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Page 2: ...isk of injury charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the manufacturer for this camcorder Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury CAUTION Avoid operating this p...

Page 3: ...rn on the Camcorder 5 Insert a Cassette 6 Position Viewfinder and Adjust Eyepiece Focus Control 6 Start and Stop Recording 7 Play Back What You Have Recorded 7 Review the Camcorder s Operating Control...

Page 4: ...ll 27 Tape Counter with Memory Stop 28 29 Zooming 30 ProEdit Features Edit Search 31 Titler 32 34 Playback Features Stop Action Pause 36 37 Picture Search 36 37 Tracking 37 Playback on TV or VCR with...

Page 5: ...0 447 1700 Accessories 800 338 0376 1 Unpack the camcorder and accessories Save the box and packing materials in case you ever need to store or ship your camcorder The items shown below are packed wit...

Page 6: ...st be charged before it can be used the first time attach the adapter charger to the camcorder Attach one end of the adapter charger s DC cable to the DC OUTPUT jack on the adapter charger Attach the...

Page 7: ...ap 4 Turn on the camcorder The position of the CAMERA 0 FF VCR switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record CAMERA play back tapes VCR or turn off the power OFF Press and hold the small butto...

Page 8: ...til it locks into place and close the cassette compartment door Details are on page 17 6 Position viewfinder and adjust eyepiece focus control Grasp the viewfinder and rotate it horizontally Pull the...

Page 9: ...amcorder will automatically shut off to prevent excessive tape wear Press REC PAUSE to turn on the camcorder Any material recorded on the tape will automatically be erased if you record over it 8 Play...

Page 10: ...so Title Select Button RESET Button 6 DATE TIME Button TITLER Button I PLAY Button F FWD Fast Forward Button Also Title Select Button STOP EJECT Button Also EDIT ADV Button Micro BRIGHT Control CG735...

Page 11: ...ntrols BRIGHT and FOCUS Controls CG733 model only BATTERY EJECT Lever Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring REC Record PAUSE Button Hand Strap with Lens Cap Holder DC IN 9 6V Jack Cassette Door Power Zoom Bu...

Page 12: ...harger cannot charge the battery and operate the camcorder at the same time If you connect both the adapter charger will power the camcorder Remove the adapter charger s cable from the DC OUTPUT jack...

Page 13: ...E Indicator 1 Attach the battery to the adapter charger as shown Align the reference arrow on the battery with the arrow on the adapter charger Hold the battery flush against the adapter charger and s...

Page 14: ...ile placing it in the CAMERA position Now you re ready to use the camcorder Remove the Battery 1 Slide CAMERA OFF VCR to OFF 2 Press and hold BATTERY EJECT while sliding battery up and off the camcord...

Page 15: ...will decrease at extremely low temperatures After repeated chargings and use the operation time will gradually decrease When operation time becomes too short to be useful it is time to replace the bat...

Page 16: ...battery is fully charged the display shows After a while only i_J appears When the battery reaches the empty level _ J will start flashing Recharge the battery or attach the adapter charger before con...

Page 17: ...mcorder if either is attached 2 Connect the small plug on the car cord to the DC IN 9 6V jack located on the back of the camcorder 3 Insert the other end of the car cord into the vehicle s cigarette l...

Page 18: ...useof a dry chemical non abrasivehead cleaningtape Be sureto follow the directions with the head cleaningkit carefully Improper useof a headcleanermay damageyour camcorder Erase Protection i Safety T...

Page 19: ...ttes away from strong magnetic fields such as electric motors and other devices Label and store cassettes vertically in their protective cases at normal room temperatures Excessive heat or cold may da...

Page 20: ...your camcorder in a carrying case when traveling See page 44 for a specially designed soft case An ordinary suitcase or carry bag does not offer the protection your camcorder needs Treat your camcord...

Page 21: ...oning When CAMERA OFF VCR is in VCR and the camcorder is in the stop mode you can quickly fast forward or rewind the tape Press F FWD fast forward to fast forward the tape Press STOP EJECT to stop fas...

Page 22: ...onditions may prevent auto focus from operating properly Subject has close foreground and background far away Two subjects at different distances that overlap Subject with distinct horizontal stripes...

Page 23: ...e viewfinder INDEX will appear briefly to let you know the camcorder is recording an index mark Note The camcorder does not record index marks every time you stop and start recording An index mark is...

Page 24: ...Pull the viewfinder out from the camcorder and adjust the eyepiece for convenient viewing Eyepiece Focus Control for CG733 The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your...

Page 25: ...hey ever require adjustment use a plastic screwdriver Make the adjustments with caution to prevent damaging the miniature controls BRIGHT Control Model CG735 Viewfinder brightness can be adjusted by t...

Page 26: ...Status The following displays appear in this area They are not recorded on the tape REC for recording _ during fast forward XX during rewind II during record pause q Tape Counter with Memory Stop g Th...

Page 27: ...replace it with a new one NO TAPE flashes when you try to record and there is no cassette in the camcorder TAPE END flashes when you have approximately five minutes recording time left on the cassett...

Page 28: ...ress F FWD or REW REWEW until correct month appears Press and hold the button to advance the digits faster 26 5 When the correct digit is displayed press STOP EJECT The cursor will move to the next pa...

Page 29: ...rd the date for 10 seconds at the beginning of the recording Select TITLE to automatically record the title and date for l0 seconds at the beginning of the recording Select date only to continuously r...

Page 30: ...The tape counter acts as a handy reference to help you locate tape segments CAMERA OFF VCR RESET DISPLAY REW REVIEW F FWD REC PAUSE 28...

Page 31: ...or play the tape When you want to return to the place you marked press REC PAUSE to stop recording or press STOP EJECT to stop playback 4 Make sure CAMERA OFF VCR is in VCR Then press REW REVIEW The t...

Page 32: ...ator_ When DISPLAY is pressed so the display appears in the viewfinder and the power zoom button is pressed the zoom level is displayed in 10 steps for several seconds Press T to move the lens in the...

Page 33: ...scribed here and on the following pages D m m The edit search feature allows you to edit as you make your recording by using F FWD REW REVIEW and PLAY to precisely position the tape while the camcorde...

Page 34: ...ted title can be displayed and recorded at any time The built in character register contains over 45 different characters for creating your titles The title can contain up to 32 characters on two line...

Page 35: ...you have selected the first character press EDIToADV to move the flashing cursor where you want your next character to appear 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have completed the title 7 When you are...

Page 36: ...You can also use the automatic title recording feature to automatically record the title and date for 10 seconds when you begin recording Press DATE TIME to display 5 TITLE before starting to record...

Page 37: ...etails barely noticed while you are taping may show up as visual clutter on your recording Background noises especially TV sets radios household appliances traffic sounds etc can detract from the soun...

Page 38: ...y to the camcorder 2 Press and hold the small button on CAMERA OFF VCR while sliding it to VCR 3 Press STOP EJECT and insert the cassette you want to play back Note The camcorder can only play back ta...

Page 39: ...to search the tape in reverse Release the button to return to normal playback TRACKING Also Power Zoom When you play a tape not recorded on your camcorder streaks may appear To remove the streaks pres...

Page 40: ...amcorder to the VCR and watch what the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV Ao o VIDEO Back of VCR or TV Monitor v Lb AUDIO IN LR v o 8 Back of Stereo VCR or TV Monitor White AUDIO Jack _ Y Ada...

Page 41: ...itch while sliding it to VCR Insert the cassette you want to playback or copy Note The camcorder can only play back tapes recorded at the SP speed 3 Press PLAY on the camcorder To copy what the camcor...

Page 42: ...dapter connected to the TV connect the antenna to the RF output adapter A If antenna is round 75 ohm cable connect it to IN FROM ANT connector on RF output adapter B If antenna is flat twin lead conne...

Page 43: ...n the RF output adapter 2 Press and hold the small button on the camcorder s CAMERA OFF VCR switch while sliding it to CAMERA Insert the cassette you want to record on Recording on the TV Press the ca...

Page 44: ...the buckle Make sure you leave the buckle on the strap 2 Thread one end of the shoulder strap through one of the shoulder strap rings as shown below in diagrams A and B Diagram A Diagram B Shoulder St...

Page 45: ...interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on...

Page 46: ...ram We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding to the fun of using your camcorder These pages have a selection of accessories to help make your memorable momen...

Page 47: ...plied with your camcorder It also charges the EP096FL battery A simple plug adapter may be required in some countries EP096FS EP096FL Rechargeable Batteries These rechargeable lead acid batteries are...

Page 48: ...s are used with the RF output adapter 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 screw...

Page 49: ...or lens filter kit Do not grasp the end of the lens hood Attach the lens cap over the lens hood then turn them counterclockwise to remove them Attaching Accessory Lens Remove the lens hood as shown ab...

Page 50: ...Rubber feet allow for sure footing and the built in retractable leg spikes eliminate the need for removing the feet Caution B using a di _ake sureit is stable en _5 hold the camcorder_ _ _ without fal...

Page 51: ...096FL VH54 VH83 VH82 VH85 193983 233328 227327 232595 Price 49 95 59 95 2 95 219 95 69 95 49 95 69 95 79 95 2 95 5 95 6 95 7 95 10 00 12 40 10 35 115 50 Qty Total Prices are subject to change without...

Page 52: ...l l _ Expiration date II I I IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your Discover Card IIII II I I I I 1 I _1 I I I I Expiration date _ AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices are subject to change without n...

Page 53: ...ready and call the toll free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM EST Mon Fri or 9AM 5PM EST Sat Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376...

Page 54: ...Do not store the camcorder in temperatures below 22 F 30 C or above 149 F 65 C When the camcorder is not in use always remove the cassette and AC adapter charger or battery Retain the original carton...

Page 55: ...ra lens Improper cleaning may scratch the lens Cleaning the Camcorder s Viewfinder _ _ _ _ _ _ _ To clean the viewfinder for Model CG733 The viewfinder eyepiece for Model 1 Depress tab to open small c...

Page 56: ...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 Moisture condensation...

Page 57: ...mage appears unfocused Viewfinder eyepiece focus control may be adjusted incorrectly Details are on pages 22 23 Tape was recorded on a different camcorder or VCR If the picture contains black and whit...

Page 58: ...may need recharging Details on page 27 Remove the power source After one minute press the reset switch gently using a non metallic pointed item such as a toothpick until you feel a click This resets t...

Page 59: ...uipment to avoid delays accounting errors or even loss of your unit Important information to customers Thomson Consumer Electronics The Thomson representative who authorized the return of your equipme...

Page 60: ...acement unit to the exchange point next business day delivery in the continental USA 2 The exchange location will notify you of its arrival 3 Take your unit excluding all accessories and your evidence...

Page 61: ...efurbished unit will be shipped to you next day delivery in the continental USA Take your unit to the Authorized GE Camcorder Servicenter of your choice Show the Authorized GE Camcorder Servicenter re...

Page 62: ...Video 16 17 Charging the Battery 11 Chart of Title Characters 33 Checking Battery Power 14 Checks and Adjustments 54 56 Cleaning the Camcorder 53 60 Clock Battery Charging 27 Contents 1 2 Copying Tap...

Page 63: ...ngs 9 42 Shoulder Strap Attaching 42 Solving Problems 54 56 SP Standard Play Speed 16 Specifications 44 Status Displays 24 Stop Action Pause 37 STOP EJECT Button 6 7 8 17 19 26 29 39 41 Tab Safety 16...

Page 64: ...38 French 800 522 0445 I 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 g _ IHQMSON CONSUMER E...

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