Panasonic BQ-CC75A Operating Instructions

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• Thank you for purchasing the
Panasonic Charger, MODEL BQ-CC75A.
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INSTRUCTIONS –
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RISK OF FIRE
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SHOCK,
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INSTRUCTIONS.
Parts location
Fig. 1
AC plug
AAA – terminal
AA – terminal
AC plug
Four charging
indicator lights
(Located in the
battery charger)
Fig. 2
USB output
indicator
USB-OUT port
+ terminal
Fig. 3
2
1
2
Fig. 4
Please read these instructions and warnings before using
this product, and save this manual for future use. In
addition, be sure to read the warnings on the batteries.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury and property damage from,
but not limited to, the risk of electric shock or fire:
1. To reduce the risk of injury, we recommend that
Panasonic Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are used.
2. Do not use non-rechargeable batteries.
3. Do not open or disassemble the charger.
4. Do not get the charger wet or allow water or
other liquids to enter the charger.
5. Only use the charger indoors, in a dry location.
6. Do not use the charger if its plug or the batteries
are damaged.
7. Do not use the charger in direct sunlight.
8. For connection to a power supply located outside
the U.S or Canada, use the proper plug adapter.
9. This charger is intended for use in a vertical,
upright position.
Read and follow all instructions. Children should
not use this charger without adult supervision.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR U.S.A. ONLY
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Warning: Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority
to operate this equipment.
FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician for help.
Using the charge function
This charger allows AA and AAA Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries to be charged in multiple combinations; from
one to four batteries at a time. (fig 4)
Observe the correct polarity by matching the positive
1)
(+) and negative (-) terminals on the batteries to the
positive (+) and negative (-) on the charger. Insert the
batteries from the negative (-) end first. (fig 3) If a AAA
battery is inserted from the positive (+) end first, the
negative (-) terminal on the charger may be damaged.
2) Plug the charger into a standard 100-240V AC outlet.
3) The charger LED lights will become solid indicating
charging has begun. If charging does not start:
Ensure batteries have been installed correctly and
a)
are making proper contact with terminals.
(Fig.1 and 2)
b) Make sure charger is plugged into a working
AC outlet.
c) Charging batteries while a USB cable is plugged
into the device is not possible. If the USB output
indicator is lit, the charger is in USB outputmode.
Disconnect the USB cable from thecharger to
charge batteries.
4) After batteries are completely charged, LED charge
indicator light will turn off. Once the charging has been
completed unplug charger from AC outlet and remove
Charging times shown in Table 1 are
batteries.
approximate.
Actual charging times can vary based on
temperature and battery condition.
Using the USB output function
(use as an AC adapter)
This function disables power supply from the batteries
and allows you to use the charger as an AC adapter.
1) Plug the charger into a standard 100-240V AC outlet.
2) Fully insert a commercially available USB Type A
cable into the USB-OUT port on the charger. The USB
output LED indicator will light and output will start.
a) Battery charging will stop while USB output
is in progress.
b) Even if the USB output indicator is lit, USB output
charging will not start unless the USB connector is
fully inserted.
3) To cancel the USB output function, disconnect the
USB cable from the charger.
• If you do not intend to use the charger after USB
output is finished, disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet, and remove the charged batteries.
• The USB output function does not stop
automatically. Depending on the device connected
to the charger, the device can become very hot, so
be sure to disconnect the USB cable from the
charger or from the AC outlet.
MAINTENANCE, CARE AND CLEANING
• Care and cleaning is essential.
• Unplug charger from AC outlet.
• If necessary clean with a dry cloth to remove
dirt and grime.
• Never immerse the charger in water or in any
other liquid.