RCA CC437 manual Battery Care, Battery Storage, Battery Safety Precautions

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Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

Battery Care

•Your battery will provide better service and longer performance if you charge it before and after use, and store it at normal room temperature.

•The battery should be charged at a temperature of 32ºF-95ºF (0ºC-35ºC) to prevent damage.

•Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 14ºF (-10ºC) or above 95ºF (35ºC). The battery may be

damaged if operated at temperatures above 122ºF (50ºC). Operation time will decrease at extremely low temperatures.

•After repeated chargings and use, the operation time will gradually decrease. When operation time becomes too short to be useful, it is time to replace the battery.

Battery Storage

•Store the battery at normal room temperature.

•Lead acid batteries discharge if not used. Recharge the battery at least once every six months or you may not be able to recharge it.

•A battery stored for a long period may not supply power for the specified time. Additional rechargings may help restore the battery’s operation time.

Battery Safety Precautions

Batteries being recharged that have not been used for an extended period may continue to charge after the normal time. Do not charge a battery for more than 24 hours.

If both indicators on the adapter/ charger start flashing, remove the battery, and reattach it. If after several attempts — the indicators continue to flash — your battery cannot take a charge and must be replaced.

Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing the battery to excessive heat – over 149º F (65º C) could be hazardous.

Do not short the battery’s terminals.

Allow battery to cool down before attaching it to adapter/charger. The CHARGE indicator will not light and the battery will not charge if you attach a hot battery.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery. There are no user- serviceable parts inside.

Use the battery only with specified AC adapter/chargers and camcorders.

If leakage from a damaged battery contacts your skin or clothing, wash it off immediately with running water.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model CC437 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationTable of Contents Playback Recording FeaturesCare and Maintenance Recording on the CamcorderAssistance 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 recordingLight Auto Review the camcorder’s operating controlsBattery To Remove the Adapter/Charger Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderCharging the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderRemove the Battery Attach Charged BatteryBattery Care Battery StorageBattery Safety Precautions Check Battery Power Battery Level Indicator Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapter Recording and Playback Times Erase Protection Safety TabInserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageGently push the cassette down until it locks into place Cassette Tips Traveling TipsAI Artificial Intelligence Quick ReviewTape Positioning MicrophoneAuto Focus Macro FocusProgram AE Auto Exposure Time Remaining Display Electronic IndexingEyepiece Focus Control Eyepiece Bright Control Tilt AdjustmentStatus Viewfinder Displays AE Auto Exposure Shutter SpeedFade Zoom and 16 xBattery Level Time RemainingTime and Date Display To Correct the Date or Time Set the Time and DateCharging the Camcorder’s Built-in Clock Battery This battery must be charged approximately every two monthsTo Select Display to Record Using Power Zoom Buttons Digital Zooming Using INST. Instant Zoom16X9 Mode Do not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TVTo Record in the 16X9 Mode Fade Out Select the Type of FadeRepeatedly Press Fade FadeMemory Stop Using Memory StopProEdit System Flying Erase HeadEdit Search Audio Dubbing To Audio Dub Audio and Video Dubbing To Audio and Video Dub Titler Chart of Characters in Titler’s Register To Correct an ErrorTo Create a Title Titler Recording a Title on a Tape in the CamcorderPage Page Recording Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the Camcorder InstallationViewfinder Playback Tracking Playback FeaturesStop-Action Pause Picture SearchPage Watching What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TV Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCRPage Playback Operation Watch What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TVNormal TV Viewing To Use the Color Enhancement Light To Remove and Replace Light Case Removing and Replacing the Front Case of the LightTo Attach the Shoulder Strap Information to User Adapter/Charger GeneralVideo Recorder Section Camera SectionDCC096 DC Battery Car Cord CPS014 AC Adapter/ChargerEP096FS and EP096FL Rechargeable Batteries VH82 6-ft VH83 Audio/Video CableCRF95 RF Output Adapter Coaxial RF CablesRemoving the Lens Hood Attaching Accessory LensAC093 Deluxe Tripod Using an Optional TripodDescription Price Qty. Total Order Form for Camcorder Models CC437Page Items listed on this order form United States and Canada OrdersThings to Avoid Cleaning the Camcorder Cleaning the Camcorder’s LensCleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Trouble Checks and Adjustments Camcorder Remains Tape Stops DuringRewind or Fast ForwardWere Recorded on Index Indicator DoesAE Shutter-Speed or Not Appear Viewfinder Date and Time or DateHow state law relates to this warranty What your warranty coversHow you get service What your warranty does not coverAUDIO/VIDEO Jacks STOP/EJECT Button Part Number 96-CC437-1 Meridian Street Indianapolis,