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Powering the Camcorder, from an AC Outlet

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Preparation Preparation Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet You can also power the camcorder from a power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter/ battery charger and DC cable. Caution: • The supplied AC adapter/battery charger is specially designed for use with this camcorder, and should not be used as a power supply for other camcorders. 1 Make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 5 Insert the DC cable plug into the DC OUT jack on the AC adapter. Connect the supplied power cord to the AC adapter, and insert the AC plug into a power outlet. • The POWER indicator on the AC adapter lights up, and the camcorder is supplied power. DC OUT jack POWER indicator To power outlet 2 Lift up the viewfinder. 3 Align the = mark on the side of the DC cable connecting plate with the q mark on the camcorder (1), and slide the connecting plate down completely until it locks into place (2). DC cable connecting plate Note: • When the AC adapter/battery charger is used to power the camcorder, it cannot be used to charge the battery pack. Removing the DC cable from the camcorder Perform steps 1 and 2 above. Press the power source PUSH release button (1), and slide the connecting plate up and take it out (2). 4 Lower the viewfinder. Power source PUSH release button Cautions: • BEFORE REMOVING THE DC CABLE, ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK AND TURN THE POWER OFF. If you remove the DC cable during recording or playback, the tape will remain wound around the video head drum, potentially causing damage to the tape. • Disconnect the camcorder from the AC adapter if you will not use the camcorder for a long period of time. 9

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9
Preparation
Preparation
Powering the Camcorder
from an AC Outlet
You can also power the camcorder from a
power outlet by using the supplied AC adapter/
battery charger and DC cable.
Caution:
•
The supplied AC adapter/battery charger is
specially designed for use with this camcorder,
and should not be used as a power supply for
other camcorders.
1
Make sure that the Power switch is set
to OFF.
2
Lift up the viewfinder.
3
Align the
=
mark on the side of the
DC cable connecting plate with the
q
mark on the camcorder (
1
), and slide
the connecting plate down completely
until it locks into place (
2
).
4
Lower the viewfinder.
DC cable
connecting
plate
5
Insert the DC cable plug into the DC
OUT jack on the AC adapter. Connect
the supplied power cord to the AC
adapter, and insert the AC plug into a
power outlet.
•
The POWER indicator on the AC adapter
lights up, and the camcorder is supplied
power.
Note:
•
When the AC adapter/battery charger is used to
power the camcorder, it cannot be used to
charge the battery pack.
DC OUT jack
POWER
indicator
To power
outlet
Removing the DC cable from the
camcorder
Perform steps 1 and 2 above. Press the power
source PUSH release button (
1
), and slide the
connecting plate up and take it out (
2
).
Cautions:
•
BEFORE REMOVING THE DC CABLE,
ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAYBACK
AND TURN THE POWER OFF.
If you remove the
DC cable during recording or playback, the tape
will remain wound around the video head drum,
potentially causing damage to the tape.
•
Disconnect the camcorder from the AC adapter
if you will not use the camcorder for a long
period of time.
Power source PUSH
release button