RCA ProV714 - Manual (Page 12)

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Charging Time and Maximum Time for Continuous
Recording in Camera Mode
Notes
• The use of the zoom and other functions and
outdoor recording (see page 13) increases the
power consumption, so that the actual recording
time per Battery Pack may actually be 30%-50%
less than the max. continuous recording time listed
above.
• The battery pack and charger become warm during
charging. This is not a malfunction.
• The charging time and recording time depend on
the ambient temperature and the condition of the
battery pack.
Extending Battery Pack Life
This Camcorder uses a Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) type
or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) type battery pack.
• After approximately nine or ten rechargings, use
the battery pack until its charge is fully drained and
the camcorder stops operating before recharging.
This will help extend the operating time of the
battery pack.
• Recharge the battery pack right before recording.
A battery pack stored for an extended time will
naturally wear down, resulting in decreased
recording time.
•
Do not try to recharge a fully charged battery pack
before it has been discharged, as this will cause
deterioration of the battery’s capacity.
•
Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place.
Cautions
• Charge only RCA model BB45 or BB50 battery
packs. Other types of battery packs may burst,
causing personal injury and damage.
• If the power source becomes disconnected during
recording, playback, or other operations, the tape
will remain wrapped around the drum, causing
possible damage to the tape. Reconnect the power
source to the main unit immediately.
Using the AC Adapter/
Battery Charger
Precautions:
•
The AC adapter/battery charger may interfere with
reception, if used near a radio.
• Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects
from entering the adapter/charger.
• The adapter/charger is a sealed unit. Do not
attempt to open or modify it.
•
Do not damage, drop, or subject the adapter/charger
to vibration.
•
Do not leave the adapter/charger in direct sunlight.
• Avoid using the adapter/charger in humid or
extremely hot places.
Charging the Battery Pack
1 Disconnect the DC output cable from the
AC adapter/battery charger if it is con-
nected. Insert the AC plug into a wall outlet.
The POWER indicator will light.
2 Align the “
L
” mark on the battery pack
with the “ K ” mark on the charger (1).
Next, press the other side of the battery
pack down until it clicks into place (2). The
CHARGE indicator lights.
3 The CHARGE indicator will go off, when
the battery pack is charged. Slide the
BATTERY EJECT switch in the direction of
arrow (1) and remove the battery pack (2).
Then, unplug the charger’s AC plug from
the wall outlet.
2
BATTERY EJECT
1 2
To wall outlet
CHARGE indicator
(orange)
POWER
indicator
(red)
Powering the Camcorder
Max. Continuous
Recording Time Charge Time
Battery
Pack
ProV712 ProV714
BB45
approx. approx. approx.
1 hr. 10 min. 50 min. 45 min.
BB50
approx. approx. approx.
3 hr. 1 hr. 35 min. 1 hr. 30 min.
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