RCA CC645 VHS Camcorder
(160-0869) Batteries Faxback Doc. # 45382

Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder

The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your cam-
corder directly from standard household power. The adapter/charger oper-
ates on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in
the world to power the camcorder or recharge the battery.

Attach Adapter/Charger

1. Connect one end of the DC cable to the DC OUT jack on the adapter/
charger.

2. Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on the camcord-
er as shown above.

3. Plug the adapter/charger's plug into the nearest AC outlet (100-240V,
50/60Hz).

4. If the adapter/charger is properly connected, its POWER indicator will
light.

CAUTION: Do not use this adapter/charger for any other purpose other than
charging the FB1260 or FB120 battery pack or supplying power to
the camcorder.

Remove Adapter/Charger

1. Unplug the adapter/charger from the wall outlet.

2. Remove the DC cable from the adapter/charger and camcorder.

Using an Optional Plug Adapter

An optional plug adapter may be required in some countries.

1. Plug the adapter/charger's plug into the AC plug adapter.

2. Plug the AC plug adapter into the AC outlet.

Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

The battery must be charged as described below before it can be used the first time. Initial charging will take approximately 70 minutes. When fully charged, the battery should supply about 70 minutes of operating time (depending on how much you use the light, zoom, and pause). Conserve batt- ery power by turning the camcorder off during recording breaks.

Note: The small marker switch on top of the battery is for use on a per-
sonal reminder to help you remember to recharge the battery. It has
no other function.

Battery Safety Precautions

Do not short the battery's terminals.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside. Use the battery only with specified adapter/
chargers and camcorders.

Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing it to excessive heat over
140 degrees F (65 degrees C) could be hazardous.

Attach the charged Battery

If the DC cable is attached to the camcorder, remove it before attaching
the battery. Also, install the lithium clock cell before attaching the
battery pack.

Details in Faxback Document #45406.

1. Align the reference mark on the battery with mark on back of camcorder.

2. Hold the top of the battery flush against the camcorder and press the
bottom of the battery down until it locks into place.

3. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA. The power indicator will light.

ATTENTION: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Consumer
Electronics product indicates that we are participating in a pro-
gram to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the
United States. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information or con-
tact your local recycling center.

CAUTION: When a battery is attached to the adapter/charger, do not turn
them upside down. The battery may fall off and be damaged or
cause injury.

Charge the Battery

If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger,
remove its plug.

1. Align reference mark on battery with mark on adapter/charger.

2. Hold the battery flush against the adapter/charger and slide it in the
direction of the arrow.

3. Plug adapter/charger into nearest AC outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz).

4. If the battery is properly connected, the adapter/charger's CHG
(charge) indicator will light.

Note: If you try to charge a battery that has not been charged for a
long period of time, it may take a few minutes for the CHG
indicator to light.

5. After the battery is charged, the END indicator will light.

6. Remove the charged battery by sliding it off the adapter/charger.

7. Attach the charged battery to the camcorder.

Use the REFRESH Button

The battery will provide increased operation time if you "refresh" it
after five chargings. The refresh feature "refreshes" the battery by
completely discharging it.

1. Attach battery to adapter/charger.

2. Press REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator will light and the battery will
begin discharging.

3. When discharging is completed, the REFRESH indicator will turn off, and
the CH indicator will light . The battery will then charge.

4. After the battery is charged, the END indicator will light. Remove the
battery from the adapter/charger.

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.

When (SYMBOL) appears, the battery is fully charged.

As the power is used SYMBOL and SYMBOL appear.

When the battery power is almost gone, SYMBOL 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 re-
place the battery.

If the CHG indicator starts flashing, the battery pack has become too
hot.

Remove the battery and let it cool down.

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

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

Optional Car Cord Adapter

The optional DCC08 car cord shown on page 76 allows you to power your cam-
corder from the cigarette lighter socket of a car, truck, or RV. It con- verts 12-volts to a 6-volt output.

Note: Consult the installation and operating instructions enclosed with
the DCC08 for complete operating instructions.

CAUTIONS:

The DCC08 is designed to be used only with vehicles having negative
ground electrical systems.

Use only car cord adapter DCC08 with this camcorder. Use of any other
car cord adapter may damage the camcorder and void your warranty.

Using the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter

1. Place the POWER switch in OFF to turn off the camcorder. Power indica-
tor on the camcorder turns off.

2. If the battery or DC cable is attached to the camcorder, remove it.

3. Hold the top of the power connector flush against the camcorder, and
press the bottom of the power connector down until it locks into place.

4. Take the vehicle's cigarette lighter out of the socket.

5. Insert the car cord's cigarette lighter plug into the vehicle's cigar-
ette lighter socket. The power indicator on the car cord adapter will
light.

6. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA to turn on the camcorder. The power
indicator on the camcorder lights.

CAUTION: Make sure the camcorder's power is turned off before removing the
car cord's plug from the cigarette lighter socket.

(br/SM 11/14/97)