GE CG709 manual

Camcorder User’ s Guide CG709 W e bring good things to life. ..[...]

i Important Safety Information Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product. Cautions CAUTION : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. A TTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et p[...]

1 T able of Contents Assistance Safety Precautions .................................i Product Registration .............................i Table of Contents ..............................1-2 Assistance ..............................................3 First-Time Operation • Unpack Camcorder and Accessories ....3 • Attach the Adapter/Charger ......[...]

2 Recording Features • Viewfinder ..........................................18 • Viewfinder Displays .....................19-21 Date and Time Display • Recording the Time and Date (or Date) on Your Tape ..................22 • Install the Clock Battery .................22 • Set (or Correct) the Display ............23 • Camcorder Features[...]

3 First-T ime Operation POWER PAUSE REW PLAY F.FWD TITLE SELECT RECORD STOP/EJECT BATT EJECT REVIEW CAMERA VCR AUTO MAN COUNTER DISPLAY RESET SELECT SET CLOCK DATE/TIME SHUTTER PUSH/AUTO FOCUS AUTO MAN FADE W/B MANUAL FOCUS AUD •DUB •VID EDIT ADV. TIME LAPSE TITLE SELF TIMER STILL AC Adapter/Charger Stock No. 229412 Battery Pack Stock No. 1CVA1[...]

4 First-T ime Operation 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. VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO RF DC DC IN 12V BATT EJECT EJECT[...]

5 VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO RF DC DC IN 12V BATT EJECT STOP/EJECT First-T ime Operation 3. Adjust the handstrap. Open the strap, adjust to fit your right hand, and close the strap. 4. Remove the lens cap and attach it to the handstrap. Press Here to Close Lens Cap on Lens Cap Holder Handstrap Tape Windows 5. Insert a cassette. A. Press STOP/EJECT to [...]

6 First-T ime Operation automatically shut off to prevent excessive tape wear. To turn the camcorder on again, slide the POWER switch. CAUTION: Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Give the camcorder 1-1/2 to 2 hours to reach a stable tem perature before inserting a video cassette. When[...]

7 First-T ime Operation 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 viewfinde[...]

8 First-T ime Operation 1 1. Review camcorder’s operating contr ols. POWER PAUSE REW PLAY F.FWD AUD • DUB • VID RECORD STILL POWER PAUSE REW PLAY F.FWD TITLE SELECT RECORD STOP/EJECT BATT EJECT REVIEW CAMERA VCR AUTO MAN COUNTER DISPLAY RESET SELECT SET CLOCK DATE/TIME SHUTTER PUSH/AUTO FOCUS AUTO MAN FADE W/B MANUAL FOCUS AUD •DUB •VID E[...]

9 First-T ime Operation VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO RF DC DC IN 12V BATT EJECT STOP/EJECT AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks (Also RF DC OUT Jack) AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks Lens Hood Power Zoom Buttons (“ W” and “T”) DC IN 12V Jack Clock Battery Holder Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Rechargeable Battery Compartment Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Remove S[...]

10 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. Attach the Adapter/Charger 1. Attach one end of DC cable to DC OUT 12V 2A jack on the AC adapter/charger. 2. Attach the other end of DC cable to DC IN 12V jack on si[...]

11 POWER CHARGE Powering the Camcorder Charging the Battery 1. Plug the adapter/charger into the nearest AC outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz). The POWER indicator on the adapter/charger will light. Note: If the DC cable is attached to the adapter/charger, remove it before charging the battery. The adapter/charger cannot charge the battery if the DC cable [...]

12 POWER PAUSE REW PLAY F.FWD TITLE SELECT RECORD STOP/EJECT BATT EJECT REVIEW CAMERA VCR AUTO MAN COUNTER DISPLAY RESET SELECT SET CLOCK DATE/TIME SHUTTER PUSH/AUTO FOCUS AUTO MAN FADE W/B MANUAL FOCUS AUD •DUB •VID EDIT ADV. TIME LAPSE TITLE SELF TIMER STILL Powering the Camcorder Insert Charged Battery 1. Insert battery with the arrow facing[...]

13 Powering the Camcorder 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. 0000 Display in Viewfinder Battery Level Indica[...]

14 Powering the Camcorder Battery Safety Precautions Batteries that are being recharged that have not been used for an extended period may continue to charge after the normal time. Do not charge a battery for more than ten hours. If both indicators on the AC adapter/ charger start flashing, remove the battery, and reattach it. If the indicators con[...]

15 Camcorder Recording T ips Make a video recording of your home and contents to store in a safe place in case of fire or theft. Practice recording under different lighting conditions. This will help you respond quickly whenever you see a scene you want to record. Do not move the camcorder rapidly from side-to-side while recording. A steady, gradua[...]

16 V ideo Cassettes To record again, cover the hole with vinyl tape. CASSETTE RECORDING TIME T-60 60 Min. T-120 2 Hrs. T-160 2 Hrs., 40 Min. T-180 3 Hrs. Safety Tab Erase Protection – Safety T ab You can use your video cassettes over and over again. To erase a previous recording, just record over it. Recording Speed and Times The camcorder record[...]

17 V ideo Cassettes 1. Attach a power source (either a charged battery or adapter/charger). 2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette door. 3. Insert or remove the cassette from the cassette compartment. Cassette Care and Storage • Rewind and remove the cassette from the camcorder. Break off the safety tab to prevent accidental erasure, and label [...]

POWER PAUSE REW PLAY F.FWD TITLE SELECT RECORD STOP/EJECT BATT EJECT REVIEW CAMERA VCR AUTO MAN COUNTER DISPLAY RESET SELECT SET CLOCK DATE/TIME SHUTTER PUSH/AUTO FOCUS AUTO MAN FADE W/B MANUAL FOCUS AUD •DUB •VID EDIT ADV. TIME LAPSE TITLE SELF TIMER STILL 18 V iewfinder The camcorder’s viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the pic[...]

POWER PAUSE REW PLAY F.FWD TITLE SELECT RECORD STOP/EJECT BATT EJECT REVIEW CAMERA VCR AUTO MAN COUNTER DISPLAY RESET SELECT SET CLOCK DATE/TIME SHUTTER PUSH/AUTO FOCUS AUTO MAN FADE W/B MANUAL FOCUS AUD •DUB •VID EDIT ADV. TIME LAPSE TITLE SELF TIMER STILL INTERVAL 0:60 TITLER 19 V iewfinder Displays Self-Timer and INTERVAL Indicators • SELF[...]

20 V iewfinder Displays Shutter Speed Indicators • The higher shutter speed (1/100, 1/250, 1/1000, 1/2000, or 1/4000) selected with SHUTTER appears. No display appears for the standard 1/60 second shutter speed. The CAMERA/VCR switch must be in CAMERA MAN (manual). • These displays are not recorded on the tape when they appear. • Details are [...]

POWER PAUSE REW PLAY F.FWD TITLE SELECT RECORD STOP/EJECT BATT EJECT REVIEW CAMERA VCR AUTO MAN COUNTER DISPLAY RESET SELECT SET CLOCK DATE/TIME SHUTTER PUSH/AUTO FOCUS AUTO MAN FADE W/B MANUAL FOCUS AUD •DUB •VID EDIT ADV. TIME LAPSE TITLE SELF TIMER STILL • Press again to display the tape counter with memory stop. An “ M ” appears in fr[...]

VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO RF DC DC IN 12V BATT EJECT STOP/EJECT Date and T ime Display 22 Recording the Time and Date (or Date) on Y our T ape Install Clock Battery 1. Remove the clock battery holder. 2. Insert the clock battery with the “+” terminal facing down in the holder. 3. Fully insert the clock battery holder into the camcorder. Note: fla[...]

POWER PAUSE REW PLAY F.FWD TITLE SELECT RECORD STOP/EJECT BATT EJECT REVIEW CAMERA VCR AUTO MAN COUNTER DISPLAY RESET SELECT SET CLOCK DATE/TIME SHUTTER PUSH/AUTO FOCUS AUTO MAN FADE W/B MANUAL FOCUS AUD •DUB •VID EDIT ADV. TIME LAPSE TITLE SELF TIMER STILL Date and T ime Display 23 1. Install the clock cell battery as described on the previous[...]

POWER PAUSE REW PLAY F.FWD AUD • DUB • VID RECORD STILL POWER PAUSE REW PLAY F.FWD TITLE SELECT RECORD STOP/EJECT BATT EJECT REVIEW CAMERA VCR AUTO MAN COUNTER DISPLAY RESET SELECT SET CLOCK DATE/TIME SHUTTER PUSH/AUTO FOCUS AUTO MAN FADE W/B MANUAL FOCUS AUD •DUB •VID EDIT ADV. TIME LAPSE TITLE SELF TIMER STILL TITLE SELECT EDIT ADV. Camco[...]

Camcorder Featur es 25 Camera Edit Edit as you record by positioning the tape with F.FWD , REW , or PLAY while the camcorder is in record pause. The CAMERA/VCR switch must be in CAMERA . • Press and hold REW (rewind) to visually search the recorded tape in reverse. • Press and hold F.FWD (fast forward) to visually scan forward on the recorded t[...]

Focusing Y our Camcorder 26 Auto Focus The camcorder will focus automatically when the CAMERA/VCR switch is in CAMERA AUTO or the FOCUS AUTO/MAN switch is in FOCUS AUTO . Macro Focus The auto-focus system lets you focus on objects very close to the camcorder. 1. Press the power zoom button “ W ” to put the camcorder in wide-angle focus. 2. Plac[...]

• Display when recording outdoors on a bright day. • Display no white balance indicator to have the camcorder control white balance automatically. Focusing Y our Camcorder 27 Manual Focus Under certain conditions, you may need to focus manually. 1. Place the CAMERA/VCR switch in CAMERA MAN . 2. Place the FOCUS AUTO/MAN switch in MAN . 3. To mai[...]

T o Select Higher Shutter Speeds 1. Place the CAMERA/VCR switch in CAMERA MAN (manual). 2. Repeatedly press SHUTTER to select a shutter speed of 1/100, 1/250, 1/1000, 1/2000, or 1/4000 second. The higher shutter speed (100, 250, 1000, 2000, or 4000) will appear in the viewfinder. POWER PAUSE REW PLAY F.FWD TITLE SELECT RECORD STOP/EJECT BATT EJECT [...]

POWER PAUSE REW PLAY F.FWD TITLE SELECT RECORD STOP/EJECT BATT EJECT REVIEW CAMERA VCR AUTO MAN COUNTER DISPLAY RESET SELECT SET CLOCK DATE/TIME SHUTTER PUSH/AUTO FOCUS AUTO MAN FADE W/B MANUAL FOCUS AUD •DUB •VID EDIT ADV. TIME LAPSE TITLE SELF TIMER STILL Zooming and Fading In and Out of Scenes 29 Fading In and Out of Scenes When you fade in [...]

POWER PAUSE REW PLAY F.FWD TITLE SELECT RECORD STOP/EJECT BATT EJECT REVIEW CAMERA VCR AUTO MAN COUNTER DISPLAY RESET SELECT SET CLOCK DATE/TIME SHUTTER PUSH/AUTO FOCUS AUTO MAN FADE W/B MANUAL FOCUS AUD •DUB •VID EDIT ADV. TIME LAPSE TITLE SELF TIMER STILL Counters and T ime-Remaining Display 30 Repeatedly press COUNTER DISPLAY to display the [...]

Counters and T ime-Remaining Display 31 Elapsed-Time Counter The time counter shows actual time elapsed while recording. The CAMERA/VCR switch must be in CAMERA for the time counter to operate. Before you start to record a tape, repeatedly press COUNTER DISPLAY to display the time counter in the viewfinder. Then press the COUNTER RESET button to se[...]

1. Turn on camcorder and place CAMERA/VCR switch in CAMERA. 2. A. Slide SELF TIMER/TIME LAPSE once. The SELF-30S display will appear in the viewfinder. Ten seconds before you want to record, press the thumb trigger SELF TIMER/TIME LAPSE Button 32 Self-Timer Recording The camcorder will delay the start of a recording for approximately ten seconds af[...]

SELF TIMER/TIME LAPSE Button 33 Adjustable Time-Lapse Recording This feature lets you compress slow-moving action, such as nature studies, into clean, short videos. The camcorder will record for approximately one second at preset intervals. 3. Press the thumb trigger (or PAUSE/STILL ). ST-BY will appear in the viewfinder. The camcorder will record [...]

T itler 34 Cr eating a T itle 1. Attach a power source, turn on the camcorder, and place the CAMERA/ VCR switch in CAMERA . 2. Press TITLE to display the title page graphics in the viewfinder. 3. Press TITLE SELECT to display the other title page in the viewfinder. 4. Press EDIT ADV. to move the flashing cursor to the place you want to begin your t[...]

T itler 35 Correcting Err ors During Pr ogramming Recording Titles on a T ape in the Camcorder Chart of Characters in Titler’ s Register A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : - , . ' ; / ? < > ! 1. Attach a power supply, turn on the camcorder and place the CAMERA/ VCR switch in CAMERA . 2. Locate the[...]

Audio Dubbing 36 The audio dubbing feature lets you record new sound (audio) on a previously recorded tape without erasing the original picture (video). Tapes must be recorded in SP tape speed. New audio can be dubbed by connecting an external sound system to the AUDIO IN jack. To Audio Dub 1. Connect the audio source to the AUDIO IN jack on the ca[...]

V ideo Dubbing 37 To Video Dub 1. Connect the external video source to the VIDEO IN jack on the camcorder. If you want to monitor the dubbing on a TV, attach the TV to the camcorder as shown on page 42 or 44 . 2. Turn on the camcorder and insert the tape you want to dub new video on. 3. Place the CAMERA/VCR switch in VCR . 4. Use PLAY , F.FWD , and[...]

Recording fr om a TV (or VCR) 38 To record on the camcorder from a TV (or VCR) with AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks, you will need the audio/video cable that came with your camcorder. VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO RF DC DC IN 12V BATT EJECT EJECT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of Mono VCR or TV Monitor White Audio Plug Yellow Video Plug AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L R Y-Ada[...]

Recording fr om a TV (or VCR) 39 Operation and How to Copy T apes 1. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV with AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks. Turn on TV and tune it to channel you want to record. B. Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV. Turn on VCR and select channel you want to record (or place cassette you want to copy in the VCR).[...]

POWER PAUSE REW PLAY F.FWD AUD • DUB • VID RECORD STILL POWER PAUSE REW PLAY F.FWD TITLE SELECT RECORD STOP/EJECT BATT EJECT REVIEW CAMERA VCR AUTO MAN COUNTER DISPLAY RESET SELECT SET CLOCK DATE/TIME SHUTTER PUSH/AUTO FOCUS AUTO MAN FADE W/B MANUAL FOCUS AUD •DUB •VID EDIT ADV. TIME LAPSE TITLE SELF TIMER STILL TITLE SELECT EDIT ADV. 40 1.[...]

V iewfinder Playback and Playback Featur es 41 T racking During playback, the CLOCK SELECT and SET buttons are also the tracking buttons. Tracking is used when you play a tape that was recorded on a different camcorder (or VCR). Note: Only tapes recorded in SP (standard play) can be played. When you play a tape not recorded on your camcorder, strea[...]

Playback on a TV (or VCR) with AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks 42 To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks, you will need the audio/video cable supplied with the camcorder. If your TV is already connected to a VCR, you can attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what the camcorder is recording or playing on the[...]

Attach the audio/video cable’s white plug to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV (or VCR). Note: If your TV (or VCR) has stereo left and right AUDIO IN jacks, attach the plug to the one labeled MONO . If one of the jacks is not labeled MONO , you may need a Y-adapter to hear both channels. 2 1 3 Attach the audio/video cable’s yellow plug to the VIDEO I[...]

44 To connect your camcorder to a TV without audio/video input jacks, follow the steps below. You will need an optional 1CVA488 RF output adapter. Optional accessories are shown on page 49. Disconnect the VHF antenna from your TV and connect it to the optional RF output adapter. A. If your antenna is a round 75-ohm cable, connect it to the ANT conn[...]

Playback on a TV (or VCR) (continued) 45 Playback Operation 1. Choose 3CH/4CH using the switch on the RF output adapter . 2. Turn on the TV and tune it to the same channel you selected with the 3CH/4CH switch on the RF output adapter. 3. Place the camcorder’s CAMERA/VCR switch in VCR, and slide POWER. 4. Insert the cassette you want to play back [...]

Attaching the Shoulder Strap 46 1. Unhook one end of the strap from the buckle leaving the tension band in place. 2. Thread the end of the strap through one of the strap attachment rings. Buckle Tension Band Strap 3. Thread end of strap back through tension band and then through buckle. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to attach the other end of the str[...]

47 We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding to the fun of using your GE camcorder. These accessories are designed to make the process of recording and watching your videos more enjoyable. To order accessories, contact your local dealer. If a dealer is not nearby, all accessories are available through toll-[...]

48 VDC88 Color Enhancement Light VCC1000 Video Color Control Center Optional Accessories The VCC1000 is two accessories in one. It allows you to adjust color intensity, tint, white balance, and sharpness of tapes being dubbed. This is helpful when the original tape was produced under poor lighting conditions or poor color settings. The second featu[...]

49 1CVA488 RF Output Adapter This adapter is used to connect your camcorder to a standard TV (one without audio/video input jacks) for playback. If your antenna cable is the flat twin-lead type attached by two screws, you will All specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice. ANT OUT Optional Accessories also [...]

50 Optional Accessories AC088 Super Lightweight Tripod Mounting the camcorder on a tripod, such as AC088, will keep the camcorder steady and produce excellent video results. This tripod’s fluid-effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt. The quick- release mount makes it easy to attach or remove the camcorder. The grooved, tubular 3-section [...]

51 Accessory Order Form Detach Here ✂ Order Form for Camcorder Model CG709 Description Part No. Price Qty. Total Super Lightweight Tripod AC088 $ 39.95 75-300 Ohm Transformer AH011 $ 1.90 Battery Pack for VDC88 BP1000 $ 29.95 Video Color Control Center VCC1000 $ 349.00 Battery Charger for VDC88 VDC085 $ 18.95 Replacement Bulb for VDC88 Light VDC0[...]

52 Accessory Order Form ® r r s TM Charge your order on your VISA or MasterCard by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard My card expires: My card expires: Copy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are[...]

53 Accessory Order Form To order accessories, contact your local Dealer. If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to order by telephone or direct-by-mail. United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your Visa or MasterCard ready and call the toll- free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM Eastern[...]

54 Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Give the camcorder l-l/2 to 2 hours to reach a stable temperature before inserting a cassette. When the camcorder is moved from a cold location to a warm location, moisture may cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or t[...]

55 T r ouble Checks Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can easily correct without the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies. Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized GE Camcorder Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the simple check[...]

56 T r ouble Checks Viewfinder Displays are out of Focus Poor Picture Quality During Recording Poor Auto-Focus Operation Poor Picture Quality During Playback Picture Too Dark DEW Indicator Flashing in Viewfinder • Try adjusting the eyepiece focus control. Details are on page 18. • There is insufficient light. Add more light. • Place the CAMER[...]

57 T r ouble Checks Recorded Audio Low Play, Rewind or Fast Forward Does Not Work Higher Shutter Speed or White Balance Indicator Will Not Appear in Viewfinder Date and Time (or Date) were Recorded on the Tape Date and/or Time are Incorrect • Subject may have been too far from the camcorder. • Make sure titler graphics are not in viewfinder. Bu[...]

Specifications 58 General Power requirement: 12VDC Power consumption: 10.5 watts (normal) Weight: 5.28 lbs. (2.4 kg) Dimensions: 3.8"(W) x 8.3"(H) x 15.8"(D) (97 x 211 x 401 mm) Video Recorder Section Format: VHS Record/Playback System: Two video record/playback heads One flying erase head Headwheel Cylinder Diameter: 62 mm Video Sig[...]

59 Customer Assistance and Service You can reach Thomson at the following number: 800-283-6503 (Toll free inside U.S.A.) Our toll-free Camcorder number operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CST Monday – Friday for U.S. customers only Thomson provides a toll-free telephone number to help you with any problems you may encounter with your camcorder. Many [...]

60 Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days for labor charges. • One year for parts. What we will do: During the initial 90 days • Exchange your camcorder with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit or at your option, repair your camcorder at no c[...]

61 Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss. Include with the shipment: • A copy of your dated bill of sale to verify your unit’s warranty eligibility. • A brief note describing your camcorder problem. • Your name, address and phone number. Return transportation, storage, and handling costs and insurance are your sole re[...]

62 – A – A.DUB Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37 Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Accessories, Optional . . . . . . . . . .47-50 Accessory Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Accessory, Order Form . . . . . . . . .51-53 Adapter/Charger, Using . . . . . . . . . .4,10 Animation Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

63 – E – EDIT ADV. Button . . . . . . . . . . .8,34-35 Elapsed Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Electronic Indexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 END Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21 Erase Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Eyepiece Focus Control . . . . . . . .7,8,18 – F – F.FWD Button . . . .8,25,30,36-[...]

Index 64 Playback Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Playback, Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Plug Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 POWER Switch and Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .6,8,23,40,43 Power Zoom Buttons . . . . . . .9,26-27,29 Powering the Camcorder . . . . . . . .10-14 Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . [...]

65 – U – Unpacking the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . .3 – V – V.DUB Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Variable Shutter Speeds . . . . . . . . . . .28 VID DUB Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,37 Video Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17 Video Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . .[...]

© 1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Korea Part Number 95-CG709-1 Code Number: 64709-1633-00 If your camcorder needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manua[...]

55 T r ouble Checks Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can easily correct without the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies. Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized GE Camcorder Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the simple check[...]

56 T r ouble Checks Viewfinder Displays are out of Focus Poor Picture Quality During Recording Poor Auto-Focus Operation Poor Picture Quality During Playback Picture Too Dark DEW Indicator Flashing in Viewfinder • Try adjusting the eyepiece focus control. Details are on page 18. • There is insufficient light. Add more light. • Place the CAMER[...]

57 T r ouble Checks Recorded Audio Low Play, Rewind or Fast Forward Does Not Work Higher Shutter Speed or White Balance Indicator Will Not Appear in Viewfinder Date and Time (or Date) were Recorded on the Tape Date and/or Time are Incorrect • Subject may have been too far from the camcorder. • Make sure titler graphics are not in viewfinder. Bu[...]

Specifications 58 General Power requirement: 12VDC Power consumption: 10.5 watts (normal) Weight: 5.28 lbs. (2.4 kg) Dimensions: 3.8"(W) x 8.3"(H) x 15.8"(D) (97 x 211 x 401 mm) Video Recorder Section Format: VHS Record/Playback System: Two video record/playback heads One flying erase head Headwheel Cylinder Diameter: 62 mm Video Sig[...]

59 Customer Assistance and Service You can reach Thomson at the following number: 800-283-6503 (Toll free inside U.S.A.) Our toll-free Camcorder number operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CST Monday – Friday for U.S. customers only Thomson provides a toll-free telephone number to help you with any problems you may encounter with your camcorder. Many [...]

60 Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days for labor charges. • One year for parts. What we will do: During the initial 90 days • Exchange your camcorder with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit or at your option, repair your camcorder at no c[...]

61 Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss. Include with the shipment: • A copy of your dated bill of sale to verify your unit’s warranty eligibility. • A brief note describing your camcorder problem. • Your name, address and phone number. Return transportation, storage, and handling costs and insurance are your sole re[...]

62 – A – A.DUB Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37 Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Accessories, Optional . . . . . . . . . .47-50 Accessory Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Accessory, Order Form . . . . . . . . .51-53 Adapter/Charger, Using . . . . . . . . . .4,10 Animation Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

63 – E – EDIT ADV. Button . . . . . . . . . . .8,34-35 Elapsed Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Electronic Indexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 END Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21 Erase Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Eyepiece Focus Control . . . . . . . .7,8,18 – F – F.FWD Button . . . .8,25,30,36-[...]

Index 64 Playback Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Playback, Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Plug Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 POWER Switch and Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .6,8,23,40,43 Power Zoom Buttons . . . . . . .9,26-27,29 Powering the Camcorder . . . . . . . .10-14 Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . [...]

65 – U – Unpacking the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . .3 – V – V.DUB Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Variable Shutter Speeds . . . . . . . . . . .28 VID DUB Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,37 Video Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17 Video Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . .[...]

© 1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Korea Part Number 95-CG709-1 Code Number: 64709-1633-00 If your camcorder needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manua[...]