GE CG400 manual Powering Your Camcorder, Using the Adapter/Charger, To Attach Adapter/Charger

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Powering Your Camcorder

This section describes three ways to supply power to your camcorder:

AC Adapter/Charger

Battery

Car Cord Adapter (Optional)

Using the Adapter/Charger

The adapter/charger lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power. It operates on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the camcorder or recharge the battery. You may need a plug adapter in some countries. Consult your dealer.

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To Attach Adapter/Charger:

1.Slide the OPEN-BATTbutton 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 6.5V jack on the side of the camcorder.

3.Close the battery compartment.

4.Plug the AC adapter/charger power cord into an AC operating outlet. The adapter/charger’s POWER indicator lights.

Tip: The battery level indicator has no meaning when you power the camcorder with the adapter/charger.

Caution: Do not use this adapter/charger for any purpose other than charging recommended battery or supplying power to the camcorder.

To Remove the Adapter/Charger:

1.Unplug the adapter/charger from the wall outlet.

2.Disconnect the DC power cord from the camcorder and adapter/charger.

Using Optional AC Plug Adapter

An optional plug adapter may be required in some countries.

Optional AC

AC 100-240V

Plug Adapter

1.Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into the AC plug adapter.

2.Plug the AC plug adapter into the AC outlet.

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Contents FPO Model No CG400 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAvis Iii Important Safety Instructions for AC Adapter/ChargerTable of Contents Traveling Tips Recording and Traveling TipsRecording Tips DCC05 Car Cord Adapter Charger Optional AccessoriesAC025A Soft Carrying Case CRF800 RF Output AdapterCoaxial RF Cables AH065G 6-ft / AH066G 10-ft Audio/Video Cables AH069G 3-ft / AH070G 5-ftCable Transformer AH011 Cable TransformerDescription Price Qty Total Order Form for Camcorder Model CG400Authorized Signature This order form To order accessories, contact your local dealer800 338 First-Time Operation Unpack the Camcorder and AccessoriesAttach Lens Cap Cord and Adjust Handstrap Use an Adapter/Charger or Battery to Supply PowerInstalling the Battery Attaching the Adapter/ChargerInsert a Cassette Adjust Viewfinder FocusTurn On the Camcorder Start and Stop RecordingOPEN-BATT Review the Camcorder ControlsReview LCD Window Displays Blank IndicatorUsing the Adapter/Charger Powering Your CamcorderUsing Optional AC Plug Adapter To Attach Adapter/ChargerCharging and Refreshing the Battery Using the BatteryTo Charge a Battery To Refresh a BatteryBattery Level Indicator To Install a BatteryTo Remove a Battery Battery Care and Storage Using DCC05 to Charge the Battery Using the Optional Car Cord Adapter/ChargerRecording Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Inserting or Removing CassettesTo Make a Recording Recording OperationRecording Features Time Counter Blank SearchPlayback Operation PlaybackPlayback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Normal TV Viewing Playback on a TV Using the Antenna ConnectorWatch What the Camcorder is Seeing Or Recording Stop-Action Pause Picture SearchFast Forward or Rewind Things to Avoid Care and MaintenanceReference Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsInformation to User AC Adapter/Charger SpecificationsCamcorder For how long after your purchase Limited WarrantyAUDIO/RF DC/VIDEO OUT IndexRF DC/VIDEO/AUDIO OUT Part Number 94-CG400-1