Charging The Battery - Panasonic HDC-SD700 Owner's Manual

Charging the battery

When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully
before using this unit for the first time.
Important:
≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit.
Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
≥ The battery can also be charged using a battery charger (VW-BC20PP; optional).
≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 °C to 30 °C
(50 °F to 86 °F). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)
A DC input terminal
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1
Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.
2
Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.
≥ The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds, indicating that charging has
begun.
It will turn off when the charging is completed.
∫ Connecting to the AC outlet
If you turn on the unit while connecting the AC adaptor, you can use the unit with power
supplied from the outlet.
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 144.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 11, 21, 156).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period
of time with doors and windows closed.
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