Hitachi VM-1600A Camcorder User Manual


 
CHARGING A BATTERY
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CHARGING A BATTERY
1. Plug the AC adaptor/charger power cord into AC electrical outlet.
2. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor/charger. Align the reference arrow on the battery
with that of AC adaptor/charger and push the battery flush with the AC adaptor/charger
and slide it in the direction of arrow.
NOTE: You must remove the DC cord from the AC adaptor/charger to charge the battery. If
the DC cord is connected, "CHARGE" light will not light.
3. The "CHARGE" light will be lit while the battery is accepting a charge, and will go out
when the battery is fully charged.
NOTES:
1. The time required for charging the battery is approx. two hours for VM-BP66 and three
hours for VM-BP67.
2. When fully charged, the battery should supply approx. 90 ~ 120 minutes of operating
time for VM-BP67 (45 ~ 60 minutes for VM-BP66) (depending on how much you use zoom
and pause).
3. Charge the battery after use and store it at normal room temperature.
4. Recharge the battery at least once every six months. The battery is a lead-acid battery.
This battery tends to discharge if not used for an extended period of time. If the battery is
stored for an extended length of time without being recharged, you may not be able to
recharge it.
5. A battery charged after being stored for a long period may not supply power for the
specified time. Additional rechargings will help restore the battery's operation time.
6. The battery should be charged at a temperature of 50ºF - 86ºF (10ºC - 30ºC) to prevent
damage.
7. Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 14ºF (-10ºC) or above 95ºF (35ºC).
The battery may be damaged if operated at temperatures above 122ºF (50ºC). Operation
time will decrease at extremely low temperatures.
8. After repeated chargings and use, the operation time will gradually decrease. When