Powering the camcorder – RCA CC417 User Manual
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Powering the Camcorder
The battery level indicator (
)
always appears in the camcorder’s
viewfinder to show how much battery
power is left in the rechargeable battery.
This indicator is not recorded on the tape.
• When the battery is fully charged,
the display shows
.
• After a while, only
appears.
Battery Level Indicator
Display in Viewfinder
Caution: When the battery reaches its empty level during use, the camcorder will
turn off. However, the battery should have enough reserve power to eject the cassette
when you press STOP/EJECT.
If the camcorder does not eject the cassette when you press STOP/EJECT, do not
force the cassette door open. This will damage your camcorder.
Before attempting to eject the cassette, power your camcorder with the
adapter/charger or recharge the battery.
Check Battery Power (Battery Level Indicator)
• When the battery reaches the empty
level,
will start flashing.
Recharge the battery or attach the
adapter/charger before continuing to
use the camcorder.
Note: The battery level indicator has no
meaning when you power the camcorder with
the adapter/charger or optional car cord.