RCA CC432 manual Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapter

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Powering the Camcorder

Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapter

To power your camcorder from the cigarette lighter socket of a car, truck, or RV, you need the optional car cord adapter DCC096 shown on page 47.

The DCC096 car cord is especially designed to convert power from a 12-volt battery to the 9.6-volt input jack on the camcorder.

Caution: The DCC096 car cord is designed to be used only with vehicles having 12-volt negative ground electrical systems.

Warning: To avoid possible damage to your camcorder, use only the DCC096. It has positive tip polarity and is capable of converting 12-volts to 9.6 volts.

Cigarette Lighter Socket

Optional Car Cord

Adapter (DCC096)

DC IN 9.6V Jack

1.Remove the adapter/charger’s DC cable or battery from the camcorder, if either is attached.

2.Connect the small plug on the car cord to the DC IN 9.6V jack located on the back of the camcorder.

3.Insert the other end of the car cord into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.

4.Place the camcorder’s CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch in CAMERA. If the car cord is connected properly, the electronic viewfinder will come on.

Notes: The vehicle does not have to be turned on for the camcorder to operate from the DC car cord.

When using the car cord to power the camcorder, the battery level indicator may

display . This indicator is used for battery operation and has no meaning when using the car cord to power the camcorder.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model CC432 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsCare and Maintenance Recording FeaturesPlayback Color Enhancement LightFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesAttach the adapter/charger Position Insert a cassette Position viewfinder and adjust eyepiece focus controlPlay back what you have recorded Start and stop recordingReview the camcorder’s operating controls Battery To Remove the Adapter/Charger Powering the CamcorderUsing the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Charging the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderRemove the Battery Attach Charged BatteryBattery Safety Precautions Battery CareBattery Storage Check Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapter Recording and Playback Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideo Cassettes Gently push the cassette down until it locks into place Inserting and Removing CassettesCassette Care and Storage Cassette Tips Camcorder Traveling and Cassette TipsTraveling Tips Quick Review Camcorder FeaturesTape Positioning MicrophoneProgram AE Auto Exposure Auto FocusMacro Focus Time Remaining Display Electronic IndexingEyepiece Focus Control ViewfinderEyepiece Bright Control Tilt AdjustmentDisplays in Viewfinder Battery LevelStatus Tape Counter with Memory Stop MTime and Date Display IndexTo Correct the Date or Time Date and Time DisplaySet the Time and Date To Select Display to Record Charging the Camcorder’s Built-in Clock BatteryThis battery must be charged approximately every two months Tape Counter with Memory Stop Memory Stop Using Memory StopZooming Using Power Zoom ButtonsEdit Search ProEdit FeaturesProEdit System Titler To Create a Title Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterTo Correct an Error Titler Recording a Title on a Tape in the CamcorderRecording Tips Viewfinder Playback Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesPicture Search TrackingAudio Playback on a TV or VCR with Audio and Video in JacksWatching What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TV Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCRPlayback on a TV Without Audio and Video Inputs Normal TV Viewing Playback OperationWatch What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TV To Use the Color Enhancement Light Color Enhancement LightTo Remove and Replace Light Case Removing and Replacing the Front Case of the LightTo Attach the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder StrapInformation to User Optional Accessories SpecificationsDCC096 DC Battery Car Cord CPS014 AC Adapter/Charger CRF95 RF Output Adapter VH83 Audio/Video CableCoaxial RF Cables VH82 6-ftRemoving the Lens Hood Attaching Accessory LensAC093 Deluxe Tripod Using an Optional TripodOrder Form for Camcorder Models CC432 Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also Authorized Signature Items listed on this order form 800 338United States and Canada Orders Things to Avoid Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsCamcorder Remains Index Indicator DoesPlay Pause Poor Picture Quality During RecordingIncorrect Date and Time AppearCamcorder Does Not Turn On and/orLimited Warranty Index Index Canadian Consumers ConsumersMeridian Street Indianapolis, Part Number 96-CC432-1