RCA CC6263 manual Battery Level Indicator, Battery Care and Storage

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Power Your Camcorder

Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (Continued)

4.After the battery is charged, the CHG (charge) indicator stops flashing and lights.

5.Remove the battery from the adapter/ charger.

Battery Level Indicator

The battery level indicator appears in the viewfinder and shows you the amount of power in the rechargeable battery.

•When appears, the battery is fully charged.

•As the power is used and

appear.

•When the battery power is almost

gone,

flashes in the viewfinder.

The camcorder turns off automatically after a few seconds. Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the cam- corder before replacing the battery.

The battery level indicator is not recorded on the tape.

Battery Care and Storage

•Recharging takes approximately 70 minutes for the battery depending on the battery’s condition.

•Refreshing takes approximately 3-1/2 hours for the battery depending on the battery’s condition.

•After repeated charging and use, operation time gradually decreases. When operation time is too short to be useful, it is time to replace the battery.

•If the battery discharging must be stopped in the middle, remove the battery from the adapter/charger before unplugging it from the AC outlet.

•If the battery pack becomes too hot, remove it from the charger and let it cool down.

•Let a hot battery cool down before attaching it to the AC adapter/charger.

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Contents USER’S Guide CC6263 Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsTrouble Checks Specifications Optional AccessoriesLimited Warranty Index RecordingAssistance Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesFirst-Time Operation Rotate Lens Cover control to open lens cover Adjust the handstrap to fit your handAttach the adapter/charger 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 Start and stop recording Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorderPlay back what you have recorded Close the lens coverFades Review camcorder operating controlsReview camcorder’s operating controls BatteryEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Using an Optional Plug Adapter Power Your CamcorderAdapter/Charger Attach Adapter/ChargerAttach the Charged Battery Rechargeable BatteryRemove the Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsUse the Refresh Button Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderCharge the Battery Battery Care and Storage Battery Level IndicatorUse the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord AdapterTo Remove Lithium Cell Install the Clock Lithium CellDate and Time Display 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 Videocassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording Time CassetteCassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove CassettesSelect a Tape Length RecordingTime-Remaining Display Time-Remaining Display Viewfinder Recording Tips Eyepiece Focus Control Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingUse the Viewfinder to See What You Record Program AE Button Special Effect Indicators Battery Level IndicatorCassette Warning Auto DATE, Date, Time, or Date and TimeB. Manual White Balance Indicators Preset TitlesAT or MT Tracking Indicator Zoom IndicatorFocus Indicators Exposure Indicators +03Fade and Wipe Indicators BK Fader Tape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Steady Pix IndicatorLithium Cell Tape Length T30To Turn Off the AutoShot Mode AutoShot ModeTo Turn on the AutoShot Mode Quick Review Feature Five-Second Record FeatureCamera Edit Feature To Turn Off the Five-Second Record ModeDigital Zooming ZoomingUse the Zoom Lever W and T Tele Macro Zooming Auto Focus FocusingConditions Requiring Manual Focus Manual FocusManual White Balance White BalanceAuto White Balance Press the menu Push dial in to remove the menus Manual Exposure Exposure ControlAuto Exposure Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure Steady Pix FeatureTo Use the Steady Pix Feature To Fade or Wipe In or Out Fade or Wipe In or OutFade or Wipe Fade or Wipe In or Out Viewfinder DisplaysFade or Wipe Out Repeatedly Press the Fades ButtonProgram 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 MINTo Turn the Demo Mode Off Demo ModeTo Turn the Demo Mode On To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attach the Shoulder StrapTraveling Tips Travel TipsTo Play Back a Tape PlaybackUse the Viewfinder for Playback Position the Tape Playback FeaturesVisual Search Stop-Action PauseTime Counter To Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTracking TBC Time Base CorrectorInsert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Install Cassette Adapter’s BatteryUse the 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 VCRAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer BB99L Rechargeable Battery FB1260 Rechargeable BatteryCPS91 AC Battery Charger VH83 Audio/Video CableUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod Description Price Qty Total Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model CC6263 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 Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder’s Lens Clean the Camcorder’s ViewfinderThings 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,