Panasonic AG-DVC20p Operating Instructions Manual

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Before using11ª Fitting the batteryPush the battery against the battery holder and slide it until itclicks.ª Removing the batteryWhile pushing the [PUSH] button, slide the battery to remove it.≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall.Charging time and recordable timeThe times shown in the table below show the times at atemperature of 25 oC (77 oF) and a humidity of 60%. This is justa guide. If the temperature is higher or lower than the specifiedvalue, the charging time will become longer.A Charging timeB Maximum continuously recordable timeC Intermittent recordable time(The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable timewhen the recording and stopping operations are repeated.)“1h 30 min” indicates 1 hour 30 minutes.≥The times shown in the table are rough estimates. The timesindicate the recordable times when the viewfinder is used.The times in parentheses indicate the recordable times whenthe LCD monitor is used.≥The recordable time will become shorter in the followingcases:≥When you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitorsimultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward torecord yourself, using the 0 lux night view function, etc.≥When you use this camera with the LCD monitor lit up bypressing the [POWER LCD] button.≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The main unit ofthe camera-recorder being used will also heat up. This isnormal.≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the displaywill change: # # # #. If the battery discharges, then ( ) willflash.PUSHOFFON≥Do not bring metal objects (such as necklaces orhairpins) into contact with the battery terminals. Theterminals may short circuit and generate heat, andtouching them in this condition may cause severeburns.≥The battery heats up during operation and duringcharging, as does the camera recorder body.≥If recording and stop operations are repeated more thanis necessary, the recording time will be less than thevalues given in the above table.≥Store the battery only when it is fully discharged. It isrecommended that the battery be charged once a yearwhen it is being stored long-term and that it be placedback in storage after it has been fully discharged usingthe camera recorder.≥When the temperature of the battery unit has risen to anextremely high level or dropped to an extremely lowlevel or when the battery is not used for prolongedperiods of time has become fully discharged, the“CHARGE” lamp flashes several times, and chargingcommences automatically.≥If the “CHARGE” lamp continues to flash even thoughthe battery temperature is normal, consult your dealeras a problem may have developed within the battery orAC adapter.≥When the battery is warm, it takes longer than usual forthe battery to be charged.≥When the AC adapter is used near a radio, the radiosound may be distorted. Use the adapter at a distanceof at least one meter from the radio.≥Noise may be heard while the AC adapter is in use;however, this is normal and not indicative of anymalfunctioning.≥The battery cannot be charged while supplying powerfrom the AC adapter to the camera recorder.Supplied battery(7.2 V/1350 mAh)A 1 h 30 minB 2 h 40 min (2 h 25 min)C 1 h 20 min (1 h 15 min)CGR-D16A/1B(7.2 V/1600 mAh)A 2 hB 3 h 45 min (3 h 30 min)C 1 h 55 min (1 h 45 min)