Charging The Battery - Panasonic HDC-SD80 Operating Instructions Manual

Charging the battery

When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully
before using this unit for the first time.
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is
always "live" as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
Important:
≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit.
Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
≥ The battery can also be charged using a battery charger (VW-BC10PP; optional).
≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.
≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 30 oC
(50 °F to 86 °F). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)
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A DC input terminal
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
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Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.
2
Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.
≥ The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds, indicating that charging has begun.
It will turn off when the charging is completed.
∫ Connecting to the AC outlet
If you turn on the unit while connecting the AC adaptor, you can use the unit with power
supplied from the outlet.
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 129.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 8, 14, 15, 139).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period
of time with doors and windows closed.
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