Hitachi VM-3800A Camcorder User Manual


 
CHECKING THE BATTERY
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1. Connect the small plug of the car battery cord to the "DC IN 9.6V" jack of the
camcorder.
2. Connect the other end of the car battery cord to the car's cigarette lighter socket.
The car battery cord is designed to be used only with automobiles having a l 2-volt
negative ground sYstem,
To prevent fire or shock hazard or damage to your camcorder, please use only the
specified car battery cord.
When the "_" indication appears in the viewfinder and flashes while the camcorder is
being operated with a battery (provided), it indicates that the battery charge is low.
Charge it or replace it with a charged battery.
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After several minutes, the symbol will change to "_". When the battery is very near
empty, the symbol will change to "f:" and start blinking. You should find an alternative
power source or recharge the battery before continuing to use your camcorder.
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