Model 127 Moviecorder
(160-0827) Power Sources Faxback Doc. # 37745
SELECTING A POWER SOURCE
You can power the camcorder from any of three sources - the AC adapter
charger, the battery, or your vehicle battery.
USING THE AC ADAPTER/CHARGER
To power the camcorder using the AC adapter/charger, do the following:
1. Connect one end of the auxiliary power cord to the AC
adapter/charger's DC OUT jack.
2. Connect the other end of the auxiliary power cord to the camcorder's
DC IN 6V jack.
3. Plug the AC adapter/charger's power cord, into an AC outlet.
You can now operate the camcorder as usual.
CAUTION: The supplied AC adapter/charger is specially designed for use
with the Model 127 camcorder. Never use it to power any other
device.
USING THE BATTERY
You can power the camcorder using the supplied battery. You can charge
the battery before you use it.
Charging the Battery
CAUTION: Use only the supplied AC adapter/charger or optional vehicle
adapter/charger to charge the battery. Use of any other
adapter/charger could damage the battery. Also, do not use
the supplied AC adapter/charger to charge any battery except
the one supplied.
To charge the battery, do the following:
1. Align the battery's alignment mark with the adapter/charger's align-
ment mark.
2. Gently press the battery against the adapter/charger, and slide the
battery to the right until it locks in place.
3. Plug the AC adapter/charger's power cord into an AC outlet. The red
indicator lights.
NOTES: It takes about 100 minutes to fully charge the battery.
The exact charging time depends on the ambient temperature
and the condition of the battery.
4. When charging is complete, remove the battery from the adapter/
charger by sliding the battery to the left and disconnect the adapter/
charger from the wall outlet.
Battery Status Indicators
When the battery is fully charged, E--F appears in the viewfinder. The
two bars between E and F indicate the remaining battery power.
As the battery's power is used, the bars disappear one at a time. When
only one bar appears, battery power is low.
When the battery's power gets lower, BATTERY appears in the viewfinder.
The power indicator flashes, and in a few seconds the camcorder
automatically turns off. Recharge the battery or power the camcorder from
the supplied AC adapter or the optional DC adapter.
You can order additional batteries from your local Radio Shack store so
that you can use one battery while charging another.
Attaching the Battery to the Camcorder
To attach the battery to the camcorder, do the following:
1. Align the battery's alignment mark with the camcorder's alignment
mark.
2. Gently press the battery against the camcorder, and slide the battery
to the right until it clicks into position.
Removing the Battery from the Camcorder
To remove the battery from the camcorder, do the following:
1. Turn off the camcorder.
2. Push and hold down BATTERY EJECT, and slide the battery to the left
and off.
NOTE: The tape remains wound around the video head during recording
or playback. You might damage the tape if you remove the
battery during recording or playback. Always stop the tape
and turn off the camcorder before you remove the battery.
Battery Usage Hints
Recording with many starts and stops, frequent zooming, and recording in
low temperatures might shorten actual recording times. Be sure to turn
the power off when not recording. We recommend you prepare an extra
battery so as not to interrupt your recording.
Do not use an insufficiently charged or discharged battery. Use of
such batteries might cause the power to automatically stop during
camcorder operation, possibly damaging both the battery and the
camcorder.
The camcorder consumes a small amount of battery power even when the
camcorder's power is off. If you are not going to use the camcorder
for an extended period, remove the battery before storing it.
Extending Battery Life
Recharge the immediately after the recording session is over. Leaving
the battery uncharged can irreparably damage the battery, preventing
further recharging or use.
Recharge the battery again right before recording. A battery stored for
a extended time will wear down, resulting in decreased recording time.
Recharge the battery at least once every 6 months even when the battery
is not used.
Store the battery in a dry, cool place.
Replacing the Battery While Recording
1. If BATTERY flashes in the viewfinder during recording, press REC
START/STOP to stop recording. Then turn off the power. Do not
press STOP.
2. Replace the battery with a charged one.
3. Turn on the power. ||------PAUSE appears in the viewfinder and then
changes to ||----.
4. Press REC START/STOP to continue recording from the same place as
before.
NOTE: Be sure the power is off - the power indicator should be off -
before removing the battery.
USING A VEHICLE ADAPTER/CHARGER
CAUTION: Use this procedure only if only vehicle has a 12-volt or 24-
volt, negative-ground electrical system. Use only the suggested
vehicle adapter/charger (CM No. T16-VRU30).
To power the camcorder using the vehicle adapter/charger, do the
following:
1. Connect one end of the auxiliary power cord to the vehicle
adapter/charger's DC OUT jack.
2. Connect the other end of the auxiliary power cord to the camcorder's
DC IN 6V jack.
3. Plug the vehicle adapter/charger's power cord into your vehicle's
cigarette-lighter socket.
You can now operate the camcorder as usual.
CAUTION: The supplied vehicle adapter/charger is specially designed
for use with the Model 127 camcorder. Never use it to
power any other device.
NOTES: Be sure to push the plug completely into the cigarette-
lighter socket.
Be sure the socket is free from ashes and other debris.
(LB/km-02/03/1997)
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