Checking The Battery - Hitachi VM-7400A Instruction Manual

POWER SOURCES - 10 -
1. Plug the AC adaptor/charger power cord into AC electrical outlet.
2. Connect one end of the DC cord (provided) to the "DC IN 9.6V" jack of the camcorder.
Connect the other end of the DC cord to the "DC OUTPUT" of the AC adaptor/charger.
NOTES:
• The AC adaptor/charger cannot charge the battery and operate the camcorder at the same time.
• When using the AC adaptor/charger to power the camcorder, the battery level indicator may display
" ". This indicator is used for battery operation and has no meaning when using the AC adaptor/charger to
power the camcorder.
 W HEN USING WITH THE CAR BATTERY (By using optional car battery cord Hitachi VM-CC70A)
1. Connect the small plug of the car battery cord to the "DC IN 9.6V" jack of the camcorder.
2. Connect the other end of the car battery cord to the car's cigarette lighter socket.
NOTES:
• The car battery cord is designed to be used only with automobiles having a 12-volt negative ground system.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard or damage to your camcorder, please use only the specified car battery cord.

CHECKING THE BATTERY

When the " " indication appears in the viewfinder and flashes while the camcorder is being operated with a
battery (provided), it indicates that the battery charge is low. Charge it or replace it with a charged battery.
Press the "DISPLAY" button. The remaining battery power level will appear in the viewfinder.
When the battery is fully charged, " " is displayed. After several minutes, the symbol will change to " ".
When the battery is very near empty, the symbol will change to " " and start blinking. You should find an
alternative power source or recharge the battery before continuing to use your camcorder.