Battery Remaining Level Indicator; Efficient Use Of Battery - Hitachi DZMV350EUK Instruction Manual

BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR

When the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears
in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows:
Fully charged
:
Note
The remaining level indicator "
a shorter period.

EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY

Charge battery immediately before using DVD
video camera/recorder:
The battery will slightly discharge even if it is
detached from the DVD video camera/recorder. If
the battery is left attached to DVD video camera/
recorder, it will consume a slight amount of power.
Therefore, it is recommended that you charge the
battery shortly before using the DVD video
camera/recorder, usually on the day before you
plan to use it.
However, since the battery used for this DVD video
camera/recorder is free from the memory effect,
you do not need to completely discharge the
battery before charging it.
When not using the DVD video camera/recorder
for an extended period:
It is recommended that you fully charge the battery
once a year, attach it to DVD video camera/
recorder and use it up; then remove the battery and
store it in a cool place again.
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White portion shows remaining level
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Store in cool, dark place:
When you are not using the DVD video camera/
recorder, remove the battery and store it in a cool,
dark place. If you store it in a place where the
temperature is high, the battery life will be
shortened. Be especially sure not to store the
battery in an environment (in a closed vehicle) over
60°C: Neglecting this could damage the battery.
Battery life:
The battery life varies greatly depending on the
ambient environment and how often the DVD
video camera/recorder is used. If the usable time of
DVD video camera/recorder with a fully charged
battery is noticeably short, the battery is probably
dead: Purchase a new one.
Power save and discharge of battery:
It is recommended that you turn the DVD video
camera/recorder off in status other than recording,
since even during recording pause battery power is
consumed at the same level as during recording.
If, when you specify Power Save On, the recording
pause status continues for approximately 5
minutes, the DVD video camera/recorder will
automatically turn off.
To set or release power save, see "Turning DVD
Video Camera/Recorder Off Automatically
(Power Save)" on page 90.
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