Panasonic PV-L452 Service Manual page 208

Supplying Power
Battery Care
Caution:
• Charge only with specified charger.
• Battery can be charged within a temperature range of
10 °C (50 °F) and 35 °C (95 °F).
• Battery is normally warm after charging or just after use.
• Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn-out Battery.
Safety precautions:
• Do not get Battery near, or dispose of in, fire.
• Do not directly connect (short circuit) the positive (+)
and negative (–) terminals.
• Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble Battery.
AC Adaptor
DC Power Cable
POWER Lamp
DC OUT
Connector
CAUTION:
This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz. An AC plug adaptor may be required
for voltages other than 120 V AC. Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts
distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. We recommend using the accessory
power plug adaptor (VJSS0070) in an area which has special AC outlets.
Car Battery Cord (Optional)
DC IN
Connector
Car Battery Cord
(optional)
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1
Connect AC Adaptor DC OUT to
Camcorder DC IN with supplied DC
Power Cable.
2
Plug in AC Adaptor.
POWER Lamp lights.
Note:
DC IN
• While the DC Power Cable (supplied) is
Connector
connected to the AC Adaptor, the Battery
cannot be charged.
• When not in use, unplug AC Adaptor from
AC outlet. (Adaptor uses 1.2 W of electricity
while plugged in.)
1
Connect PV-C16 Car Battery Cord
(optional) to Camcorder DC IN.
2
A Start engine first.
B Plug Car Battery Cord into
• If Car Battery cord fuse needs replacing,
Cigarette
Lighter
Note:
Socket (12 V)
• This cord only works in vehicles equipped
with DC 12 V (negative ground) battery.
Check with your car/truck dealer. Use only
specified car battery cord.
• To avoid blowing the car battery cord fuse,
do step 2 in the proper order.
• Running vehicles must be well ventilated.
• When not in use, disconnect cigarette
Cigarette
lighter plug.
Lighter Plug
• For personal safety the driver of the vehicle
should not attempt to operate the
camcorder while driving.
To avoid Battery damage:
• Do not drop or jar Battery.
• Use Battery with specified units only.
• If Battery is used in extremely high
temperatures, a safety device will
automatically prevent operation.
To prolong Battery life:
• While not in use, remove Battery from
the Camcorder and AC Adaptor, and
store in a cool, dark, dry place.
• Keep Battery terminals clean.
Cigarette lighter socket.
use exact current rating (in amps).