Using The Battery To Power Your Camcorder - RCA Pro807 Owner's Manual

Powering Your Camcorder
Using the Battery to Power Your
Camcorder
The battery must be charged before it can be used the
first time. Initial charging will take approximately
one hour. When fully charged, the battery should
supply about 45-60 minutes of operating time
(depending on how much you use zoom and pause,
auto focus, and record-pause).
The adapter charger has a REFRESH button that
allows you to completely discharge the battery. The
nickel cadmium battery will provide longer operation
time if it is "refreshed" before charging. Refreshing
a battery will take approximately 3-1/2 hours. The
operation time of the battery may decrease if the
battery's power has not been completely exhausted
before it is recharged. Refresh a partially discharged
battery before recharging it.
To AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz
Charging the Battery
If the DC cord is connected to the adapter/charger,
remove its plug.
1. Plug the adapter/charger into the nearest AC outlet
(100-240V, 50/60Hz). The POWER indicator will
light.
2. Align the reference mark on the battery with the
line on the adapter/charger.
3. Hold the battery flush against the adapter/charger
and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it
locks into place.
4. Press the REFRESH button to discharge the
battery. After a few seconds the CHARGE
indicator will slowly flash. The CHARGE
(continued)
When using the battery to power the camcorder,
place the ON/POWER SAVE lever in the POWER
SAVE position during recording breaks to conserve
the battery's power. Place it back in the ON position
when you are ready to resume recording.
Note: The small marker switch on the top of the battery
is for use as a personal reminder to help you remember to
recharge the battery. It has no other function.
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.
REFRESH Button
CHARGE Indicator
POWER Indicator
indicator will stop flashing after the battery has
been discharged. Then, the POWER indicator will
light, and the battery will automatically recharge.
Note: If the CHARGE indicator on the AC
adapter/charger starts flashing rapidly, remove the
battery from the adapter/charger. Try attaching the
battery again. Make sure it is correctly attached.
5. Remove the charged battery by sliding it off the
adapter/charger. Unplug the AC power cord from
the AC outlet.
6. Attach the charged battery to the camcorder as
shown on the next page.
Marker Switch
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