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Power Your Camcorder
Use the RCA Optional Car Cord Adapter
The optional DCC096 car cord shown on
page 53 allows you to power your
camcorder from the cigarette lighter
socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts
12-volts to a 9.6-volt output.
Note: Consult the installation and operating
instructions enclosed with the DCC096 for
complete operating instructions.
Use the DCC096 Car Cord Adapter
1. Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch to
OFF to turn off the camcorder.
2. If the battery or DC cable is attached
to the camcorder, remove it.
3. Insert the small plug on the car cord to
the DC IN 9.6V jack located on the
back of the camcorder.
4. Take the vehicle's cigarette lighter out
of the socket.
5. Insert the car cord's cigarette lighter
plug into the vehicle's cigarette lighter
socket.
Cigarette
Lighter
Socket
Optional
Car Cord
(DCC096)
Caution: The DCC096 car cord is
designed to be used only with
vehicles having 12-volt negative
ground electrical systems.
Warning: To avoid possible damage
to the camcorder, use only the
DCC096 car cord. It has positive tip
polarity and is capable of converting
12 volts to 9.6 volts.
DC IN 9.6V
Jack
6. Press and hold the small button on the
CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch while you
set it to CAMERA to turn on the
camcorder.
Notes: Consult the vehicle owner's manual to
see if vehicle's ignition switch must be turned
on before DC car cord will operate.
When using the car cord to power the
camcorder, the battery level indicator has no
meaning.
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