RCA CC634 manual Battery Level Indicator, Battery Care and Storage

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Powering Your Camcorder

Battery Level Indicator

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

Battery Level Indicator

in Viewfinder

•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 will turn off automatically after a few seconds. Place the POWER switch in OFF to turn off the camcorder before replacing the battery.

The battery level indicator will not be recorded on the tape when it appears in the viewfinder.

Battery Care and Storage

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

•Refreshing takes approximately 210 minutes depending on the battery’s condition.

•After repeated charging and use, operation time will gradually decrease. When operation time becomes 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.

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

•The battery will also provide better service if its power is completely drained before storing it for long periods of time (30 days or more).

•The battery should be charged in the temperature range of 50-95°F (10-35C) to prevent damage.

•Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 32°F (0C) or above 104°F (40C). The battery may be damaged if operated at temperatures above 122°F (50C). Operation time will decrease at extremely low temperatures.

•Store the battery at normal room temperature.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model No CC634 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased FromTable of Contents AssistanceOptional Accessories Care and MaintenanceCustomer Assistance and Service RecordingUnpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time OperationAttach the adapter/charger Insert a tapeCamera SPSLP/T203040 Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Set the scene select AE dial to AutoStart and stop recording Place the Power switch in OFF to turn off the camcorderPlay back what you have recorded Review camcorder’s operating controls MAN.W.BAL Manual Powering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Attach Adapter/ChargerTo Charge the Battery Charging the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Battery Safety PrecautionsAttach the Charged Battery Remove the BatteryBattery Level Indicator Battery Care and StorageUsing the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord AdapterRemote Control Zoom T and W ButtonsPlay Button Stop ButtonFF Fast Forward Button Self INT. Interval/ Time Button11 A. Audio DUB Button Install Lithium Cell Remote SensorTraveling Tips Erase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesRecording and Playback Speeds and Times Cassette Recording TimeInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageRecording Making a RecordingPlace the Light Offautoon switch in Auto Use the zoom featureStart and stop recording Review what you have recordedRecording Tips Viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Displays Manual Focus Manual Focus Indicators Manual Focus Lock IndicatorsCassette Warning Elapsed Time-Counter with Memory StopWhite Balance Dew WarningMode Features F1 and F2 Self-Timer and Interval TimeStatus Displays Edit Insert and Audio DubTally Light MicrophoneFlying Erase Head Electronic IndexingAuto Head Cleaner Quick Review FeatureCamera Edit Feature Tape PositioningTo Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterTape Time-Remaining Display Set the Recording Speed and Tape LengthPower Zooming ZoomingMode Indicator Uses Scene Select AE DialTo Adjust White Balance White BalanceMode Button ModeFade Fading In and OutFade Out 16X9 Mode To Record Using the 16X9 ModeFocus Lock Feature Focusing the CamcorderAuto Focus Manual Focus Conditions Requiring Manual FocusExposure Control Iris To Manually Control BrightnessTo Use the Self Timer Self Timer Remote OnlyTo Turn Self Timer Off Titler Recording a Title Stored in MemoryCreating Your Own Title Install the Clock Lithium Cell To remove batterySet the Date and Time To Correct the DisplaysTitle F2 Disp Taylor Wayne Press F2 to select mode Date and Time DisplaysAnimation and Time-Lapse Recording Remote Only To Record Using AnimationAnimation Recording To Record Using Time Lapse Time-Lapse RecordingTo Audio Dub Audio Dubbing Remote OnlyDisplay in Viewfinder Edit Insert Remote Only To Edit InsertBuilt-In Color Enhancement Light To Use the LightReplacing the Bulb Attaching the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder StrapPlayback Install Cassette Adapter’s Battery Using the Cassette AdapterInsert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Installation Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in JacksPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or RecordingInstallation Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video InputsViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing To order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter CPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 Tripod FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries1CVA147C RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable Transformer Coaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ftVH83 Audio/Video Cable AH25 Y-AdapterPlease complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model CC634 Authorized Signature 800 338 To order accessories, contact your local DealerUnited States and Canada Orders Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksSelect AE dial in Auto . See Turn the scene select AE dial to Auto Recording. See pages Care and Maintenance Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the Camcorder’s ViewfinderProper Care and Storage Things to AvoidSpecifications Information to UserCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesIndex AUDIO/RF DC/VIDEO OUTTime Lapse ANIM. REC/TIME Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,