Using Alternative Power Sources; Using The Ac Adapter/Charger; Using A Car Battery - Hitachi VM-E230A Instruction Manual

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a cold place. (At 50°F (10°C), the chemical reaction decreases the capacity of battery to
one-tenth when compared to that at normal temperature 68°F (20°C).)
Note: Noise may appear momentarily in the viewfinder when recording is started or
stopped.
Note: Be careful when touching the batteries with your bare hand to remove them as they
are warm during and just use.
Note: Since the supply voltage from batteries decreases more abruptly when compared to
that from a battery pack, the battery remaining level indicator (
viewfinder, noise may occur, the picture and sound may not be recorded normally and/or
the power may be turned off soon. These phenomena occur because the capacity of
batteries becomes low. So turn the power switch off and replace the batteries. If the power
switch is left turned on in this state, the power may turn on temporarily and turn off again
repeatedly.
Note: Be sure not to short, disassemble, heat or throw batteries into fire. This is very
dangerous.

Using Alternative Power Sources

Using the AC Adapter/Charger

Please ensure that the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is in the OFF position whenever
attaching or detaching any power supply (ie. battery, AC adapter/charger, etc.)
1. Plug the AC adapter/charger power cord into an AC outlet. Make sure that the wide
blade fits into the wide slot. If it doesn't fit try reversing it. If you still cannot make fit the
blades fully into the outlet either contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet, or
use a polarized cord or outlet accessory.
2. Connect one end of the DC cord (provided) to the DC IN jack of the camcorder.
Connect the other end of the DC cord to the DC OUTPUT of the AC adapter/charger.
Note: The AC adapter/charger can be used around the world. An AC plug adapter is
required in some foreign countries. If you need one purchase it at your Hitachi distributor.
Note: The battery level indicator sometimes displays the partial charge symbol when using
the AC adaptor/charger. Ignore this indicator when using the AC adaptor/charger.

Using a Car Battery

The camcorder can be powered with a car battery by using an optional car battery cord
(Hitachi VM-CC80A) to plug the camcorder into the car's cigarette lighter socket. Please
ensure that the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is in the OFF position whenever attaching or
) may not flash in the