Panasonic AG-AC160A Operating Instructions Basic - Page 25

Preparation Description of parts „„Charging lamp ON: Charging OFF: Charging complete Flashing: See below „„If the charging lamp is flashing Confirm that there is no dirt, dust, or foreign substances attached to the connectors of the battery or the AC adaptor and ensure that the adaptor has been connected correctly. ••If there is dirt, dust, or foreign substances on the connectors, disconnect the power plug from the socket before cleaning. ••If the charging lamp continues to flash, the battery or the AC adaptor may be damaged. Consult the dealer where it was purchased. „„Charging time and available recording time standards Battery model Voltage/ capacity Charging time Maximum continuous recording time CGA-E/625 (bundled) 7.2 V/ 5800/5400 (typ./min.) mAh Approx. 5 hours and 50 minutes Approx. 3 hours and 30 minutes VW-VBG6 (optional) 7.2 V/ 5800/5400 (typ./min.) mAh Approx. 5 Approx. 3 hours and hours and 50 minutes 30 minutes ••The figures in the preceding table are for normal temperature conditions (temperature 25°C (77°F)/ humidity 60%). This only serves as a guide since charging may take longer in high or low temperatures. ••Charging may take longer if the battery has not been in use for a long period of time. ••Given here are the standard maximum continuous recording times when recording in PH 1080/60i (PH 1080/50i) mode using the viewfinder with no connections to any external devices and with the LCD monitor closed. ••This serves only as a guide as available recording times may vary according to usage conditions. ••Charging times are based on the time to charge batteries from an empty state. „„Remaining battery capacity display When using Panasonic batteries that are compatible with this product, the remaining battery capacity is displayed in minutes. [ ] 1h30m The time remaining (as shown previously) is displayed after a brief pause. ••As battery capacity decreases, the display will change as follows: [ ][ ][ ] [ ][ ]. When there are only 3 minutes or less of capacity left, [ ] will be displayed in red, and when the battery becomes empty, [ ] will flash. ••The remaining battery capacity may not be displayed correctly when the battery is used in high or low temperatures, or when the battery has not been used for a long period of time. To ensure that the remaining battery capacity is displayed correctly, use the battery completely from a fully-charged state and charge it again. (Remaining battery capacity may still not be displayed correctly if the battery has been used for long periods in high or low temperatures, or if the battery has already been recharged numerous times.) ••This only serves as a guide as remaining battery capacity display times may vary according to usage conditions. ••The remaining battery capacity display will momentarily disappear when switching between modes, when conducting REC CHECK operations, or when changing the LCD brightness since the capacity is recalculated during these times. ••This is not displayed when using the AC adaptor. ••The battery and the camera itself becomes hot while it is being used or charged. ••Available recording time is reduced if you repeatedly start and stop recording. ••The battery takes longer to charge when it is warm. ••Using the AC adaptor near radios may distort their sound. Keep the AC adaptor 1 meter or more away from radios. ••The AC adaptor may make some noise when in use, but this is normal. ••The battery cannot be recharged when a DC cord is connected to the AC adaptor. 25