Model 150 Compact Moviecorder
(160-0851)                 Batteries                  Faxback Doc. # 44987

Power Sources

You can power the Model 150 from one of three sources - the battery pack,
the AC adapter/charger, or a vehicle battery.

Because the supplied battery pack comes fully discharged, you must use one
of the other power sources to make your first recording, or you must wait
about one hour for the battery to charge.  See "Battery Pack."

AC Adapter/Charger

1.  Line up the alignment mark on the back of the camcorder with the
    alignment mark on the camera side of the adapter/charger, as shown.

    NOTE:  You cannot attach the adapter/charger to the camcorder when
           the battery pack is attached to the adapter/charger.

2.  Press the adapter/charger against the camera and slide it down until
    it locks into place.  It might be necessary to move the viewfinder
    out of the way.  See "Viewfinder Adjustment."

3.  Plug AC adapter/charger power cord into an AC outlet.

    You can now operate the Model 150 from adapter/charger power
    following the instruction in this manual.

To remove the adapter/charger, push the BATTERY EJECT lever in the direct-
ion of the arrow while pulling up and out on the adapter/charger.

Battery Pack

Charging the Battery Pack

1.  Line up the alignment mark on the battery side of the adapter/charger
    with the alignment mark on the battery pack, as shown.

2.  Press the battery pack against the adapter/charger and slide the
    battery pack down into place.

3.  Plug the AC power cord of the adapter/charger into a standard AC
    outlet.  The CHARGE indicator lights.

    NOTES: It takes about one hour to charge a fully discharged 1-hour
           battery pack.  The 2-hour battery pack takes about two hours to
           charge.  The CHARGE indicator goes off when the battery pack is
           fully charged.

           To remove the battery pack from the adapter/charger, pull up and
           out on the battery pack.

Attaching the Battery Pack To the Camera

1.  Line up the alignment mark on the camera with the alignment mark on
    the battery pack, as shown.

2.  Press the battery pack against the camera, and slide it down until
    it locks into place.

You can now operate the Model 150 from battery pack power following the
instruction in this manual.

To remove the battery pack from the camera, push the BATTERY EJECT lever
in the direction of the arrow while pulling up and out on the battery
pack.

Battery Pack Status

The remaining power in the battery is indicated in the electronic view-
finder when the camcorder is turned on and the battery pack is directly
attached to the camcorder.

If the digital counter is not in the viewfinder, an E flashes in the
viewfinder when the battery pack needs recharging.

Switch to a different power source, and charge the battery pack immediate-
ly.  Or, you can obtain an extra battery pack, and keep one on charge while
you are using the other.

If the digital counter is displayed in the viewfinder, E---F appears in
the viewfinder when the battery is fully charged. See: "Digital Counter
with Memory."

The F and two dashes disappear one at a time as battery power is used.
When - flashes, the battery pack must be recharged.

If you are using the adapter/charger or the DC power cord for power,
E----F is displayed in the viewfinder whenever the digital counter is
displayed.

Vehicle Battery

CAUTION:  Use this procedure only if your vehicle has a 12-volt, negative
          ground electrical system.  Also, note that the suggested DC power
          cord (CM No. T16-CC7A) provides 12 volts at 4 A, has a barrel
          connector with 5.5 mm outside diameter and 2.5 mm inside diameter,
          provides positive power to the center terminal of the DC jack, and
          has a cigarette lighter plug on the other end.

1.  Attach the barrel connector of the optional DC power cord to the DC IN
    12V jack on the back of the Model 150.

    The battery pack and/or the adapter/charger must be removed from the
    camcorder.

2.  Plug the other end of the power cord into the cigarette lighter socket
    of your vehicle.

If you have problems, be sure the power cord plug is pushed completely into
the lighter socket.  Also, be sure the socket is free from ashes and other
debris.


(LB/SM 10/30/97)