Hitachi VM-2300A User Manual

CHARGING THE BATTERY
1. Plug the AC adaptor/charger power cord into AC
electrical outlet.
2. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor/charger. Align
the reference arrow on the battery with that of AC
adaptor/charger and push the battery flush with the
AC adaptor/charger and slide it in the direction of
arrow. .
3. The charge light will be lit while the battery is accept-
ing a charge, and will go out when the battery is fully
charged.
NOTES:
1.
The time required’ for charging the battery is ap-
prox. two hours for VM-BP64 and three hours
for VM-BP65.
. When fully charged, the battery should supply
approx. 90 — 120 minutes of operating time for
VM-BP65 (45 — 60 minutes for VM-BP64) (de-
pending on how much you use zoom and pause).
. Charge the battery after use and store it at normal
room temperature.
. Recharge your battery at least once every six
months. The battery is a lead-acid battery. This
battery tends to discharge if not used for an ex-
tended period of time. If the battery is stored for
a extended length of time without being
recharged, you may not be able to recharge it.
. A battery charged after being stored for a long
period may not supply power for the specified
time. Additional rechargings will help restore the
battery’s operation time.
. The battery should be charged at a temperature
of 32°F — 95°F (0°C — 35°C) to prevent
damage.
. Do not operate the battery at temperatures below
14°F (— 10°C) or above 95°F (35°C). The battery
may be damaged if operated at temperatures
above 122°F (50°C). Operation time will
decrease at extremely low temperatures.
8.
10.
.
Do
not
attempt
to
disassemble
or
modify
the
bat-
12,
Charge Light
POWER Light
After repeated chargings and use, the operation
time will gradually decrease. When operation
time becomes too short to be useful, it is time to
replace the battery.
. If “CHARGE” and “POWER” lights on the AC
adaptor/charger start flashing, remove the bat-
tery and then reattach it. If after several attempts
both lights continue to flash, this means your bat-
tery cannot take a charge and must be replaced
with
a
new
one.
,
Both lights will also flash if a hot battery is
attached to the AC adaptor/charger. Attaching
an
extremely
hot
battery
to
the
AC
adaptor/
charger is not recommended; it should be allowed
to cool down before being attached.
Do not short the battery's terminal.
tery. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing the
battery
to
excessive
heat
—
over
149°F
(65°C)
could be hazardous.
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Hitachi VM-2300A Specifications

General

Brand	Hitachi
Model	VM-2300A
Category	Camcorder
Language	English