Specifications

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 008-016; 99/8/10/18:00
G. K. Associates, Tokyo
Preparation
Preparation
9
Charging the Battery Pack
1 Insert the battery pack into the VIEW-
CAM (see page 8). Make sure that the
Power switch is set to OFF.
• The battery pack is not charged when
the Power switch is set to CAMERA or
VCR.
2 Connect the power cord to the AC
adapter, then insert the AC plug into a
power outlet.
3 Insert the DC plug of the AC adapter
into the DC IN jack on the VIEWCAM.
• The CHARGE indicator will light up in
red.
• The CHARGE indicator will light up in
green when the battery is fully charged.
4 Remove the DC plug from the VIEW-
CAM and the AC plug from the power
outlet.
Cautions:
• Charge only SHARP model BT-L241 or BT-L441
battery packs. Other types of battery packs may
burst, causing personal injury and damage.
• Charge the battery pack at a temperature of
10°C to 30°C. The battery pack may not
charge properly at temperatures too low or
too high.
• When removing the plugs, grasp the plug, not
the cable.
Charging time and maximum continuous
camera recording and playback times
Charging
time
100
200
Max.
continuous
recording
time
105
210
Max.
continuous
playback
time
105
210
Battery
pack
BT-L241
BT-L441
Notes:
• Using the zoom (see page 18) and other
functions or turning the power on and off
frequently will increase power consumption
which may result in a decrease of more than
50% 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.
• We recommend that you have enough battery
packs on hand to provide two to three times your
estimated recording time.
• See page 71 for more information on using the
battery pack.
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 of the battery pack, it is
recommended to perform the following
procedure at least once every six months:
Q Insert the battery pack into the VIEWCAM,
and charge it until the CHARGE indicator
lights up in green.
W Set the Power switch to CAMERA without
inserting a cassette. Allow the battery pack
to fully drain by leaving it in the VIEWCAM
until the power automatically turns off.
E Remove the battery pack and store it at a
temperature of 10°C to 20°C.
• The chart specifies the approximate times in
minutes.
Power switch
DC IN jack
CHARGE
indicator
To power
outlet