Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CG400 GE
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Camcorder User’ s Guide CG400 W e bring good things to life. .. FPO CG400 Cover 4/10/97 8:24 AM Page i.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS i Pr oduct Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed. Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase.
CAUTION: READ “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER” ON THE NEXT PAGE BEFORE USING THE AC ADAPTER/CHARGER. CAUTION: MAINTAIN ELECTRICAL SAFETY.
iii Before using the AC adapter/charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) AC adapter/charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery. Caution: To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recommended for this camcorder.
T able of Contents 1 Product Registration ............................i Safety Precautions ...........................i-iii Recording and Traveling Tips ...........2 Optional Accessories ........................3-7 • Accessory Order Form............
2 Recording and T raveling T ips T raveling Tips • Write down your camcorder’s serial number for identification if your camcorder is lost or stolen. • Use extra care to avoid damage to your camcorder and accessories when operating them at a beach or pool.
3 AC025A Soft Carrying Case Custom compact soft case is designed to provide protection and utility for your camcorder and most accessories. The rugged fabric is lined with soft non- abrasive material and generous padding. It has three outside pockets with storage for adapters, batteries, and tapes.
4 Optional AC088 Tripod Mounting the camcorder on a tripod, such as AC088, will keep the camcorder steady. This tripod’s fluid-effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt. The grooved, tubular 3-section leg design folds down to 26" when not in use.
Detach Here ✂ Please complete other side also 5 Order Form for Camcorder Model CG400 Description Part No. Price Qty. Total Soft Camcorder Case AC025A $ 59.95 Super Lightweight Tripod AC088 $ 39.95 75-300 Ohm Cable Transformer AH011 $ 1.90 RF Coaxial Cable (6-ft.
6 Detach Here ✂ ® 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.
7 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 Standard Time.
First-T ime Operation 8 Unpack the Camcorder and Accessories The items shown below are packed with your camcorder. If any are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. WARNING: NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. This section describes only the basic steps necessary to set up your camcorder to record.
9 Attaching the Adapter/Charger 1. Slide the OPEN-BATT button to open the battery compartment. Carefully open the compartment fully. 2. Insert the DC connecting cord from the DC output terminal on the AC adapter/charger to the DC input terminal on the camcorder.
10 Insert a Cassette 1. Press the EJECT button to open the cassette compartment. 2. Insert the cassette so the safety tab is at the top; the flap is at the bottom; and the tape window faces out. 3. Gently press the compartment where it is labeled PUSH until it clicks into place.
11 Review the Camcorder Contr ols V A BLANK Button OPEN-BATT Button Battery Compartment EJECT Button Camera Lens Playback Controls (located under control door) Microphone Handstrap Shoulder Strap Atta.
12 1. Battery Level Indicator ( ) Indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery. Details are on page 15. 2. Dew Warning ( ) Flashes when excessive moisture (condensation) has entered the camcorder. The camcorder will not operate when this warning appears; wait until the warning disappears before you operate.
13 Powering Y our Camcorder T o Attach Adapter/Charger: 1. Slide the OPEN-BATT button to open the battery compartment. Carefully open the compartment fully. 2. Plug one end of the DC power cord into the DC OUT jack on the adapter/ charger and the other end into the DC IN 6.
Tips: Make sure AC power cord is removed from the outlet when finished. If the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly, this may indicate the battery is improperly installed. Remove it and try again. If the CHARGE indicator still flashes rapidly, it may indicate the battery pack cannot be used.
15 Installing the Battery 2 1 To Install a Battery: 1. Slide the OPEN-BATT button to open the battery compartment. 2. Insert the battery sideways as shown and snap into place. 3. Close the battery compartment. To Remove a Battery: 1. Slide the OPEN-BATT button to open the battery compartment.
16 Do not store a battery pack where it can reach high temperatures. Remove the battery from the camcorder when it is not in use to prolong the battery life. Recharge the battery just before it is used. If the battery is recharged and not used, it will slowly lose its charge.
17 1 1 2 30 40 50 4 4 Using the Optional Car Cord Adapter/Charger This adapter/charger lets you power your camcorder from the cigarette lighter socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts 24- or 12-volts to a 6.5-volt output. It can also charge the battery that came with your camcorder.
18 Recording V ideo Cassettes We recommend that our cassettes be used with your camcorder. Use of poor quality or damaged tapes can contaminate the video heads. Head cleaning is not covered under warranty and is considered normal maintenance. 1. Attach a power supply.
19 The record-pause indicator to the right of the viewfinder and and ❙❙ in the LCD window stop flashing. Tips: Use the thumb trigger for brief recording pauses. The camcorder turns off if it remains in record-pause for three minutes. If you plan to stop recording for a longer period, turn the camcorder off.
20 Recording Featur es This section explains the features available to enhance your recordings. PLA Y (Playback)/ CAM (Recording) Mode This camcorder can be used for recording or playing a tape. Pressing the PLAY/ CAM button toggles between the recording mode and playback mode.
21 Blank Search With the press of a button, the camcorder advances through the tape for a blank section. This feature saves time and tape by locating the end of the last recorded segment. 1. Place the camcorder in record-pause. 2. Press BLANK (located under top control door).
AUDIO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN L R VIDEO IN Back of Mono VCR or TV Monitor Back of Stereo VCR or TV Monitor Y-Adapter* White Audio Plug Yellow Video Plug Audio/Video Cable Audio/Video Cable White Audio Plug Yellow Video Plug OR Video Jack Audio Jack REW PLAY F.
23 Playback on a TV Using the Antenna Connector To connect your camcorder to a TV without audio/video inputs, additional accessories are required for this connection.
24 Playback Featur es The playback features described below are used when you connect your camcorder to a TV with or without AUDIO/VIDEO jacks as described on pages 22 and 23. The buttons are located under the control panel on top of the camcorder. Picture Sear ch During playback, you can search through the tape quickly by using the F.
25 Refer ence Car e and Maintenance • Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder’s cassette door. Dust and grit are abrasive and will cause excessive wear to both the camcorder’s recording/playback heads and cassettes. • Wipe the lens gently with a cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for camera lens.
26 No power Won’t record or playback Won’t playback Won’t record Camcorder turns itself off Camcorder remains in pause mode Sound is too low or distorted T rouble 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.
27 Dew indicator flashing in the LCD window Viewfinder displays are not clear Vertical white lines appear when shoot- ing bright object Cannot see video during playback ( ) indicator flashing in LCD window • If the dew indicator ( ) flashes in the LCD window, there is moisture in the camcorder.
28 Camcorder Television system: NTSC, EIA Video Recording system: Rotating 2-head, helical-scan system Audio recording system: Rotating head, FM system Cassette type: 8 mm video cassette tape Tape speed: SP mode - Approx.
29 Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges. • One year for parts. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental.
30 Index A AC Adapter/Charger Attaching the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,13 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Using the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,13 Accessories Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Optional .
31 P PAUSE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Pause, Stop-Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Picture Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 PLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-24 PLAY/CAM Button . . . . . 10,19,20,22,23 Playback Controls .
For your nearest GE Dealer or Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A. 1-800-447-1700 © 1994 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Japan Part Number 94-CG400-1 If your camcorder needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages.
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