Hitachi DZ-BD70AF Owners Guide - Page 140

Troubleshooting If you have any trouble with your camcorder, first use this troubleshooting guide to try to solve the problem. If the problem persists, consult your dealer. Do not attempt to make any physical repairs yourself. Power supplies Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Battery cannot be charged. Is the DC power cord connected to the AC adapter/ charger? Unplug it. 21 Is the battery abnormally hot? Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then charge it. - Is the ambient temperature too low or too high? Charge the battery at 50 - 86ºF (10 - 30ºC). Has the battery been unused for a long time? Remove the battery, and then reattach it. If the battery does not charge after trying all of the above, 38 it may be dead. Purchase a new battery. Battery weakens fast. Are you using the camcorder where the temperature is low? A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP14SW) may 36 be discharged sooner than usual at low temperatures. Keep extra batteries on hand. Battery may be dead. The performance of the battery will deteriorate if it is used for an extended period of time or frequently. 38 Purchase a new battery. The CHARGE Is the ambient temperature too low or too high? indicator on AC Charge the battery at 50 - 86ºF (10 - 30ºC). adapter/charger is If the battery is completely drained (for example, if it has blinking. not been used for over a year), it may take longer to begin 36 charging. Continue charging: after awhile, the battery may recover enough voltage to begin charging normally and the CHARGE indicator will light. Additional Information 140