Panasonic PVL353D PVL353 User Guide - Page 10

Supplying Power Battery Care Caution: • Charge only with specified charger. • Battery can be charged within a temperature range of 10 °C (50 °F) and 35 °C (95 °F). • Battery is normally warm after charging or just after use. • Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn-out Battery. Safety precautions: • Do not get Battery near, or dispose of in, fire. • Do not directly connect (short circuit) the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals. • Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble Battery. To avoid Battery damage: • Do not drop or jar Battery. • Use Battery with specified units only. • If Battery is used in extremely high temperatures, a safety device will automatically prevent operation. To prolong Battery life: • While not in use, remove Battery from the Camcorder and AC Adaptor, and store in a cool, dark, dry place. • Keep Battery terminals clean. AC Adaptor DC Power Cable POWER Lamp DC OUT Connector DC IN Connector 1 Connect AC Adaptor DC OUT to Camcorder DC IN with supplied DC Power Cable. 2 Plug in AC Adaptor. POWER Lamp lights. Note: • While the DC Power Cable (supplied) is connected to the AC Adaptor, the Battery cannot be charged. • When not in use, unplug AC Adaptor from AC outlet. (Adaptor uses 1.2 W of electricity while plugged in.) CAUTION: This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC. Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070/K2DB42E00001) in an area which has special AC outlets. Car Battery Cord (Optional) 1 Connect PV-C16 Car Battery Cord (optional) to Camcorder DC IN. 2 A Start engine first. DC IN Connector Car Battery Cord (optional) Cigarette Lighter Socket (12 V) Cigarette Lighter Plug B Plug Car Battery Cord into Cigarette lighter socket. • If Car Battery cord fuse needs replacing, use exact current rating (in amps). Note: • This cord only works in vehicles equipped with DC 12 V (negative ground) battery. Check with your car/truck dealer. Use only specified car battery cord. • To avoid blowing the car battery cord fuse, do step 2 in the proper order. • Running vehicles must be well ventilated. • When not in use, disconnect cigarette lighter plug. • For personal safety the driver of the vehicle should not attempt to operate the camcorder while driving. 10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]