Battery Level Indicator, Battery Care and Storage | RCA CC616

Powering Your Camcorder

Battery Level Indicator

The battery level indicator appears in the viewfinder and shows you the amount of power in the rechargeable battery.

Battery Level Indicator

in Viewfinder

•When appears, the battery is fully charged.

•As the power is used and appear.

•When the battery power is almost gone,

flashes in the viewfinder. The

camcorder will turn off automatically after a few seconds. Place the POWER switch in OFF to turn off the camcorder before replacing the battery.

The battery level indicator will not be recorded on the tape when it appears in the viewfinder.

Battery Care and Storage

•Recharging takes approximately 70 minutes depending on the battery’s condition.

•Refreshing takes approximately 210 minutes depending on the battery’s condition.

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

•If the battery discharging must be stopped in the middle, remove the battery from the adapter/charger before unplugging it from the AC outlet.

•Let a hot battery cool down before attaching it to the adapter/charger.

•The battery will also provide better service if its power is completely drained before storing it for long periods of time (30 days or more).

•The battery should be charged in the temperature range of 50-95°F (10-35C) to prevent damage.

•Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 32°F (0C) or above 104°F (40C). The battery may be damaged if operated at temperatures above 122°F (50C). Operation time will decrease at extremely low temperatures.

•Store the battery at normal room temperature.

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RCA CC616 manual Battery Level Indicator, Battery Care and Storage

Contents

USER‘S Guide Product Registration Model No CC616 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Table of Contents Assistance Optional Accessories Care and MaintenanceCustomer Assistance and Service Recording Unpack the camcorder and accessories First-Time Operation Attach the adapter/charger Insert a tape Camera SPSLP/T203040 Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Set the Scene Select AE dial to Auto Start and stop recording Play back what you have recorded Review camcorder’s operating controls Lens Cover Stop Powering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Attach Adapter/Charger To Charge the Battery Charging the BatteryUse the Refresh Button Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder Battery Safety PrecautionsAttach the Charged Battery Remove the Battery Battery Level Indicator Battery Care and Storage Using the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Optional Car Cord Adapter Remote Control Zoom T and W ButtonsPlay Button Stop Button FF Fast Forward Button Self INT. Interval/ Time Button11 A. Audio DUB Button Install Lithium Cell Remote Sensor Traveling Tips Erase Protection Safety Tab Video CassettesRecording and Playback Speeds and Times Cassette Recording Time Inserting and Removing Cassettes Cassette Care and Storage Recording Making a Recording Place the Light Offautoon switch in Auto Use the zoom featureStart and stop recording Review what you have recorded Recording Tips Viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Displays Manual Focus Manual Focus Indicators Manual Focus Lock IndicatorsCassette Warning Elapsed Time-Counter with Memory Stop White Balance Dew Warning Mode Features F1 and F2 Self-Timer and Interval TimeStatus Displays Edit Insert and Audio Dub Tally Light MicrophoneFlying Erase Head Tape Positioning Auto Head Cleaner Quick Review FeatureCamera Edit Feature To Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time Counter Tape Time-Remaining Display Set the Recording Speed and Tape Length Power Zooming Zooming Mode Indicator Uses Scene Select AE Dial To Adjust White Balance White Balance Mode Button Mode Fade Fading In and OutFade Out 16X9 Mode To Record Using the 16X9 Mode Focus Lock Feature Focusing the CamcorderAuto Focus Manual Focus Conditions Requiring Manual Focus Exposure Control Iris To Manually Control Brightness To Use the Self Timer Self Timer Remote OnlyTo Turn Self Timer Off Titler Recording a Title Stored in Memory Creating Your Own Title Install the Clock Lithium Cell To remove battery Set the Date and Time To Correct the Displays Title F2 Disp Taylor Wayne Press F2 to select mode Date and Time Displays Animation and Time-Lapse Recording Remote Only To Record Using AnimationAnimation Recording To Record Using Time Lapse Time-Lapse Recording To Audio Dub Audio Dubbing Remote OnlyDisplay in Viewfinder Edit Insert Remote Only To Edit Insert Built-In Color Enhancement Light To Use the Light Replacing the Bulb To Replace the Bulb Attaching the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder Strap Playback Install Cassette Adapter’s Battery Using the Cassette AdapterInsert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Installation Playback on TV or VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Installation Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing Optional Accessories To order accessories, contact your local DealerDCC08 Car Cord Adapter AH075G Audio/Video Cable CPS91 AC Battery Charger Using the Optional AC088 Tripod FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries 1CVA147C RF Output Adapter Cable Transformer Coaxial RF Cables AH065G 6-ft AH066G 10-ftAH011 Cable Transformer AH25 Y-Adapter Please complete other side also Accessory Order FormOrder Form for Camcorder Model CC616 Authorized Signature 800 338 United States and Canada OrdersThis order form International Orders Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble Checks Scene Select AE dial in Auto . See Scene Select AE dial to Auto . See Recording. See pages Care and Maintenance Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Proper Care and Storage Things to Avoid Specifications Information to User Customer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Limited Warranty What your warranty does not cover How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States Index AUDIO/RF DC/VIDEO OUT Time Lapse ANIM. REC/TIME Customer Service Accessories ConsumersCanadian Consumers Meridian Street Indianapolis,