Hitachi VM-H71A - Manual (Page 19)

Getting Started
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recording is finished, etc. (Load a battery in the camera/recorder. Refer to
"POWER SOURCES" on page 19.)
1. Set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch of the camera/recorder to "OFF".
2. Connect the external power cord plug to the DC OUTPUT jack on the
AC adapter/charger.
3. Attach the other end of the external power cord into the installation
section at the bottom of the camera/recorder.
4. Plug the AC adapter/charger power cord into an AC outlet. The in-
camera battery charge light turns on (green). When charging is finished,
the light turns off.
Charging Time
About 6 hours
Note: The CHARGE light on the AC adapter/charger does not turn on.
Note: The CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch must be in "OFF" position to charge the
battery inside the camera/recorder.
Note: The camera/recorder becomes warm during charging, but this is
normal.
Note: If the battery is left in the camera/recorder, the battery power will
decrease even when the camera/recorder is not used. Do not leave the
battery in the camera/recorder after charging it. Be sure to remove it.
Note: Before attaching the external power cord, check that there is no sand,
water, or dirt adhering to the terminal of the attachment section. If anything
adheres to the terminal, use the brush (provided) or a soft cloth to wipe it off
completely.
To Charge Two Batteries in Sequence
You can continuously charge the battery attached to the AC
adapter/charger and the battery loaded in the camera/recorder.
1. Set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch of the camera/recorder to "OFF".
2. Load a battery inside the camera/recorder.
3. Connect the external power cord plug to the DC OUTPUT jack on the
AC adapter/charger.
4. Attach the other end of the external power cord to the installation
section at the bottom of the camera/recorder.
5. Attach another battery to the AC adapter/charger.
6. Plug the AC adapter/charger power cord into an AC outlet. Charging the
battery attached to the AC adapter/charger starts first. The CHARGE light
on the AC adapter/charger lights during charging and goes out when
charging is finished. Charging the battery inside the camera/recorder then
starts. The in-camera battery charge light lights during charging and goes
out when charging is finished.
Note: Normally the in-camera battery charge light also lights when the AC
adapter/charger is plugged into an AC outlet. However, this light may not light
depending on the charged level of the battery loaded in the camera/recorder.