Attach the adapter/charger | RCA CG740 instruction

First-Time Operation

EJECT

EJECT

BATT

DC IN 12V

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

		DC OUT 12V 2A Jack
	DC IN	POWER Indicator
	12V Jack	POWER Indicator
	12V Jack	DC Cable
		DC Cable
		(Supplied)

	RP
	CHARGE
DC
OUT
12V	2A

AC Adapter/Charger

To AC Outlet

(100-240 V, 50/60 Hz.)

2. Attach the adapter/charger.

Since the battery must be charged before it can be used the first time, attach the adapter/charger to the camcorder.

•Attach one end of DC cable to DC IN 12V jack on side of camcorder.

•Attach the other end of DC cable to DC OUT 12V 2A jack on AC adapter/charger.

•Plug the adapter/charger into the nearest AC outlet (100-240V, 50/60 Hz).

The POWER indicator on the adapter/charger will light.

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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 Powering the Camcorder Using the Adapter/ChargerUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charging the Battery Insert Charged Battery Remove Battery Checking Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Display in ViewfinderCassette door open. This will damage Battery Care and Storage Battery Safety Precautions Camcorder Recording Tips Traveling Tips Erase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesRecording 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 Shutter Speed Indicators White Balance IndicatorsTime and Date Display Status Indicator Index and END Indicators Install Clock Battery Date and Time DisplayRecording the Time and Date or Date on Your Tape Set or Correct the Time and Date Display Microphone Camcorder FeaturesRecord Review Flying Erase Head Camera Edit Tape PositioningElectronic 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 Chart of Characters in Titler’s Register Correcting Errors During ProgrammingRecording 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 Optional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local dealer1CVB100 Soft Camcorder Case VDC88 Color Enhancement Light VCC1000 Video Color Control Center 1CVA488 RF Output Adapter Cable TransformerAH011 Cable Transformer AC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Accessory Order Form Please complete other side alsoOrder Form for Camcorder Model CG740 USE Your Credit Card 800 338 United States and Canada OrdersInternational 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,