RCA CC4251 manual Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder, Charge the Battery

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Power Your Camcorder

Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

Charge the Battery

The battery must be charged before it can be used the first time. Initial charging will take approximately two hours. The camcorder’s operating time depends on how often you turn the power on and off and how much you use zoom and pause. Conserve battery power by turning the camcorder off during recording breaks.

To AC 120V,

50/60 HzRechargeable Battery

(Hold battery flush and

slide down.)

WARNING;

LEAD ACID

BATTERY.

MUST BE

DISPOSED OF

Align

PROPERLY.

Arrows

Adapter/

Charger

CHARGE

Indicator

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.

Charge the Battery

If the DC cable is attached to the

DC OUTPUT jack on the adapter/charger, remove it.

1.Align reference mark on battery with mark on adapter/charger.

2.Hold the battery flush against the adapter/charger and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

3.Plug adapter/charger into nearest AC outlet (120V, 50/60Hz).

4.If the battery is properly connected, the adapter/charger’s CHARGE indicator lights.

Note: Your battery will provide better service if you charge it before and after use and store it at room temperature.

5.Remove the charged battery by sliding it up and off the adapter/charger.

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

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Contents CC4251 Camcorder Users guideProduct Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsCare and Maintenance Optional AccessoriesLimited Warranty Date/Time DisplayFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesAssistance Attach the adapter/charger Turn on the camcorder Insert a tapeStart and stop recording Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus controlReplace the lens cap Play back what you have recordedReview camcorder’s operating controls Battery Eject Use the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder Power Your CamcorderAttach Adapter/Charger Remove Adapter/ChargerCharge the Battery Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderRemove the Battery Attach the Charged BatteryBattery Level Indicator Display Viewfinder Battery Level IndicatorBattery Storage Battery CareBattery Safety Precautions Use the DCC096 Car Cord Adapter Use the RCA Optional Car Cord AdapterVideocassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRecording and Playback Speed and Times Cassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove CassettesSet the Time and Date Date and Time DisplayTo Correct the Date or Time Viewfinder Displays Charge the Built-in Clock BatteryRecord the Time and Date, Auto Date, Auto TITLE, or Date To Select the Display to RecordRecording Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingUse the Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus ControlBright Control Use the Viewfinder Tilt AdjustmentIndex Indicator Battery Level IndicatorAE60 Auto Exposure Shutter Speed Status DisplaysZoom and Zoom Indicators Tape-Remaining IndicatorTape Counter 0000M with Memory Stop Tape Warnings TAPE, no TAPE,Display Button Quick Review FeatureAuto Shot Feature Camera Edit FeatureMicrophone Auto FocusElectronic Indexing Tape-Remaining DisplayTape-Remaining Display Viewfinder Index Display ViewfinderZooming Zoom Indicators in ViewfinderUse the Zoom Buttons T and W Tape Counter Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTravel Tips Recording TipsTitler To Correct an Error Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterTo Create a Title Record a Title on a Tape in the Camcorder Viewfinder Playback PlaybackTo Play Back a Tape Tape Positioning Playback FeaturesVisual Searching Stop-Action PauseTracking 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 VCRPlayback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attach the Shoulder StrapTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesAC202 Soft Carrying Case DCC096 DC Car Cord Adapter CPS014 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC093 TripodEP096FS and EP096FL Rechargeable Batteries Coaxial RF Cables CRF95 RF Output Adapter VH54 Cable TransformerVH83 Audio/Video Cable VH82 6-ft VH90 12-ft AH25 Y-AdapterRemove the Lens Hood To Attach an Accessory LensEP096FS Accessory Order FormDetach Here United States and Canada Orders To order accessories, contact your local DealerTrouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsVision. See See Clean the Camcorder Care and MaintenanceClean the Camcorder’s Lens Clean the Camcorder’s ViewfinderThings to Avoid Proper Care and StorageInformation to User SpecificationsReturning 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 Index Index Index Meridian Street Indianapolis,