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CG740
Camcorder User’s Guide
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Important Safety Information Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture. CAUTION This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN electric shock or personal injury. ATTENTION This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
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Assistance We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any questions, call: Camcorder Exchange Warranty.......... 800-283-6503 (pages 60-61) Customer Service......................................... 800-447-1700 (page 59) Accessories............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 47-50) Table of Contents Powering the Camcorder Safety Precautions.................................i • Using the Adapter/Charger Product Registration.............................i •
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Table of Contents Recording Features Recording from a TV (or VCR)...38-39 • Viewfinder..........................................18 Playback • Viewfinder Displays .....................19-21 • Viewfinder Playback ..........................40 Date and Time Display • Playback Features • Recording the Time and Date •Stop-Action Pause............................41 (or Date) on Your Tape..................22 •Visual Searching ..............................41 • Install the Clock Battery ................
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First-Time Operation This section describes only the basic steps to setup your camcorder to record. Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options. Assistance The toll-free numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter. Camcorder Exchange Warranty...................800-283-6503 Customer Service.........................................800-447-1700 Accessories..................................................800-338-0376 1. Unpack camcorder and acce
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EJECT BATT EJECT POWER CHARGE DC OUT 12V 2A First-Time Operation DC OUT 12V 2A Jack DC IN POWER Indicator 12V Jack DC Cable (Supplied) AC Adapter/Charger To AC Outlet (100-240 V, 50/60 Hz.) 2. Attach the adapter/charger. Since the battery must be charged • Plug the adapter/charger into the before it can be used the first time, nearest AC outlet (100-240V, attach the adapter/charger to the 50/60 Hz). camcorder. The POWER indicator on the • Attach one end of DC cable to DC adapter/charger will
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STOP/EJECT BATT EJECT First-Time Operation Tape Windows Lens Cap on Lens Cap Holder Handstrap Press Here to Close 3. Adjust the handstrap. 5. Insert a cassette. Open the strap, adjust to fit your right A. Press STOP/EJECT to open cassette hand, and close the strap. compartment. B. Insert cassette with safety tab facing up and tape windows facing out. 4. Remove the lens cap and attach C. Close cassette compartment door. it to the handstrap. 5 DC IN 12V RF DC VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO
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First-Time Operation POWER Switch STOP/EJECT and Indicator Button Viewfinder in Operating PAUSE/STILL Position Button Eyepiece Focus Control CAMERA/VCR Switch automatically shut off to prevent 6. Place CAMERA/VCR switch in excessive tape wear. To turn the CAMERA AUTO. camcorder on again, slide the POWER The position of the CAMERA/VCR switch. switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record (CAMERA) or play CAUTION: Avoid operating your back tapes (VCR). camcorder immediately after moving
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STOP/EJECT BATT EJECT First-Time Operation Thumb Trigger Any material recorded on the tape will be 8. Rotate the viewfinder into erased if you record over it. operating position and adjust The camcorder records and plays back the eyepiece focus control. only in SP speed. If the image in the viewfinder is blurry, adjust the eyepiece focus 10. Play back what you have control for your vision. recorded. 9. Start and Stop Recording. • Press the thumb trigger to stop Press the thumb trigger to star
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First-Time Operation 11. Review camcorder’s operating controls. PLAY Button F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button (Also TITLE SELECT Button) (Also TITLE SELECT + Button) AUD (Audio) DUB Button) POWER Switch REW Button (Also TITLE (Also EDIT ADV. Button) and Indicator SELECT – Button) VID (Video) PAUSE/STILL DUB Button) Button RECORD Button POWER PAUSE REW PLAY F.FWD AUD • DUB • VID RECORD STILL TITLE SELECT EDIT ADV. Accessory Shoe STOP/EJECT Button Viewfinder Microphone Eyepiece Focus Control (on
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STOP/EJECT BATT EJECT First-Time Operation 11. Review camcorder’s operating controls. Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring BATT (Battery) EJECT Lever Power Zoom Buttons Rechargeable (“W” and “T”) Battery Compartment Lens Hood Hand Strap Thumb Trigger Cassette Door Clock Battery Holder Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks DC IN 12V Jack (Also RF DC OUT Jack) AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks Remove Small Cover 9 DC IN 12V RF DC VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO
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EJECT BATT EJECT POWER CHARGE DC OUT 12V 2A Powering the Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger The DC cable attaches the adapter/charger to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power. POWER Indicator AC Adapter/ Charger DC IN 12V Jack DC Cable To AC Outlet (100-240 V, 50/60 Hz.) DC OUT 12V 2A Jack Attach the Adapter/Charger Using an Optional Plug Adapter 1. Attach one end of DC cable to The adapter/charger operates on 100-240 DC OUT 12V 2A jack on th
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Powering the Camcorder Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder The battery must be charged before it can be used the first time. Initial charging will take approximately two hours. When fully charged, the battery should supply about 100-120 minutes of operating time (depending on how much you use zoom and pause). When using the battery to power the camcorder, slide POWER to turn off the camcorder during recording breaks to conserve the battery’s power. Charging the Battery WARNING: LEAD-A
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Powering the Camcorder Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Insert Charged Battery. Match “+” Side of Battery to “+” on Camcorder. BATT (Battery) EJECT Lever Insert Charged Battery Remove Battery 1. Insert battery with the arrow facing 1. Slide BATT (battery) EJECT lever. down and “+” side of battery matching 2. Remove battery from the camcorder. “+ ” side of battery compartment. Note: Remove the battery from the 2. Press the battery down firmly until it camcorder when not using it.
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Powering the Camcorder Checking Battery Power (Battery Level Indicator) The battery level indicator ( ) in the viewfinder shows you how much battery power is left. This indicator will not be recorded on the tape when it is displayed. Repeatedly press the COUNTER DISPLAY button to display and remove the battery level indicator from the viewfinder. Battery Level 0000 Indicator Display in Viewfinder • When the battery is fully charged, the Caution: When the battery reaches display reads . empty,
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Powering the Camcorder Battery Care and Storage • The battery will provide better service • The battery should be charged at a and longer performance if you charge it temperature of 32ºF-95ºF (0ºC-35ºC) to before and after use, and store it at prevent damage. normal room temperature. • Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 14ºF (-10ºC) or • Recharge the battery once at least every above 95ºF (35ºC). The battery may be 6 months. Lead-acid batteries tend to damaged if operated at tem
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Camcorder Recording Tips Make a video recording of your home Be aware of video and audio and contents to store in a safe place in backgrounds. Background details barely case of fire or theft. noticed while you are taping may show up as visual “clutter” on your recording. Practice recording under different Background noises (especially TV sets, lighting conditions. This will help you radios, household appliances, traffic respond quickly whenever you see a sounds, etc.) can detract from the soun
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Video Cassettes We recommend our cassettes be used with your camcorder. The tape in these cassettes is of high-quality formulation manufactured to critical specifications for excellent performance. Use of tape not meeting these specifications could considerably reduce the performance of your camcorder. Use of poor quality tapes or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads, resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback. Because there is no c
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STOP/EJECT BATT EJECT Video Cassettes Inserting and Removing Cassettes Safety Tab STOP/EJECT Button Tape Windows Press Here to Close 1. Attach a power source (either a Caution: Insert cassette with safety tab charged battery or adapter/charger). facing up and the tape windows facing out. The cassette should slide easily into 2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the the compartment. cassette door. 3. Insert or remove the cassette from the 4. Gently close the cassette door with cassette compartment. you
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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 camco
