Hitachi DZ-MV780A Instruction Manual page 42

BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR
When the battery is used to power tile DVD video camera/recorder, tile battery remaining level
appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows:
Fully charged • Nearly empty
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White portion shows remaining level (Btinks)
Note:
The remaining levet indicator "_ " may be displayed for an extended period, and "_ " or "_ " may be displayed
for a shorter period
If the remaining battery level runs out, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off If this happens, be
sure to set the power switch to "OFF" in order to remove the disc (see page 47)
EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY
Charge battery immediately before using
DVD video cameralrecorder:
The battery will slightly disrharge even ifit is
detached fl'om the DVD video camera/recordei_
If the battery is left attached to DVD video
camera/recorder, it will consume a slight
amot/nt of povv'et\
Therefore, it is recommended that you charge
the battery shortly befbre using the DVD video
camera/recorder, usually on the day befbre you
plan to use it.
However, since the battery used for this DVD
video camera/recorder is fi'ee fl'om the memory
eft)ct, you do not need to completely discharge
the battery bef}0re charging it.
When not using the DVD video camera/
recorder for an extended period:
It is rerommended that you fiflly rharge the
battery once a year, attach it to DVD video
camera/recorder and use it tq); then remove the
battery and store it in a cool place again.
Battery life:
The battery life varies greatly depending on the
ambient environment and how ofien the DVD
video camera/recorder is used. If the usable
time of DVD video camera/recorder with a fiflly
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 of'[ 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 100.
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 140°F (60°C): Neglecting this could damage
the battery. Also, do not store the battery in a
place which is too cold, such as in a refl'igerator:
Doing so could cause condensation when using
the DVD video camera/recorder with the
battery.
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