RCA CC-285 - Manual (Page 18)

Powering Camcorder (coni,)
Checking Battery Power-------
When you are using a battery to
power your camcorder, you can see
how much battery power is left by
checking the Battery Level
Indicator (E—F) in the viewfinder.
Pressing the DISFLA Y button on the
side of the camcorder will display
the Battery Level Indicator. If
desired, you can keep this indicator
in the viewfinder while you are
recording because it will not be
recorded on the tape. To remove
the indicator, repeatedly press the
DISPLA Y button until it disappears.
• When the battery is fully
charged, the display reads
“E—F”.
• After several minutes only two
dashes appear.
• When the battery is nearly
empty, only one dash remains,
• When the last dash starts
flashing, you should find an
alternative power source or
recharge the battery before
continuing to use your
camcorder.
- C.
Using the Optional DC Car Cord to Power Your Camcorder
To power your camcorder from the
cigarette lighter socket of a car, truck,
or RV, you will need the optional car
cord (model DCC096).
Car cord DCC096 is especially
designed to convert power from a
12-volt car battery to the 9.6-volt
input jack on the camcorder.
Important; Do not use RCA car cord
DCC012 with your camcorder. The
DCC012 is not capable of converting
12-volts to 9.6-volts and will damage
your camcorder.
Attaching Car Cord
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Optional DC
Car Cord
(DCC096)
Remove the adapter/charger
or battery from the camcorder
if either is connected.
2. Connect the small plug on the
Car Cord to the
DC /N jack
located on the back of the
camcorder.
Insert the other end of the car
cord into the vehicle’s
cigarette lighter socket.
Slide the camcorder’s POWER
switch to its on position. If the
car cord is properly connected,
the POWER ON indicator should
light.
Note: Your car does not have to
be turned on for the camcorder
to operate.
3.
4.
DC M Jack
(9.6 voKa)
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