Panasonic AG-DVC7 Dv Camcorder - Page 12

Before Use Power Supply $ Using the AC Adaptor DC IN 7.9V U Disconnecting the Power Source Set the [OFF/ON] Switch b to [OFF] and, disconnect the DC Input Lead or remove the Battery. PUSH S 1 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and the AC mains socket. 2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC IN] Socket U on the Camera Recorder. 3 Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor. OBefore connecting or disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on the Camera Recorder to [OFF] and make sure that [CAMERA/VCR] Lamps is not lit. $ Using the Battery Before use, fully charge the Battery. 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it. OSince the Battery will not be charged when the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor. OThe [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging starts. OWhen the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed. 2 Attach the charged Battery to the Camera Recorder. OFF ON b OWhile pressing the [PUSH] Button S with your index, remove the battery by pushing it up with your thumb. CAUTION: This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V AC. An AC plug adapter may be required for voltages other than 120V/AC. If a conversion plug is required, consult with your dealer as to which one is to be purchased. OFor other notes concerning this item, see -42-. O Do not bring metal objects (such as necklaces or hairpins) into contact with the battery terminals. The terminals may short circuit and generate heat, and touching them in this condition may cause severe burns. O The battery heats up during operation and during charging, as does the camera recorder body. O If recording and stop operations are repeated more than is necessary, the recording time will be less than the values given in the above table. O Store the battery only when it is fully discharged. It is recommended that the battery be charged once a year when it is being stored long-term and that it be placed back in storage after it has been fully discharged using the camera recorder. O When the temperature of the battery unit has risen to an extremely high level or dropped to an extremely low level or when the battery is not used for prolonged periods of time has become fully discharged, the "CHARGE" lamp flashes several times, and charging commences automatically. O If the "CHARGE" lamp continues to flash even though the battery temperature is normal, consult your dealer as a problem may have developed within the battery or AC adapter. O When the battery is warm, it takes longer than usual for the battery to be charged. O When the AC adapter is used near a radio, the radio sound may be distorted. Use the adapter at a distance of at least one meter from the radio. O Noise may be heard while the AC adapter is in use; however, this is normal and not indicative of any malfunctioning. O The battery cannot be charged while supplying power from the AC adapter to the camera recorder. 12