RCA CC4251 manual Use the RCA Optional Car Cord Adapter, Use the DCC096 Car Cord Adapter

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Power Your Camcorder

Use the RCA Optional Car Cord Adapter

The optional DCC096 car cord shown on page 41 allows you to power your camcorder from the cigarette lighter socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts 12-volts to a 9.6-volt output.

Note: Consult the installation and operating instructions enclosed with the DCC096 for complete operating instructions.

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 the camcorder, use only the DCC096 car cord. It has positive tip polarity and is capable of converting 12 volts to 9.6 volts.

Use the DCC096 Car Cord Adapter

Cigarette

Lighter

Socket

Optional Car Cord (DCC096)

DC IN 9.6V

Jack

1.Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder.

2.If the battery or DC cable is attached to the camcorder, remove it.

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

4.Take the vehicle’s cigarette lighter out of the socket.

5.Insert the car cord’s cigarette lighter plug into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.

6.Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch while you set it to CAMERA to turn on the camcorder.

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 has no meaning.

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Contents CC4251 Camcorder Users guideProduct Registration Important Safety InformationAssistance Table of ContentsCare and Maintenance Optional AccessoriesLimited Warranty Date/Time DisplayAssistance Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesFirst-Time Operation 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 Safety Precautions Battery CareBattery Storage Use the DCC096 Car Cord Adapter Use the RCA Optional Car Cord AdapterRecording and Playback Speed and Times Erase Protection Safety TabVideocassettes Cassette Care and Storage Insert and Remove CassettesTo Correct the Date or Time Date and Time DisplaySet the Time and Date 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 ViewfinderUse the Zoom Buttons T and W Zoom Indicators in ViewfinderZooming Tape Counter Use the Memory-Stop FeatureTravel Tips Recording TipsTitler To Create a Title Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterTo Correct an Error Record a Title on a Tape in the Camcorder To Play Back a Tape PlaybackViewfinder Playback 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 Normal TV Viewing Playback OperationViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording To Attach the Shoulder Strap Attach the Shoulder StrapAC202 Soft Carrying Case DCC096 DC Car Cord Adapter Optional AccessoriesTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer EP096FS and EP096FL Rechargeable Batteries Using the Optional AC093 TripodCPS014 AC Battery Charger 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,