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
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
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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