RCA CC436, User Manual

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Powering the Camcorder
1. Attach the battery to the adapter/
charger as shown. Align the reference
arrow on the battery with the arrow on
the adapter/charger. Hold the battery
flush against the adapter/charger and
slide it in the direction of the arrow.
Note: You cannot charge the battery and
operate the camcorder from the adapter/
charger at the same time. Remove the
adapter/charger’s DC cable from the
camcorder to charge the battery.
2. Plug the adapter/charger into the
nearest AC outlet (120 V, 50/60 Hz).
3. The CHARGE indicator will light
while the battery is being charged.
When the indicator turns off, the
battery is fully charged.
4. Remove the battery from the
adapter/charger by sliding the battery
up and off.
5. Attach the charged battery to the
camcorder as shown on the next page.
Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder
Charging the Battery
The battery must be charged before it can be used the first time. Charging will take
approximately two hours depending on the condition of the battery. When fully
charged, the battery should supply approximately 60 minutes of operating time
(depending on how much you use zoom and pause). To extend the battery’s operation
time, turn off the camcorder’s power when not in use.
Adapter/Charger
Rechargeable
Battery
Hold Battery
Flush and
Slide Down
Plug in AC Outlet
(120 V, 50/60 Hz)
Align Arrows
CHARGE
Indicator
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.
WARNING: LEAD-
ACID BATTERY.
MUST BE DISPOSED
OF PROPERLY.