- HITACHI VHS Instruction Manual VM-1800A VM-2800A VM-3800A

CHARGING A 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, "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

VM-BP66 VM-BP67

Charging Time about 2 hours about 3 hours

Operation Time about 1 hour about 2 hours

NOTES:

1. The operation time depends on how often you use zoom and recording pause.

2. Charge the battery after each use and store it at normal room temperature.

3. Recharge the 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 an extended length of time without being recharged, you may not be able to

recharge it.

4. 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.

5. The battery should be charged at a temperature of 50 ºF--86ºF (10ºC--30ºC) to prevent

damage.

6. Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 14ºF (-10ºC) or above 95ºF (35ºC).