Panasonic AG-HPG10P Operating Instructions Manual

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Charging the battery16ChargingBefore using the battery, give it a full charge usingthe AC adapter. It is recommended that you have aspare battery available in case you need it.1 Place the battery horizontally while aligningit with the mark on the AC adapter, andslide it into position.• If the DC cord is connected to the AC adapter,disconnect it before proceeding any further.The battery cannot be charged if this cable isleft connected.2 Connect the AC cable to the power outlet.• The POWER and CHARGE lamps on the ACadapter light, and charging starts.• If the CHARGE lamp fails to light when thebattery has been installed, remove the batteryand then re-install it.POWERCHARGE• When the battery has been charged, theCHARGE lamp on the AC adapter goes off.3 Slide the battery out of position, and removeit.Charging time and play time of supplied batteryCapacity ChargingtimeContinuousplayback time5400 mAh Approx. 330minutesApprox. 240minutes• The times given in the above table areapproximate figures based on playback in theDVCPRO HD mode.• The times given in the above table are obtainedat an ambient operating temperature of 20 °C andan ambient relative humidity of 60 %. It may takelonger to charge the battery at other temperatureand humidity levels.• While the battery is being used or charged, it willbecome hot.• If the playback and stop operations are repeatedmore than necessary, the playback time will beshorter than the time given in the above table.When the battery is to be stored for a prolongedperiod, it is recommended that you charge it oncea year, use the battery in the unit until its chargeis used up, and then return it to storage.• When the battery temperature becomesextremely high or low or when a dischargedbattery has been left unused for a prolongedtime, the CHARGE lamp will blink several times,and charging will commence automatically.• When the CHARGE lamp continues to blink evenwhen the battery is at the right temperature,it may indicate a failure in the battery or ACadapter. Contact your dealer.• When the battery is warm, it will take longer thanusual to recharge it.• When the AC adapter is used near a radio, thesound from the radio may be distorted. Use theAC adapter and radio at a distance of at least 1meter from each other.• Noise may be heard from the AC adapter whilethe AC adapter is being used: this is normal andnot a sign of trouble.• The battery cannot be charged when power issupplied to the unit from the AC adapter.• No guarantees are given for the operation ofthe CGR-D16/CGR-D16s (1600 mAh) optionalbattery pack.