details are on pages 26-27.
	• Lens may be smudged and image appears unfocused.
	• Viewfinder eyepiece focus control may be adjusted
	incorrectly. Details are on page 18.

Poor Picture Quality	• Tape was recorded on a different camcorder or VCR.
During Playback	If the picture contains black-and-white streaks, press
	one of the tracking (CLOCK SELECT and SET)
	buttons to correct. Details on page 41.
	• Camcorder only has one speed (SP). If tape was
	recorded at different speed, it cannot be played back
	in this camcorder.

Picture Too Dark	• Repeatedly press SHUTTER to set shutter speed to
	normal (1/60 second) or place CAMERA/VCR switch
	in CAMERA AUTO. Details are on pages 24 and 28.

DEW Indicator Flashing	• If the DEW indicator is flashing in the viewfinder,
in Viewfinder	there is moisture in the camcorder. Remove cassette
	and let camcorder dry out for at least two hours.
	When the DEW indicator stops flashing, camcorder
	will operate.

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RCA CG740 manual Viewfinder Displays are, Out of Focus Poor Picture Quality, During Recording, Poor Auto-Focus, Operation

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,