GE CG709 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Important Safety Information

  2
• Product Registration

  2
• Table of Contents

  3
• Assistance

  5
• First-Time Operation

  5
  • Unpack camcorder and accessories.

    5
  • Attach the adapter/charger.

    6
  • Adjust the handstrap.

    7
  • Remove the lens cap and attach

    7
  • Insert a cassette.

    7
  • Place CAMERA/VCR switch in

    8
  • Slide POWER switch to turn on

    8
  • Rotate the viewfinder into

    9
  • Start and Stop Recording.

    9
  • Play back what you have

    9
  • Review camcorder’s operating controls.

    10
• Powering the Camcorder

  12
  • Using the Adapter/Charger

    12
  • Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

    13
• Camcorder Recording Tips

  17
• Video Cassettes

  18
  • Erase Protection – Safety Tab

    18
  • Recording Speed and Times

    18
  • Inserting and Removing Cassettes

    19
  • Cassette Care and Storage

    19
• Recording Features

  20
  • Viewfinder

    20
  • Viewfinder Displays

    21
  • Date and Time Display

    24
  • Camcorder Features

    26
  • Focusing Your Camcorder

    28
  • W/B (White Balance) Button

    29
  • Using Variable Shutter Speeds

    30
  • Power Zooming

    31
  • Fading In and Out of Scenes

    31
  • Counters and Time-Remaining Display

    32
  • SELF TIMER/TIME LAPSE Button

    34
  • Titler

    36
  • Audio Dubbing

    38
  • Video Dubbing

    39
• Recording from a TV (or VCR)

  40
• Playback

  42
  • Viewfinder Playback

    42
  • Playback Features

    43
  • Playback on a TV (or VCR) with AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks

    44
  • Playback on a TV without Audio/Video Input Jacks

    46
• Attaching the Shoulder Strap

  48
• Optional Accessories

  49
  • Optional Accessories

    49
  • Accessory Order Form

    53
• Care and Maintenance

  56
• Trouble Checks

  57
• Specifications

  60
• Customer Assistance and Service

  61
• Limited Warranty

  62
• Index

  64