RCA CC417 manual Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder, Charging the Battery

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Powering the Camcorder

Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

Charging the Battery

The battery must be charged before it can be used the first time. Charging will take approximately two hours depending on the condition of the battery. When fully charged, the battery should supply approximately 60 minutes of operating time (depending on how much you use zoom and pause). To extend the battery’s operation time, turn off the camcorder’s power when not in use.

WARNING: LEAD-

Hold Battery

 

ACID BATTERY.

 

Flush and

Rechargeable

MUST BE DISPOSED

Slide Down

OF PROPERLY.

Battery

 

 

 

Align Arrows

Adapter/Charger

 

 

POWER

CHARGE

CHARGE

Indicator

Plug in AC Outlet

(120 V, 50/60 Hz)

Caution: When a battery is attached to the adapter/charger, do not turn them upside down. The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury.

1.Attach the battery to the adapter/ charger as shown. Align the reference arrow on the battery with the arrow on the adapter/charger. Hold the battery flush against the adapter/charger and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

Note: You cannot charge the battery and operate the camcorder from the adapter/ charger at the same time. Remove the adapter/charger’s DC cable from the camcorder to charge the battery.

3.The CHARGE indicator will light while the battery is being charged. When the indicator turns off, the battery is fully charged.

4.Remove the battery from the adapter/charger by sliding the battery up and off.

5.Attach the charged battery to the camcorder as shown on the next page.

2. Plug the adapter/charger into the

nearest AC outlet (120 V, 50/60 Hz).

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model CC417 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationAssistance Table of ContentsCare and Maintenance Recording FeaturesPlayback Index AlphabeticalFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesAttach the adapter/charger Position of the Power Insert a cassette Position viewfinder and adjust eyepiece focus controlPlay back what you have recorded Start and stop recordingTitler Button Also Title SEL + Button Review the camcorder’s operating controlsBattery Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Powering the CamcorderTo Remove the Adapter/Charger Charging the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderRemove the Battery Attach Charged BatteryBattery Storage Battery CareBattery Safety Precautions Check Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapter Video Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording and Playback Times Cassette Care and Storage Inserting and Removing CassettesGently push the cassette down until it locks into place Traveling Tips Camcorder Traveling and Cassette TipsCassette Tips Quick Review Camcorder FeaturesMicrophone AI Artificial IntelligenceMacro Focus Auto FocusProgram AE Auto Exposure Time Remaining Display Electronic IndexingEyepiece Focus Control ViewfinderEyepiece Bright and Focus Controls Tilt AdjustmentDisplays in Viewfinder Battery LevelStatus Tape Counter with Memory Stop MTime and Date Display IndexSet the Time and Date Date and Time DisplayTo Correct the Date or Time This battery must be charged approximately every two months Charging the Camcorder’s Built-in Clock BatteryRecording Date and Time or Date on Your Tape Tape Counter with Memory Stop Reset REW FWD DisplayMemory Stop Using Memory StopZooming Using Power Zoom ButtonsProEdit System ProEdit FeaturesFlying Erase Head Edit SearchTitle SEL + TitlerTo Correct an Error Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterTo Create a Title Camera Recording Titles on a Tape in the CamcorderRecording Tips Viewfinder Playback Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesPicture Search TrackingPlayback on a TV or VCR with Audio and Video in Jacks Watching What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TV Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCRANT Playback on a TV Without Audio and Video InputsWatch What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TV Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Shoulder StrapInformation to User SpecificationsTo order accessories, contact your local dealer Optional AccessoriesAC028A Soft Camcorder Case VCC1000 Video Color Control CenterEP096FS and EP096FL Rechargeable Batteries DCC096 DC Battery Car Cord CPS014 AC Adapter/ChargerCRF95 RF Output Adapter AH005 Audio/Video CableCoaxial RF Cables AH065G 6-ftRemoving the Lens Hood Attaching Accessory LensAC031 Deluxe Tripod Using an Optional TripodAC040 Heavy Duty Tripod Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Models CC417 Authorized Signature United States and Canada Orders 800 338International Orders Things to Avoid Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsCamcorder Remains Index Indicator Does Not Appear ViewfinderPlay Pause Poor Picture Quality During Recording Viewfinder Displays AreWere Recorded on Date and Time or DateTape Date and Time AppearReturning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Customer Assistance and ServiceLimited Warranty How State Law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United StatesDC in 9.6V Jack IndexVCR/OFF/CAMERA Consumers Customer Service AccessoriesCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,