GE FPO CG400, User Manual

Page 1: ...Camcorder User s Guide CG400 We bring good things to life FPO All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 2: ...the wall socket only one way Do not defeat the safety feature of this plug If you need an extension cord use a polarized extension cord CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO W...

Page 3: ...TER MOVING IT FROM A COLD LOCATION TO A WARM LOCATION GIVE THE CAMCORDER 1 1 2 TO 2 HOURS TO REACH A STABLE TEMPERATURE BEFORE INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE WHEN MOVED FROM A COLD AREA TO A WARM LOCATION...

Page 4: ...me number size and shape as those of the plug on the adapter charger 2 Extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and 3 Wire size below is met Minimum Length of Extension AWG Si...

Page 5: ...ng Your Camcorder Using the Adapter Charger 13 Using the Battery 14 16 Using the Optional Car Cord Adapter Charger 17 Recording Video Cassettes 18 Recording Operation 19 PLAY CAM Mode 20 Zooming 20 Vi...

Page 6: ...in a safe place Try to make sure indoor scenes are well lit This improves picture quality and color reproduction Do not bump or tap the camcorder s microphone while recording because this sound will...

Page 7: ...DCC05 Car Cord Adapter Charger This car cord adapter charger enables you to operate your camcorder from your car truck or RV by plugging the car cord directly into the vehicle s cigarette lighter sock...

Page 8: ...ttached to tripod All specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice Audio Video Cables AH069G 3 ft AH070G 5 ft These cables are shielded for connecting AUDIO and...

Page 9: ...DCC05 169 95 DC Cable for Adapter Charger DCC100 14 95 300 75 Ohm Cable Transformer 193983 6 95 Shoulder Strap 218555 13 95 Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise 10 Minimum Ord...

Page 10: ...My card expires My card expires Copy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without notice Name Street Apt City State Zip Print or type your name and ad...

Page 11: ...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 Acces...

Page 12: ...ecessary to set up your camcorder to record Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options Caution Do not use this adapter charger for any other purpose other than charging the...

Page 13: ...ed before it can be used the first time Details are on page 14 1 Slide the OPEN BATT button to open the battery compartment 2 Insert the battery sideways as shown and snap into place To remove the bat...

Page 14: ...If you do not record within three minutes the camcorder shuts off to reserve power The displays appear in the LCD window with and flashing The red light located just inside the viewfinder rim flashes...

Page 15: ...Handstrap Shoulder Strap Attachment LCD Window REC Record Start Stop Button Thumb Trigger Viewfinder Focus Control Shoulder Strap Attachment Warning Indicator Record Pause Indicator Cassette Compartm...

Page 16: ...arch PLAY Playback Mode REC REC REC PLAY BLANK 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 5 BLANK Indicator Displayed when the Blank Search feature is used during recording or playback mode BLANK flashes when searching a recorded...

Page 17: ...er and adapter charger Using Optional AC Plug Adapter An optional plug adapter may be required in some countries 1 Plug the adapter charger s plug into the AC plug adapter 2 Plug the AC plug adapter i...

Page 18: ...approximately 3 1 2 hours To Charge a Battery 1 Plug adapter charger into an AC outlet 100 240V 50 60Hz The POWER indicator lights 2 Align the reference marks on the battery with marks on the adapter...

Page 19: ...er 149 F 65 C This could be hazardous Use the battery only with specified adapter chargers and camcorders ATTENTION THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AT THE END OF IT...

Page 20: ...ecomes too short to be useful it is time to replace the battery The battery pack charging operating time in the table are approximate The operating time of the battery may be shorter than normal even...

Page 21: ...end into the DC IN 6 5V jack on the side of the camcorder 3 Close the battery compartment 4 Insert the DCC05 s plug into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket The POWER indicator on the DCC05 will l...

Page 22: ...y tab and record over it 3 4 2 EJECT Caution Insert the cassette so the safety tab is at the top and the tape window is facing out The cassette should slide easily in the compartment Do not force the...

Page 23: ...ke a Recording 1 Attach a power supply AC adapter charger battery car cord adapter See pages 13 17 2 Insert a video tape 3 Push the POWER switch upward to turn on the camcorder The record pause indica...

Page 24: ...istances are indicated below T Zoom in focus set at approx 1 6m or more close up shot W Zoom out focus set at approx 0 7m or more wide angle shot T W PLAY CAM Zoom Slide Control T Telephoto W Wide Ang...

Page 25: ...he playback PLAY mode When the camcorder is being used to play back a tape just place the camcorder in the stop mode and press BLANK REC BLANK REW PLAY F FWD EJECT STOP PAUSE BLANK Time Counter The ti...

Page 26: ...connected to TV Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel Camcorder connected to VCR that is connected to TV Turn on VCR and place it in the line or camera mode If your VCR does not have a...

Page 27: ...o turn on PLAY mode The green indicator lights 6 Press PLAY During playback use the playback features described on page 24 7 Press STOP on the camcorder when you are finished Watch What the Camcorder...

Page 28: ...or reverse Release the button to return to normal playback Fast Forward or Rewind While in the stop position press and quickly release REW rewind or F FWD fast forward button to rewind or fast forwar...

Page 29: ...serviceable parts inside 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 temperature before in...

Page 30: ...rking outlet If the dew indicator flashes in the LCD window there is moisture in the camcorder Wait until the dew indicator no longer appears before operating the camcorder Make sure the PLAY CAM butt...

Page 31: ...sted and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a...

Page 32: ...x D Approx 93 x 105 x 182 mm Weight Approx 630g excluding battery and tape AC Adapter Charger Rated output When connected to the camcorder 6 5V 1 7A When recharging a battery pack 10V 1 3A Power requ...

Page 33: ...nclude in the camcorder carton 1 a copy of your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date 2 your name and address and 3 a brief description of the problem Ship the camcorder to an Authorized GE...

Page 34: ...25 Care and Storage of Battery 16 Carrying Case 3 Cassette Compartment Door 10 11 18 Cassette Safety Tab 18 Cassettes Inserting Removing 10 18 Charging the Battery 14 Checking Problems 26 27 Cleaning...

Page 35: ...ty Instructions AC Adapter Charger iii Safety Precautions i ii Safety Tab 18 Search Picture 24 Shoulder Strap 3 Shoulder Strap Attachment Rings 11 Solving Problems 26 27 Specifications 28 Speed Record...

Page 36: ...ds 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 manual or on the carton This will only...