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Battery Pack Consumption
• Recording with many starts and stops, frequent
zooming, and recording in low temperatures will
somewhat shorten actual recording time.
Accordingly, be sure to turn off the power when not
recording. Use of an auxiliary battery pack is
recommended to prevent undesirable interruptions
in your recording.
• Do not use an insufficiently charged or weak
battery pack. Such battery packs may cause the
power to automatically stop during Camcorder
operation to protect both the battery pack and the
unit.
Battery power is consumed even when the
Camcorder’s power is turned off. If the Camcorder
will not be used, remove the battery pack. (See
page 7.)
Note
Use only the RCA BB45 or BB50 battery
packs. They are designed specifically for use with this
Camcorder.
Battery Pack Life
The battery pack has a limited service life. If the
period of use becomes noticeably shorter with a
normal charge, the battery pack is at the end of its
service life. Replace it with a new battery pack.
Extending Battery Pack Life
This Camcorder uses a Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) type
or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) type battery pack.
• We recommend that you use the battery pack until
its charge is fully drained and the Camcorder is
inoperable before recharging the 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.
How to Use the Battery Pack Cover
• After the battery pack is charged, put the cover on
it so that the “CHARGE” mark printed on the label
is seen through the window, as shown.
• Before the battery pack is charged, put the cover
upside down so that only the battery pack casing is
seen through the window.
Temperature During Charging
• The Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) type BB45 battery
pack can be charged at temperatures of 0°C to
40°C (32°F to 104°F). To utilize the battery’s full
capacity, it is recommended that charging take
place at temperatures of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to
95°F).
• The Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) type BB50
battery pack can be charged at temperatures of
10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).
Caution
For safety, keep the battery pack in its
protective cover when it is not being used. If the
metal parts of the battery pack come in contact with
other metal items, there is a danger that a short
circuit may occur.
CHARGE
Window
Cover
Battery
pack
Label
Use and Care
Battery Packs
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