Start and Stop Recording | RCA CG740 guide

First-Time Operation

STOP/EJECT

EJECT

BATT

DC IN 12V

RF DC

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

Thumb Trigger

8.Rotate the viewfinder into operating position and adjust the eyepiece focus control.

If the image in the viewfinder is blurry, adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision.

9.Start and Stop Recording.

Press the thumb trigger to start and stop recording. Do not hold the thumb trigger. REC will appear in the viewfinder when the camcorder is recording.

Notes: Pressing PAUSE/STILL will also start and stop recording.

Any material recorded on the tape will be erased if you record over it.

The camcorder records and plays back only in SP speed.

10.Play back what you have recorded.

•Press the thumb trigger to stop recording.

•Place the CAMERA/VCR switch in VCR.

•Press REW to rewind the tape.

•Press PLAY to play back the tape.

•Press STOP/EJECT when you are finished.

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RCA CG740 manual Start and Stop Recording, Play back what you have recorded

Contents

Camcorder User’s Guide Model No CG740 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product Registration Assistance Table of Contents Optional Accessories Recording FeaturesCustomer Assistance and Service Recording from a TV or VCR First-Time Operation Unpack camcorder and accessories Attach the adapter/charger Adjust the handstrap PAUSE/STILL Place CAMERA/VCR switch Play back what you have recorded Start and Stop Recording Edit ADV Review camcorder’s operating controls Audio and Video OUT Jacks Powering the Camcorder Using the Adapter/ChargerUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Charging the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Remove Battery Insert Charged Battery Checking Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Display in ViewfinderCassette door open. This will damage Battery Safety Precautions Battery Care and Storage Traveling Tips Camcorder Recording Tips Erase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesRecording Speed and Times Cassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing Cassettes Viewfinder Tilt AdjustmentEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Controls Viewfinder Displays Battery Level IndicatorDisplays in Viewfinder Titler Display Shutter Speed Indicators White Balance IndicatorsTime and Date Display Index and END Indicators Status Indicator Install Clock Battery Date and Time DisplayRecording the Time and Date or Date on Your Tape Set or Correct the Time and Date Display Record Review Camcorder FeaturesMicrophone Flying Erase Head Camera Edit Tape PositioningElectronic Indexing Auto Focus Focusing Your Camcorder Manual Focus White Balance ButtonAutomatic White Balance Manual White Balance To Select Higher Shutter Speeds Using Variable Shutter Speeds Zooming and Fading In and Out of Scenes Power ZoomingFading In and Out of Scenes Fading Tape Counter Counters and Time-Remaining DisplayTape Counter with Memory Stop To use memory stop Time-Remaining Display Elapsed-Time Counter Self-Timer Recording Self TIMER/TIME Lapse Button Animation Recording Adjustable Time-Lapse Recording Creating a Title Titler Chart of Characters in Titler’s Register Correcting Errors During ProgrammingRecording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder To Audio Dub Audio Dubbing To Video Dub Video Dubbing Video Recording from a TV or VCR Operation and How to Copy Tapes Installation Viewfinder Playback Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features Stop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesVisual Search Tracking Cover Playback on a TV or VCR with Audio and Video in Jacks Playback on a TV or VCR Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCR Playback on a TV without Audio/Video Inputs 3CH/4CH Switch Normal TV Viewing Playback Operation Attaching the Shoulder Strap Optional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local dealer1CVB100 Soft Camcorder Case VCC1000 Video Color Control Center VDC88 Color Enhancement Light 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 Things to Avoid Care and Maintenance Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments Viewfinder Displays are DEW Indicator FlashingOut of Focus Poor Picture Quality During Recording Recorded Audio Low White Balance IndicatorPlay, Rewind or Fast Forward Does Not Work Information to User Specifications Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and Service Limited Warranty How State Law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States Audio and Video OUT Index Focus AUTO/MAN Self TIMER/TIME Lapse Index Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,