RCA CC-285 - Manual (Page 12)

Location and Use of Controls (cont.)
MIC (External Microphone
Jack)
• If you want to use an optional
external microphone during
recording, plug it into this
jack.
• When an external microphone
is connected to this jack, the
built-in microphone is shut off
automatically.
@ MIC Switch {WIND/NORMAL)
• This switch is used to reduce
wind noise that may be picked
up by the microphone.
• For normal use, place the
switch in the
normal
position.
• 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 (3) and the Record
Start/Stop thumb trigger
• The strap is adjustable for a
personalized fit.
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
POWER switch. This will
conserve your battery power if
you are using the battery.
Cassette Door
• This door opens so you can
insert and remove cassette
tapes. The camcorder must be
connected to a power source
before the door will open.
• To open the cassette door,
first attach the AC adapter/
charger or a charged battery
to the camcorder. Then press
the
EJECT button @ on the
top control panel, insert a
VHS cassette, and gently close
the door by hand.
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
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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CLO CK 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.
A V O U T Connector (Audio/
Video Output)
• Use this connector when you
want to send signals out from
the camcorder and into either
a TV or a VCR.
• Connection instructions are on
pages 36, 38, and 39.
DC Power Jack (DC IN 9.6V)
• This jack lets you operate your
camcorder from the cigarette
lighter socket of a car, truck,
or RV (using the optional
DCC096 power cord).
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