RCA CC437 manual Using the Optional Thomson Car Cord Adapter

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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 55.

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 CC437 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationTable of Contents Care and Maintenance Recording FeaturesRecording on the Camcorder PlaybackAssistance 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 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 TabGently push the cassette down until it locks into place Inserting and Removing CassettesCassette Care and Storage Cassette Tips Traveling TipsTape Positioning Quick ReviewMicrophone AI Artificial IntelligenceProgram AE Auto Exposure Auto FocusMacro Focus Time Remaining Display Electronic IndexingEyepiece Focus Control Eyepiece Bright Control Tilt AdjustmentFade Viewfinder Displays AE Auto Exposure Shutter SpeedZoom and 16 x StatusTime and Date Display Battery LevelTime Remaining To Correct the Date or Time Set the Time and DateTo Select Display to Record Charging the Camcorder’s Built-in Clock BatteryThis battery must be charged approximately every two months Using Power Zoom Buttons Digital Zooming Using INST. Instant ZoomTo Record in the 16X9 Mode 16X9 ModeDo not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TV Repeatedly Press Fade Select the Type of FadeFade Fade OutMemory Stop Using Memory StopEdit Search ProEdit SystemFlying Erase Head Audio Dubbing To Audio Dub Audio and Video Dubbing To Audio and Video Dub Titler To Create a Title Chart of Characters in Titler’s RegisterTo Correct an Error Titler Recording a Title on a Tape in the CamcorderPage Page Recording Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the Camcorder InstallationViewfinder Playback Stop-Action Pause Playback FeaturesPicture Search TrackingPage Watching What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TV Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCRPage Normal TV Viewing Playback OperationWatch What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TV 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 Video Recorder Section GeneralCamera Section Adapter/ChargerEP096FS and EP096FL Rechargeable Batteries DCC096 DC Battery Car CordCPS014 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 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’s Viewfinder Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Trouble Checks and Adjustments Rewind or Fast Tape Stops DuringForward Camcorder RemainsAE Shutter-Speed or Index Indicator DoesNot Appear Viewfinder Date and Time or Date Were Recorded onHow you get service What your warranty coversWhat your warranty does not cover How state law relates to this warrantyAUDIO/VIDEO Jacks STOP/EJECT Button Part Number 96-CC437-1 Meridian Street Indianapolis,