Sharp VL-NZ100U VLNZ100U|VLNZ150U Operation Manual - Page 25

Charging the Battery - battery charger

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Preparation Charging the Battery Pack 1 Attach the battery pack on the camcorder, and make sure that the Power switch is set to OFF. 2 Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet (1), then insert the DC plug into the DC input jack (2). • The charge indicator lights up. DC input jack To power outlet Charge indicator • The charge indicator turns off when the battery is charged. 3 Remove the DC plug from the DC input jack, then remove the AC adapter from the power outlet. Charging time and maximum continuous recording and playback times in TAPE modes Notes: • Charge the battery pack between 50°F and 86°F (10°C and 30°C). The battery pack may not charge properly at temperatures too low or too high. • The battery pack and charger become warm during charging. This is not a malfunction. • Using the zoom (see page 21) and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption. This may result in a decrease in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above. • The charging time and recording time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the condition of the battery pack. • See page 75 for more information on using the battery pack. Caution: • Charge only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445 battery packs. Other types of battery packs may burst, causing personal injury and damage. Extending battery pack life Even when the battery pack is not used, the capacity of the battery pack will naturally deteriorate over time. To limit the deterioration of the capacity, it is recommended to perform the following procedure at least once every six months: 1Fully charge the battery pack. 2Attach the battery pack to the camcorder, and set the Power switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette. Allow the battery power to fully discharge by leaving it on the camcorder until the camcorder power automatically turns off. 3Remove the battery pack and store it between 50°F and 68°F (10°C and 20°C). Battery Charging Max. continuous Max. continuous pack time recording time playback time BT-L225 approx. 2hr. BT-L445 approx. 3hr. 30min. approx. 1hr. 30min. approx. 3hr. approx. 1hr. 30min. approx. 3hr. 10

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Preparation
10
Charging the Battery
Pack
1
Attach the battery pack on the
camcorder, and make sure that the
Power switch is set to OFF.
2
Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet
(
1
), then insert the DC plug into the DC
input jack (
2
).
• The charge indicator lights up.
• The charge indicator turns off when the
battery is charged.
3
Remove the DC plug from the DC input
jack, then remove the AC adapter from
the power outlet.
Notes:
Charge the battery pack between 50°F and
86°F (10°C and 30°C). The battery pack may
not charge properly at temperatures too low
or too high.
The battery pack and charger become warm
during charging. This is not a malfunction.
Using the zoom (see page 21) and other
functions or turning the power on and off
frequently will increase power consumption.
This may result in a decrease in the actual
recording time compared to the maximum
continuous recording time listed above.
The charging time and recording time may
vary depending on the ambient temperature
and the condition of the battery pack.
• See page 75 for more information on using the
battery pack.
Caution:
•Charge only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445
battery packs. Other types of battery packs may
burst, causing personal injury and damage.
Extending battery pack life
Even when the battery pack is not used, the
capacity of the battery pack will naturally
deteriorate over time. To limit the deterioration
of the capacity, it is recommended to perform
the following procedure at least once every six
months:
1
Fully charge the battery pack.
2
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder,
and set the Power switch to CAMERA
without inserting a cassette. Allow the
battery power to fully discharge by leaving
it on the camcorder until the camcorder
power automatically turns off.
3
Remove the battery pack and store it
between 50°F and 68°F (10°C and 20°C).
BT-L225
Charging
time
Battery
pack
Max. continuous
recording time
Max. continuous
playback time
BT-L445
approx.
2hr.
approx.
3hr. 30min.
approx.
1hr. 30min.
approx.
1hr. 30min.
approx.
3hr.
approx.
3hr.
Charging time and maximum continu-
ous recording and playback times in
TAPE modes
Charge indicator
To power outlet
DC input jack