PRO 847 Camcorder (160-0865) Power / Batteries Faxback Doc. # 34696 Powering Your Camcorder Using the AC Adapter to Power Your Camcorder The adapter lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power. It operates on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the camcorder. Attach the AC Adapter 1. Press the PUSH button to open the battery compartment. Carefully open the compartment fully. 2. Insert the small plug on the AC adapter in the DC IN jack on the camcorder. 3. Close the battery compartment. Press the PUSH button to lock the battery compartment shut. 4. Plug the AC adapter's power cord into an operating outlet. Remove the AC Adapter 1. Unplug the adapter from the wall outlet. 2. Open the battery compartment and remove the plug from the DC IN jack. Using Optional AC Plug Adapter An optional plug adapter may be required in some countries. 1. Plug the adapter's plug into the AC plug adapter. 2. Plug the AC plug adapter into the AC outlet. Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder The battery must be charged as described below before it can be used the first time. Initial charging will take approximately 12 hours for the 234329 battery, and approximately 16 hours for the 234330 battery. When fully charged, the 234329 battery (model Pro842) should supply about 60 minutes of operating time and the 234330 battery (models Pro847 and Pro848) should supply about 65 minutes of operating time (depending on how much you use zoom and pause and load and unload cassettes). NOTE: The small marker switch on top of the 234330 battery is for use as a personal reminder to help you remember to recharge the battery. It has no other function. Battery Safety Precautions Do not short the battery's terminals. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Use the battery only with specified adapter/chargers and camcorders. Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing it to excessive heat - over 149 degrees F (65 degrees C) could be hazardous. Install the Battery 1. Press the PUSH button to open the battery compartment. Carefully open the compartment fully. 2. Insert the battery sideways and snap into place. 3. Close the battery compartment. Press the PUSH button to lock the battery compartment shut. Remove the Battery 1. Press the PUSH button to open the battery compartment. Carefully open the compartment fully. 2. Slide the battery towards the back of the camcorder and lift out. 3. Close the battery compartment. Press the PUSH button to lock the battery compartment shut. ATTENTION: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Consumer Electronics product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the United States. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information or contact your local recycling center. Using the Rechargeable Battery to Power Your Camcorder The battery must be installed as described above before it can be charged. Charge the Battery 1. Install the battery as described above. 2. Insert the small plug on the AC adapter in the DC IN jack on the camcorder. 3. Plug the AC adapter into an operating AC outlet. 4. Slide the POWER switch down into the CHARGE position. The CHARGE indicator will light and the battery will begin charging. 5. The 234329 battery (model Pro842) takes approximately 12 hours to charge, and the 234330 battery (models Pro847 and Pro848) takes approximately 16 hours to charge. 6. When the CHARGE indicator starts flashing, make sure to unplug the adapter from the wall outlet and the camcorder. NOTES: After approximately 16 hours, the CHARGE indicator will begin flashing to remind you that the battery is charged. Your battery may be charged before the CHARGE indicator starts flashing. The CHARGE indicator will start flashing approximately 16 hours after the POWER switch is placed in CHARGE even if no battery is being charged. Do not charge other models of batteries with the camcorder. Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator appears in the viewfinder when approximately half the battery power is left. This indicator shows you the amount of power in the battery. As the power is used (battery symbol), (battery symbol), and (battery symbol) appear. Nickel Cadmium Battery Care and Storage Do not store a battery pack where it can reach high temperature. Remove the battery from the camcorder when it is not in use to prolong the battery life. Recharge the battery just before it is used. If the battery is recharged and not used, it will slowly lose its charge. Make sure to exhaust the charge of the battery pack completely when recording. If the battery pack is recharged when the previous charge is not completely exhausted, the charge time gradually decreases. Charge the battery within a temperature range of 50 degrees F to 86 degrees F (10 degrees C to 30 degrees C) to prevent damage. After repeated charging and use, the operation time decreases gradually. When the operation time becomes too short to be useful, it is time to replace the battery. When there is approximately five minutes of battery power left in the battery, (battery symbol) appears in the viewfinder. The camcorder will turn off automatically after a few minutes. Slide the POWER switch upward to turn off the camcorder before replacing the battery. The battery level indicator will not be recorded on the tape when it appears in the viewfinder. The operating time of the battery may be shorter than normal even after a full charge: If it is used for the first time. The operating time is restored to its original level after the battery has been used two or three times (completely discharged and recharged). If it is used in low temperatures. If it is discharged completely and stored for a long period (more than three months). If it is stored in temperatures above 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). If the record-pause mode is used frequently. If excessively loading and unloading cassettes. Using Optional Alkaline "AA" Batteries You can power the camcorder with six alkaline dry-cell "AA" batteries. Install the Alkaline Batteries 1. Press the PUSH button to open the battery compartment. Carefully open the compartment fully. 2. Insert six alkaline batteries into the compartment matching the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries to the polarities shown in the battery compartment. 3. Close the battery compartment. Press the PUSH button to lock the battery compartment shut. NOTES: The camcorder may not operate properly in cold temperatures below 50 degrees F (10 degrees C). The camcorder and battery level indicator may not operate properly when the batteries need to be replaced. Remove the batteries if you will not be using the camcorder for a long period of time to extend the useful life of the batteries. Safety Precautions When Using Alkaline Batteries Do not short, disassemble, heat, or throw the batteries into a fire. Do not recharge the batteries or short the battery terminals. Do not short the battery terminals for the nickel cadmium battery. Batteries become warm during and after use. Use caution when removing them. Use "AA" alkaline batteries only during their recommended lifetime. Remove at least one battery if you will not be using the camcorder for a long period of time to extend the useful life of the batteries. Do not use manganese batteries to power the camcorder. To reduce the risk of battery leakage or an explosion: Make sure the battery is inserted with correct polarity. Remove the batteries from the camcorder before storing it. Do not use old and new batteries at the same time. If the batteries leak, remove the batteries and carefully wipe up the fluid. Keep the terminals clean. Use a dry cloth to wipe any dirt off the terminals. Using the Optional AC Adapter/Charger The optional CPS801C AC adapter/charger will power the camcorder and charge your rechargeable nickel cadmium battery. 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. Charging and Refreshing Rechargeable Battery The battery pack provides longer operation time if it is refreshed (completely discharged) before every charging. Refreshing takes approxi- mately 3 1/2 hours. Charge the Battery 1. Plug adapter/charger into an AC outlet (100-240V, 50/60 Hz). The POWER indicator lights. 2. Align the reference marks on the battery with marks on the adapter/ charger and slide the battery in the direction of the arrow until it locks. The CHARGE indicator lights while battery is charging. 3. Remove the battery when the CHARGE indicator turns off. NOTES: Make sure AC power cord is removed from the outlet when finished. If the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly, this may indicate the battery is improperly installed. Remove it and try again. If the CHARGE indicator still flashes rapidly, it may indicate the battery pack cannot be used. Refresh the Battery 1. Plug in the adapter/charger and attach the battery. 2. Press REFRESH. The CHARGE indicator flashes slowly and any remaining charge in the battery is discharged. The CHARGE indicator then stops flashing and the battery pack is recharged. 3. Remove the battery when the CHARGE indicator turns off. Power the Camcorder The optional CPS801C AC adapter/charger and optional DCC100 DC cable lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power. It operates on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the camcorder or recharge your battery pack. You may need a plug adapter in some countries. Consult your dealer. CAUTION: Do not use this adapter/charger for any purpose other than charging recommended battery or supplying power to the camcorder. Attach Adapter/Charger 1. Push the PUSH button to open the battery compartment. Carefully open the compartment fully. 2. Plug one end of the optional DC cable into the DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger and the other end into the DC IN jack on the camcorder. 3. Close the battery compartment. Press the PUSH button to lock the battery compartment shut. 4. Plug the AC adapter/charger power cord into an AC operating outlet. The adapter/charger's POWER indicator lights. Remove the Adapter/Charger 1. Unplug the adapter/charger from the wall outlet. 2. Disconnect the DC cable from the camcorder and adapter/charger. Using Optional AC Plug Adapter An optional plug adapter may be required in some countries. 1. Plug the adapter/charger's plug into the AC plug adapter. 2. Plug the AC adapter into the AC outlet. Lithium Cell Installation The remote's lithium cell is packed separately. Install it as follows: 1. Turn remote over, insert a pencil or paper clip in the small hole, and slide cell holder in the direction of the arrow to remove it. 2. Insert the cell in the cell holder so the positive (+) terminal faces up. 3. Replace cell holder in remote until it clicks into place. NOTES: Never place anything heavy on top of the remote control or lay it upside-down. Replace cell when camcorder fails to respond to remote. Remove cell from remote if it will not be used for a month or more. This will prevent possible damage from cell leakage. If leakage occurs, wipe up liquid inside compartment and replace cell. CAUTIONS: Lithium cell. Replace only with 3-volt lithium cell - such as CR2025. Use of other cell presents a risk of fire or explosion. Must be disposed of properly. Never handle punctured or leaking cell. May cause burns or personal injury. Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment. The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212 degrees F (100 degrees C), or incinerate. Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short circuit the + and - sides of the cell. (LB/EB 09/19/96)