GE CG709, User Manual

Page 1: ...Camcorder User s Guide CG709 We bring good things to life ...

Page 2: ...g this card allows us to contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts and service and attach it here Record the serial and model numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder Model No _____________________________________ Serial No _____________________________________ Purchase Date _____________________________________ Purchased From ______________...

Page 3: ...ntrols 8 9 Powering the Camcorder Using the Adapter Charger Attach the Adapter Charger 10 Using an Optional Plug Adapter 10 Using the Battery Charging the Battery 11 Insert and Remove the Battery 12 Checking Battery Power Battery Level Indicator 13 Battery Care and Storage 14 Battery Safety Precautions 14 Camcorder Recording Tips 15 Video Cassettes Erase Protection Safety Tab 16 Recording Speed an...

Page 4: ...Stop 30 Elapsed Time Counter 31 Time Remaining Display 31 SELF TIMER TIME LAPSE Button Self Timer Recording 32 Adjustable Time Lapse Recording 33 Animation Recording 33 Titler 34 35 Audio Dubbing 36 Video Dubbing 37 Recording from a TV or VCR 38 39 Playback Viewfinder Playback 40 Playback Features Stop Action Pause 41 Visual Searching 41 Tracking 41 Playback on a TV or VCR with AUDIO and VIDEO IN ...

Page 5: ...y for emergency treatment The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or chemical burn if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell and never short circuit the and sides of the battery Shoulder Strap Stock No 222043 DC Cable Stock No 217840 POWER CHARGE 1 Unpack camcorder and accessories Save th...

Page 6: ...ble to DC OUT 12V 2A jack on AC adapter charger VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO RF DC DC IN 12V BAT T EJEC T EJEC T CH AR G E PO W ER DC OUT 12V 2A continued on next page 2 Attach the 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 DC Cable Supplied DC IN 12V Jack DC OUT 12V 2A Jack POWER Indicator To AC Outlet 100...

Page 7: ...o 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 open cassette compartment B Insert cassette with safety tab facing up and tape windows facing out C Close cassette compartment door ...

Page 8: ...least 2 hours 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 STOP EJECT Button PAUSE STILL Button CAMERA VCR Switch Eyepiece Focus Control POWER Switch and Indicator Viewfinder in Operating Po...

Page 9: ...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 ...

Page 10: ...AN and FOCUS PUSH AUTO Buttons MANUAL FOCUS Buttons COUNTER DISPLAY and RESET Buttons Lens Microphone Eyepiece Focus Control on bottom of viewfinder Viewfinder CLOCK SELECT and SET Buttons Also Tracking Buttons FADE Button TITLE Button SHUTTER Button SELF TIMER TIME LAPSE Button PAUSE STILL Button STOP EJECT Button F FWD Fast Forward Button Also TITLE SELECT Button VID Video DUB Button AUD Audio D...

Page 11: ...C 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 Small Cover Cassette Door Hand Strap Thumb Trigger BATT Battery EJECT Lever 11 Review camcorder s operating controls ...

Page 12: ... POWER indicator will light Notes The adapter charger cannot charge the battery and operate the camcorder at the same time Remove the battery when you use the adapter charger to power the camcorder Using an Optional Plug Adapter The adapter charger operates on 100 240 volts 50 60 Hz Some countries may require a plug adapter 1 Plug the adapter charger s plug into the AC plug adapter 2 Plug the AC p...

Page 13: ...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 Caution When a battery is attached...

Page 14: ... the DC cable is attached The battery must be charged before it can be used the first time BATT Battery EJECT Lever Insert Charged Battery Match Side of Battery to on Camcorder Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Remove Battery 1 Slide BATT battery EJECT lever 2 Remove battery from the camcorder Note Remove the battery from the camcorder when not using it Store in a cool dry place ATTENTION ...

Page 15: ... the battery reaches the empty level will start flashing Recharge the battery or attach the adapter charger before continuing to use the camcorder Note The indicator will automatically appear in the viewfinder when the battery reaches empty even if the battery level indicator is not displayed Caution When the battery reaches empty the camcorder will turn off The battery should have enough power to...

Page 16: ...ntacts your skin or clothing wash it off immediately with running water Read the cautions on the battery pack Battery Care and Storage The battery will provide better service and longer performance if you charge it before and after use and store it at normal room temperature Recharge the battery once at least every 6 months Lead acid batteries tend to discharge if not used for extended periods Aft...

Page 17: ...corder s microphone while recording because this sound will be recorded Avoid long still shots of landmarks and scenic attractions Recordings are more interesting if they include people and details Local color will give travel videos lasting appeal Consider recording a familiar or landmark scene from an unfamiliar vantage point for added interest Remember to check the lighting before starting to r...

Page 18: ...ape 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 control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers head cleaning is not covered under warranty It is ...

Page 19: ...ve and will cause excessive wear on the tape and camcorder s heads Caution Insert cassette with safety tab facing up and the tape windows facing out The cassette should slide easily into the compartment VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO RF DC DC IN 12V BA TT EJE CT STO P EJ ECT Inserting and Removing Cassettes 4 Gently close the cassette door with your hand Keep cassettes away from strong magnetic fields su...

Page 20: ...finder The camcorder must be turned upside down and the viewfinder fully extended to see them These controls were set at the factory and should need no adjust ment If adjustment becomes necessary carefully use a plastic screwdriver and make adjustments with caution to prevent damaging these miniature controls Eyepiece Focus Control The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinde...

Page 21: ...he camcorder is set for interval or animation recording using SELF TIMER TIME LAPSE These displays are not recorded on the tape when they appear Details are on pages 32 33 Titler Display Press the TITLE button to create or display a title The title is recorded on the tape when it appears Details are on pages 34 35 Battery Level Indicator Press COUNTER DISPLAY to display or remove the battery level...

Page 22: ...displays are not recorded on the tape when they appear Details are on page 27 Time and Date Display Repeatedly press DATE TIME to display or remove the time and date or date only This display will be recorded whenever it appears in the viewfinder The clock battery warning appears here when the clock battery is missing installed incorrectly or needs replacing Details are on page 22 Tape Counter Tap...

Page 23: ...ll you what the camcorder is doing REC appears when the camcorder is recording FF appears during fast forward REW appears during rewind 21 PAUSE appears when the camcorder is in record pause thumb trigger or PAUSE STILL button pressed to stop recording ST BY stand by appears briefly when the camcorder is preparing to record TAPE flashes when the safety tab has been removed from the cassette and th...

Page 24: ...Tape Install the clock battery and set the correct time and date before you record them on your tape Whenever the time and date or date appear in the viewfinder it will be recorded on the tape If you do not want to record the display remove it from the viewfinder by repeatedly pressing the DATE TIME button Cautions Lithium cell battery Must be disposed of properly Never handle a punctured or leaki...

Page 25: ...LOCK SELECT until the part of the display you want to set or correct flashes 6 Press CLOCK SET until the correct digit s appear Note Press and hold CLOCK SET to advance the digits faster 7 When the correct digit is displayed press CLOCK SELECT The next part of the display will flash Set or Correct the Time and Date Display Follow the steps below to set or correct the time and date display 12 00 AM...

Page 26: ...peed or focus manually place CAMERA VCR switch in CAMERA MAN Microphone The microphone picks up sound audio during recording It is more sensitive to sounds coming from the direction the lens is pointed Record Review Press REVIEW to review the last few seconds of a recording The CAMERA VCR switch must be in CAMERA and the camcorder in record pause The camcorder will play back the last few seconds o...

Page 27: ... switch must be in VCR Press F FWD fast forward to fast forward the tape Press STOP to stop Press REW rewind to rewind the tape to the beginning Press STOP to stop Electronic Indexing The camcorder automatically records an index mark every time it begins recording after the cassette door has been opened an edit feature has been used the camcorder has been placed in the stop mode or the power has b...

Page 28: ...obtain the desired size Notes To change the size of the subject move the camcorder closer or farther away You may want to steady the camcorder by mounting it on an optional tripod 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...

Page 29: ...W B White Balance Button The following conditions during recording may require manual focusing Recording subjects with shiny surfaces Recording subjects with sharp angles Recording flat subjects such as a white wall Recording in low light situations Recording fast moving action such as golf swings Automatic White Balance The camcorder automatically controls color white balance when the CAMERA VCR ...

Page 30: ... appears in the viewfinder when the shutter speed is set to 1 60 Notes Higher shutter speeds are recommended when taping fast moving action outdoors that you plan to play back on a 3 5 head VCR using special effects such as stop action pause and slow motion The normal shutter speed 1 60 second is recommended for indoor videos and most of your recording Tape recorded at the higher shutter speeds ma...

Page 31: ...he telephoto close up direction Press W to move the lens in the wide angle direction Power Zoom Buttons T Telephoto W Wide Angle FADE Button Fading In When you fade into a scene the recording will start with a blank screen and the picture will gradually appear 1 While recording press the thumb trigger or PAUSE STILL to place the camcorder in record pause 2 Press and hold FADE until the picture in ...

Page 32: ...o review a section immediately after recording or repeatedly play back a segment of the tape When memory stop is turned on the tape will stop automatically during fast forward or rewind when the time counter reaches M0000 COUNTER DISPLAY Button COUNTER RESET Button CAMERA VCR Switch To use memory stop 1 Repeatedly press COUNTER DISPLAY to display tape counter with memory stop M appears with tape c...

Page 33: ...r When the time remaining display appears in the viewfinder the camcorder will automatically calculate and display the time remaining for any tape other than T 140 T 160 or T 180 Repeatedly press COUNTER DISPLAY to display the time remaining display in the viewfinder Note The display will remain blank while the camcorder takes a minute or two to calculate the time remaining on the tape After it ha...

Page 34: ...ER 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 SELF TIMER TIME LAPSE Button CAMERA VCR Switch POWER Switch PAUSE STILL Button PAUSE SELF 30S Display in Viewfinder Self Timer Indicator or PAUSE STILL The camcorder will record for approximately 30 seconds and then stop automatically B Slide SEL...

Page 35: ...s in the viewfinder PAUSE INTERVAL MAN Display in Viewfinder Interval Indicator PAUSE INTERVAL 0 60 Display in Viewfinder Interval Indicator Animation Recording This feature lets you create animation recordings cartooning You can make an object appear to move by taking several still shots of it in different positions When the tape is played back the object appears animated 1 Turn on camcorder and ...

Page 36: ... 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 RESE T SELE CT SET CLOCK DATE TIME SHUTTER PUSH AUTO FOCUS AUTO MAN FADE W B MANUAL FOCUS AUD DUB VID EDIT ADV TIME LAPS E TITLE SELF TIMER STILL TITLE SELECT EDIT ADV CAMERA VCR Switch TITLE Button EDIT ADV Button TITLE SELECT Button TITLE SELECT But...

Page 37: ...iewfinder Recording Titles While Copying Tapes from Camcorder to another VCR 1 Attach a power supply turn on the camcorder and place the CAMERA VCR switch in VCR 2 Place the tape you want to copy in the camcorder 3 Press TITLE to display the title page you want to record in the viewfinder Press TITLE SELECT to display the other title in the viewfinder The camcorder will remember the last title 4 P...

Page 38: ...e PLAY F FWD and REW to locate a place on the tape slightly before where you want to begin audio VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO RF DC DC IN 12V BATT EJEC T EJECT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of Mono VCR or TV Monitor White Audio Plug Yellow Video Plug No Connection AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L R Y Adapter Available from Electronics Supply Store OR Back of Stereo VCR or TV Monitor White Audio Plug Yellow Video Plug ...

Page 39: ...p 5 Be sure to connect both an audio and video source to the camcorder 6 Start the external video source playing and then press PAUSE STILL V DUB and REC will appear in the viewfinder when you are dubbing 7 Press STOP EJECT when you are finished The video dubbing feature lets you record new pictures video on a previously recorded tape without erasing the original sound audio Tapes must be recorded...

Page 40: ...nitor White Audio Plug Yellow Video Plug AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L R Y Adapter Available from Electronics Supply Store OR Back of Stereo VCR or TV Monitor 2 3 White Audio Plug 2 Yellow Video Plug 3 Audio Video Cable Supplied VIDEO IN Jack 4 4 4 4 Yellow Video Plug White Audio Plug Yellow Video Plug White Audio Plug Audio Video Cable Supplied AUDIO IN Jack VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO RF DC DC IN 12V BAT T ...

Page 41: ...camcorder to start recording Note If you are copying a tape start the VCR playing the tape you want to copy 5 Press the STOP EJECT button when you are finished recording Attach the yellow video plug to the VIDEO OUT jack on the TV or VCR Attach the white audio plug on the other end of the audio video cable to the AUDIO IN jack and the yellow video plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the camcorder Attach ...

Page 42: ...RA VCR switch in VCR 3 Press STOP EJECT and insert the cassette you want to playback Note Only tapes recorded in SP standard play can be played Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features Viewfinder playback is the simplest way to watch tapes using the camcorder This method is generally used only to review scenes immediately after recording STOP EJECT Button F FWD Button PLAY Button REW Button PAUSE...

Page 43: ...king to preset center Tracking is automatically reset whenever a cassette is inserted The TRACKING buttons only affect tape playback They have no effect during recording Playback Features Stop Action Pause During playback you can stop the action and view one frame of the tape Press PAUSE STILL Press PAUSE STILL again or PLAY to return to normal playback Visual Search During playback you can visual...

Page 44: ...DIO VIDEO AUDIO RF DC DC IN 12V AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Back of Mono VCR or TV Monitor White Audio Plug Yellow Video Plug Audio Video Cable Supplied AUDIO IN VIDEO IN L R Y Adapter Available from Electronics Supply Store OR Back of Stereo VCR or TV Monitor 1 2 White Audio Plug 1 Yellow Video Plug 2 AUDIO OUT Jack 3 3 3 3 Yellow Video Plug White Audio Plug Yellow Video Plug White Audio Plug VIDEO OUT Jac...

Page 45: ...video input channel B Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV Turn on VCR and place it in the line or camera mode If your VCR does not have a line or camera mode consult the VCR owner s manual Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR Watching What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TV Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCR POWER...

Page 46: ... the RF output adapter Playback on a TV without Audio Video Input Jacks VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO RF DC DC IN 12V BAT T EJEC T EJEC T OR 1 VHF OR 3 VHF Antenna 3CH 4CH Switch RF Output Adapter Optional Optional 300 75 ohm Transformer Such as 193983 AUDIO VIDEO and RF OUT Jacks Located Behind Small Cover OR 2 VHF VHF Back of TV or VCR Connected to a TV Optional 75 300 ohm Transformer Such as AH011 Lo...

Page 47: ...ER Insert the cassette you want to record on Note When the camcorder is used as a camera turn the TV s volume down to prevent a high pitched squeal caused by feedback Remove the cassette 3 Press the camcorder s thumb trigger or PAUSE STILL to begin recording You can watch what the camcorder is seeing or recording on the TV screen Normal TV Viewing For normal TV viewing you can leave the RF output ...

Page 48: ...h by pulling strap up through buckle and adjusting in either direction Tension Band Buckle Cautions Turn viewfinder to the front when using shoulder strap to prevent damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move Make sure shoulder strap is securely fastened to the camcorder before using it to carry the camcorder VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO RF DC DC IN 12V BATT EJEC T EJEC T Attac...

Page 49: ...vailable through toll free ordering or by using the order form on pages 51 53 Optional Accessories 1CVB100 Soft Camcorder Case storage with mesh covered lens filter compartment and built in holders for other accessories The hand grip and adjustable strap allow for comfortable transportation of the camcorder This case provides exceptional pro tection and utility for full size camcorders and most ac...

Page 50: ...lighting conditions or poor color settings The second feature the character generator lets you create titles that can be recorded on your tapes This lets you add a professional and or personal touch to your home videos This light is an indispensible accessory for camcorder users who desire brighter sharper pictures It also brightens natural colors in extremely low light situations The light comes ...

Page 51: ...ge without notice A N T O U T Optional Accessories also need a 300 75 ohm transformer such as 193983 If your TV has 300 ohm VHS screw terminals you will need an optional 75 300 ohm transformer such as AH011 193983 Cable Transformer This 300 to 75 ohm transformer is used to connect a standard 300 ohm antenna twin lead to a standard round 75 ohm connector AH011 Cable Transformer This 75 to 300 ohm t...

Page 52: ...able enough to hold the camcorder without falling over Do not transport camcorder attached to tripod When attaching your camcorder to a tripod be careful not to force the tripod screw into the camcorder s tripod mounting hole The tripod screw should not protrude into the camcorder more than approximately three eighth 3 8 inch Forcing the screw could damage the mounting hole on the bottom of the ca...

Page 53: ...mer 193983 6 95 Audio Video Cable 210923 10 00 DC Cable 217840 14 95 Shoulder Strap 222043 22 95 AC Adapter Charger 229412 149 95 Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise 10 Minimum Order _________ Sales Tax _________ We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping Handlin...

Page 54: ...om your MasterCard My card expires My card expires Copy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice PLEASE Name Street Apt City State Zip Print or type your name and address clearly This will be your mailing label A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out co...

Page 55: ...er and an option to cancel To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to the following address Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 For more information on these accessories or current prices write to the following address Video Accessories Customer S...

Page 56: ...ch the lens with your fingers The oil from your skin may damage the lens To clean the lens always use lens cleaning tissues and a commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens Always replace the lens cap on the lens when the camcorder is not in use The camcorder can be damaged by improper storage or handling Do not subject the camcorder to swinging shaking or dropping Do ...

Page 57: ...ator is flashing in the 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 Make sure there is a cassette in the camcorder Try ejecting and re inserting the cassette The cassette tape is broken try another cassette You have reached the end of the cassette try rewinding it CAMERA ...

Page 58: ...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 Tape was recorded on a different camcorder or VCR If the picture contains black and white streaks press one of the tracking CLOCK SELECT...

Page 59: ...tler graphics are not in viewfinder Buttons operate differently when titler is displayed CAMERA VCR switch must be in CAMERA MAN position Press SHUTTER for higher shutter speeds Press W B for manual white balance Date and time or date will be recorded on the tape whenever they appear in the viewfinder Press DATE TIME to remove them from the viewfinder when recording Clock battery cell may need rep...

Page 60: ...ipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equi...

Page 61: ...ven loss of your unit Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Important information to customers who ship defective equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics The Thomson representative who authorized the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone They will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your camcorder Write the number in large cl...

Page 62: ...ake your unit including all accessories and your bill of sale which validates date of purchase to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit 4 If the repairs were covered by your warranty you will not be billed If you are not located near an exchange point 1 Provide your Discover MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to our phone representative This ...

Page 63: ...ew or refurbished unit will be shipped to you next day delivery To have your Camcorder repaired by an Authorized GE Camcorder Servicenter Check with your dealer or call 1 800 447 1700 for the Authorized GE Camcorder Servicenter nearest you Take your unit to the Authorized GE Camcorder Servicenter of your choice Show the Authorized GE Camcorder Servicenter representative your sales receipt or other...

Page 64: ...RA AUTO Feature 24 Camera Edit Feature 25 CAMERA VCR Switch 6 7 8 20 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 35 36 37 39 40 41 43 45 Care and Maintenance 54 Care and Storage of Battery 14 Cassette Door 5 9 17 Cassette Inserting 5 17 Cassettes Inserting and Removing 17 Cautions Inside Front Cover Charging the Battery 11 Chart of Characters 35 Checking Problems 55 57 CLOCK SELECT and SET Buttons 8 23 41 Clock Ba...

Page 65: ...g Electronic 25 Information to User 58 Inserting and Removing Cassettes 17 INTERVAL Indicators 19 33 Interval Displays 33 L Lens 8 Lens Cap 5 Lens Hood 9 Limited Warranty 60 61 M Macro Focus 26 Maintenance and Care 54 MANUAL FOCUS Buttons 8 27 Manual Focus 27 Memory Stop 20 21 30 Microphone 8 24 O Operation First Time 3 9 Optional Accessories 47 50 Order Form Accessory 51 53 P PAUSE Indicator 20 2...

Page 66: ...imer Displays 19 32 Self Timer Recording 32 Shoulder Strap Attachment Rings 9 46 Shoulder Strap Attaching 46 SHUTTER Button 8 20 28 Shutter Speed Indicators 20 28 Shutter Speeds 28 Solving Problems 55 57 Specifications 58 Speed Recording and Playback 16 ST BY Indicator 20 21 33 Status Indicators 20 21 Stop Action Pause 41 STOP EJECT Button 5 7 8 13 17 30 36 37 39 40 41 43 45 T Table of Contents 1 ...

Page 67: ... 8 37 Video Cassettes 16 17 Video Dubbing 37 Viewfinder 7 8 18 19 21 40 Viewfinder Displays 19 21 Viewfinder Playback 40 Visual Searching 41 W W B White Balance Button 8 20 21 26 27 Warranty Limited 60 61 White Balance 27 White Balance Indicators 20 27 Z Zoom Buttons 9 26 27 29 Zooming 29 Index ...

Page 68: ...center from the yellow pages Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product 10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 Need Assistance We want to help U S Consumers Camcorder Exchange Warranty 800 283 6503 Customer Service 800 447 1700 Accessories 800 338 0376 Canadian Consumers English 800...

Page 69: ...ator is flashing in the 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 Make sure there is a cassette in the camcorder Try ejecting and re inserting the cassette The cassette tape is broken try another cassette You have reached the end of the cassette try rewinding it CAMERA ...

Page 70: ...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 Tape was recorded on a different camcorder or VCR If the picture contains black and white streaks press one of the tracking CLOCK SELECT...

Page 71: ...tler graphics are not in viewfinder Buttons operate differently when titler is displayed CAMERA VCR switch must be in CAMERA MAN position Press SHUTTER for higher shutter speeds Press W B for manual white balance Date and time or date will be recorded on the tape whenever they appear in the viewfinder Press DATE TIME to remove them from the viewfinder when recording Clock battery cell may need rep...

Page 72: ...ipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equi...

Page 73: ...ven loss of your unit Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Important information to customers who ship defective equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics The Thomson representative who authorized the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone They will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your camcorder Write the number in large cl...

Page 74: ...ake your unit including all accessories and your bill of sale which validates date of purchase to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit 4 If the repairs were covered by your warranty you will not be billed If you are not located near an exchange point 1 Provide your Discover MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to our phone representative This ...

Page 75: ...ew or refurbished unit will be shipped to you next day delivery To have your Camcorder repaired by an Authorized GE Camcorder Servicenter Check with your dealer or call 1 800 447 1700 for the Authorized GE Camcorder Servicenter nearest you Take your unit to the Authorized GE Camcorder Servicenter of your choice Show the Authorized GE Camcorder Servicenter representative your sales receipt or other...

Page 76: ...RA AUTO Feature 24 Camera Edit Feature 25 CAMERA VCR Switch 6 7 8 20 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 35 36 37 39 40 41 43 45 Care and Maintenance 54 Care and Storage of Battery 14 Cassette Door 5 9 17 Cassette Inserting 5 17 Cassettes Inserting and Removing 17 Cautions Inside Front Cover Charging the Battery 11 Chart of Characters 35 Checking Problems 55 57 CLOCK SELECT and SET Buttons 8 23 41 Clock Ba...

Page 77: ...g Electronic 25 Information to User 58 Inserting and Removing Cassettes 17 INTERVAL Indicators 19 33 Interval Displays 33 L Lens 8 Lens Cap 5 Lens Hood 9 Limited Warranty 60 61 M Macro Focus 26 Maintenance and Care 54 MANUAL FOCUS Buttons 8 27 Manual Focus 27 Memory Stop 20 21 30 Microphone 8 24 O Operation First Time 3 9 Optional Accessories 47 50 Order Form Accessory 51 53 P PAUSE Indicator 20 2...

Page 78: ...imer Displays 19 32 Self Timer Recording 32 Shoulder Strap Attachment Rings 9 46 Shoulder Strap Attaching 46 SHUTTER Button 8 20 28 Shutter Speed Indicators 20 28 Shutter Speeds 28 Solving Problems 55 57 Specifications 58 Speed Recording and Playback 16 ST BY Indicator 20 21 33 Status Indicators 20 21 Stop Action Pause 41 STOP EJECT Button 5 7 8 13 17 30 36 37 39 40 41 43 45 T Table of Contents 1 ...

Page 79: ... 8 37 Video Cassettes 16 17 Video Dubbing 37 Viewfinder 7 8 18 19 21 40 Viewfinder Displays 19 21 Viewfinder Playback 40 Visual Searching 41 W W B White Balance Button 8 20 21 26 27 Warranty Limited 60 61 White Balance 27 White Balance Indicators 20 27 Z Zoom Buttons 9 26 27 29 Zooming 29 Index ...

Page 80: ...center from the yellow pages Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product 10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 Need Assistance We want to help U S Consumers Camcorder Exchange Warranty 800 283 6503 Customer Service 800 447 1700 Accessories 800 338 0376 Canadian Consumers English 800...