@MIC

(External

Microphone

 

 

POWER switch.

This

will

 

Jack)

 

 

 

 

 

 

conserve

your

battery power if

If you

want

to use an optional

 

you are using the battery.

 

external

microphone

during

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recording, plug it into this

 

_)

Cassette

Door

 

 

 

 

 

jack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• This

door

opens so

you

can

• When an external microphone

 

 

insert

and

remove

cassette

 

 

tapes. The camcorder must be

 

is connected to this jack, the

 

 

 

 

 

connected to a power source

 

built-in microphone is shut off

 

 

 

before the door will open.

 

automatically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To open the cassette door,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2(2(2MIC Switch (WIND/NORMA

L)

 

first

attach

the

AC

adapter/

This

switch

is used

to reduce

 

 

charger

or

a charged

battery

 

wind

noise

that may be picked

 

to

the camcorder.

Then

press

 

up by

the microphone.

 

 

the

EJECT button

_

on

the

For normal use, place the

 

 

top control panel, insert a

 

 

VHS

cassette,

and

gently dose

 

switch

in the NORMAL

 

 

 

position.

 

 

 

 

the

door

by hand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3_ CLOCK BATTERY

Compartment

After the clock battery is installed here as described on

page 22, you can set the correct date and time in the camcorder's viewfinder

display.

The camcorder will

automatically keep track of the correct day and time for approximately one year.

Details are on page 22.

3_ A V OUT Connector (Audio/

Video Output)

Use this connector

when

you

want to send signals out from

the camcorder and

into

either

Place the switch in the WIND

position if you are recording outside on a windy day.

(_) Hand Strap with Lens Cap Snap

This strap is designed to provide comfort and ease of operation while using the camcorder.

Place the lens cover on the

lens cap snap to keep it out of the way while recording.

When your right hand is properly inserted through the

strap, your fingers can easily control the Power Zoom

buttons (_) and the Record Start/Stop thumb trigger _.

The strap is adjustable for a personalized fit.

Important Notes:

Insert a tape cassette only one way as shown below: with

record-protect tab facing up and tape windows facing out.

Record-Protect

Tab

Tape

Windows

a TV or a VCR.

Connection instructions are on

pages 36, 38, and 39.

(_) DC Power Jack (DC IN 9.61I)

This jack lets you operate your camcorder from the cigarette lighter socket of a car, truck, or RV (using the optional DCC096 power cord).

Thumb Trigger (Record Start/ Stop Button)

When the CAMERA/PLAYBACK switch _ is in the CAMERA position, press this thumb trigger to start and stop recording.

You do not have to hold the

thumb trigger to record. Just press it once and release it. The camcorder will continue

to record until you press the trigger again.

When you press the trigger to stop recording, the camcorder will enter the Record/Pause

mode. If you do not plan to start recording again soon, you may want to turn off the camcorder by sliding the

NEVER attempt to force open the cassette door. If the

battery reaches its empty level

during recording, the camcorder will shut off.

Normally there will be enough power left in the battery to eject the tape. If not, simply recharge the battery or power your camcorder with the AC

adapter/charger before attempting to eject the tape.

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RCA CC-285 External Microphone, Jack, If you Want To use an optional, During Recording, plug it into this, Door, This

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