Using the Optional Car Cord Adapter/Charger

This adapter/charger lets you power your camcorder from the cigarette lighter socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts 24- or 12-volts to a 6.5-volt output. It can also charge the battery that came with your camcorder. Consult the operating instructions enclosed with the DCC05.

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1.Slide the OPEN-BATTbutton to open the battery compartment. Carefully open the compartment fully.

2.Plug one end of the DC power cord into the DC OUT jack on the car cord adapter/charger and the other end into the DC IN 6.5V jack on the side of the camcorder.

3.Close the battery compartment.

4.Insert the DCC05’s plug into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.

The POWER indicator on the DCC05 will light.

Tip: The battery level indicator has no meaning when you power the camcorder with the optional car cord adapter/charger.

Cautions: The DCC05 is designed to be used only with vehicles having negative ground electrical systems.

Do not use any other car cord with this camcorder. Other car cords may damage your camcorder and void your warranty.

Make sure the camcorder’s power is turned off before removing the car cord’s plug from the cigarette lighter socket.

Using DCC05 to Charge the Battery

1. Remove DC power cord if it is attached.

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2. Attach battery as shown to the right.

3. Insert the DCC05’s plug into the cigarette lighter socket.

Tip: POWER indicator on the DCC05 lights.

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GE CG400 manual Using the Optional Car Cord Adapter/Charger, Using DCC05 to Charge the Battery