Panasonic Quasar Palmcorder VM-L451 Operating Instructions Manual page 9

Supplying Power
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.
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.
U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:-
The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel cadmium battery
which is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local
laws- is ille9al to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream.
Please call 1 -800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
POWER Lamp
VCR DC OUT
Connector
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DC IN
Connector
Socket (12 V)
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DC IN
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Connector
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Car Battery Cord
D (optional)
Cigarette
Lighter Plug
I Connect AC Adaptor VCR DC OUT to
Camcorder DC IN
with supplied DC
Power Cable.
2
Plug in AC Adaptor.
POWER Lamp lights.
Note:
• While the DC Power Cable (supplied) is
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.)
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CAUTION:-
This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC.
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.
I Connect PV-C16 Car Battery Cord
(optional) to Camcorder DC IN.
2
@ Start engine first.
(g) Plug Car Battery Cord into
Cigarette lighter socket.
• If Car Battery cord fuse needs
replacing, use exact current rating
(in amps).
Note:
• 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
lighter plug.