RCA CC6263 manual Rechargeable Battery, Attach the Charged Battery, Remove the Battery

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Power Your Camcorder

Rechargeable Battery

The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used the first time. Initial charging takes approximately 70 minutes. When fully charged, the battery supplies approximately 95-105 minutes of operating time – depending on how much you use zoom and pause. Conserve battery power by turning the camcorder off during recording breaks.

Note: Use the small marker switch on the top of the battery to help remind yourself to charge the battery. It has no other purpose.

BATTERY
RELEASE	Marker
Lever	Switch

Battery Safety Precautions

Do not short the battery’s terminals.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Use the battery only with specified adapter/chargers and camcorders.

Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing it to excessive heat – over 149˚F (65˚C) could be hazardous.

Attach the Charged Battery

If the DC cable is attached to the camcorder, remove it before attaching the battery. Also, install the lithium clock cell before attaching the battery. Details are on page 17.

1.Hook the battery to the side of the camcorder as shown above.

2.Press the battery down until it locks into place.

3.Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The power indicator lights.

Remove the Battery

Slide and hold the BATTERY RELEASE lever down while removing the battery.

ATTENTION: The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-

Cd) battery indicates Thomson Consumer Electronics is voluntarily participating in an
industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when	RBRC
taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC® program provides a
convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal
waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY™for

information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. Thomson Consumer Electronics’ involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.

RBRC

Ni-Cd

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Contents USER’S Guide CC6263 Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsRecording Optional AccessoriesTrouble Checks Specifications Limited Warranty IndexUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAssistance Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand Attach the adapter/chargerRotate Lens Cover control to open lens cover Camera Auto places the camcorder in the AutoShot mode Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus controlSelect a recording speed Insert a tapeSelect a tape length Close the lens cover Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorderStart and stop recording Play back what you have recordedFades Review camcorder operating controlsReview camcorder’s operating controls BatteryEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Attach Adapter/Charger Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Adapter/ChargerBattery Safety Precautions Rechargeable BatteryAttach the Charged Battery Remove the BatteryUse the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Charge the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Battery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorUse the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord AdapterInstall the Clock Lithium Cell Date and Time DisplayTo Remove Lithium Cell Set the Date and Time Press the menu Push dial in to display the DATE/TIME menu Record Auto DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays Select the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu Cassette Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes Recording TimeCassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove CassettesRecording Time-Remaining DisplaySelect a Tape Length Time-Remaining Display Viewfinder Recording Tips Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing Use the Viewfinder to See What You RecordEyepiece Focus Control Auto DATE, Date, Time, or Date and Time Battery Level IndicatorProgram AE Button Special Effect Indicators Cassette WarningZoom Indicator Preset TitlesB. Manual White Balance Indicators AT or MT Tracking IndicatorExposure Indicators +03 Fade and Wipe Indicators BK FaderFocus Indicators Tape Length T30 Steady Pix IndicatorTape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Lithium CellAutoShot Mode To Turn on the AutoShot ModeTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode To Turn Off the Five-Second Record Mode Five-Second Record FeatureQuick Review Feature Camera Edit FeatureZooming Use the Zoom Lever W and TDigital Zooming Tele Macro Zooming Auto Focus FocusingConditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual FocusWhite Balance Auto White BalanceManual White Balance Press the menu Push dial in to remove the menus Exposure Control Auto ExposureManual Exposure Steady Pix Feature To Use the Steady Pix FeatureConditions Requiring Manual Exposure To Fade or Wipe In or Out Fade or Wipe In or OutRepeatedly Press the Fades Button Fade or Wipe In or Out Viewfinder DisplaysFade or Wipe Fade or Wipe OutProgram AE Button Indicator and Name Uses16X9 Mode Select a Language for the Title Preset TitlesTo Stop Recording the Title Record a Preset TitleAnimation Recording To Record Using AnimationTo Stop Animation Recording Time-Lapse Recording To Record Using Time LapseTo Stop Time-Lapse Recording MINDemo Mode To Turn the Demo Mode OnTo Turn the Demo Mode Off To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attach the Shoulder StrapTraveling Tips Travel TipsPlayback Use the Viewfinder for PlaybackTo Play Back a Tape Stop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesPosition the Tape Visual SearchTBC Time Base Corrector To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTime Counter TrackingInstall Cassette Adapter’s Battery Use the Cassette AdapterInsert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Playback on TV or VCR with Audio/Video Inputs InstallationViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCROptional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter VH83 Audio/Video Cable FB1260 Rechargeable BatteryBB99L Rechargeable Battery CPS91 AC Battery ChargerUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod Accessory Order Form Order Form for Camcorder Model CC6263Description Price Qty Total Detach Here United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local DealerTrouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsTitle. See pages Cassette. See pages Trouble Checks Video Recorder Section SpecificationsClean the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder Clean the Camcorder’s LensThings to Avoid Proper Care and StorageReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceFor how long after your purchase Limited WarrantyIf you purchased your camcorder outside the United States Index SymbolsRefresh Index Information to User Tocom Meridian Street Indianapolis,