Hitachi VTFX-6400A - Manual (Page 11)

CHARGING THE BATTERY - 11 -
NOTE: When a battery pack is used to power the camcorder, " " flashes even if "DISPLAY" is not pressed
to warn you that the battery power level is low.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
1. Plug the AC adaptor/charger power cord into AC electrical outlet.
2. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor/charger. Align the mark " " on the battery with that of AC
adaptor/charger and push the battery flush with the AC adaptor/charger and slide it in the direction of arrow.
NOTE: You must remove the DC cord from the AC adaptor/charger to charge the battery. If the DC cord is
connected, the "CHARGE" light will not light.
3. The "CHARGE" light will be lit while the battery is accepting a charge, and will go out when the battery is fully
charged.
Charging time and operation time
Charging time about 2 hours
Operation time about 1 hour
NOTES:
• The operation time depends on how often you use zoom and recording pause.
• Charge the battery after use and store it at normal room temperature.
• Recharge your battery at least once every six months. The battery is a lead-acid battery. This battery tends to
discharge if not used for an extended period of time. If the battery is stored for a extended length of time without
being recharged, you may not be able to recharge it.
• A battery charged after being stored for a long period may not supply power for the specified time. Additional
rechargings will help restore the battery's operation time.
• The battery should be charged at a temperature of 50 degrees F - 86 degrees F (10 degrees C - 30 degrees C
to prevent damage.
• Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 14 degrees F -10 degrees C or above 95 degrees F (35
degrees C). The battery may be damaged if operated at temperatures above 122 degrees F (50oC). Operation
time will decrease at extremely low temperatures,
• After repeated chargings and use, the operation time will gradually decrease. When operation time becomes
too short to be useful, it is time to replace the battery.
• If the "CHARGE" light on the AC adaptor/ charger starts flashing, remove the battery and then reattach it. If
after several attempts the light continues to flash, this means your battery cannot take a charge and must be
replaced with a new one.
The "CHARGE" light will not light if a hot battery is attached to the AC adaptor/charger. Attaching an extremely
hot battery to the AC adaptor/charger is not recommended; it should be allowed to cool down before being
attached.
• Do not short the battery's terminal.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
• Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing the battery to excessive heat - over 149 degrees F (65 degrees C)
could be hazardous.