15Connect the external DC power supply to the1. DC IN socket on this unit.Turn “ON” the external DC power supply switch.2. (Where the external DC power supply has apower switch)Turn “ON” the POWER switch on this unit.3.If an external DC power supply is used, thencheck the ratings of the external DC powersupply so that they are compatible with thoseof this unit.Check the pin arrangements of the DC outputterminal of the external DC power supply andthose of the DC IN socket of this unit so thattheir polarities are correctly arranged.If +12 V are supplied to the unit’s GNDterminal by mistake, this may cause fire orinjury.The external DC power supply cannot besupplied from the DC output terminal of aPanasonic camera-recorder because the unitrequires a current that exceeds the outputrating of a Panasonic camera-recorder.DC IN socket1: GND4: +12 V4321Use a shield cable with a length of 2 m (6.56 feet)•or less for the DC cord. Use of cords any longerthan 2 m (6.56 feet) may result in noise appearingon the screen.If the battery pack and an external DC power•supply are connected simultaneously, then theexternal DC power supply will have priority.If the external DC power supply is used, then thebattery pack may be fitted or removed.If an external DC power supply is used, then make•sure that the external DC power supply is firstturned ON, then this unit is turned ON. If they areturned ON in the reverse order, then this unit maymalfunction, because the output voltage of theexternal DC power supply will gradually increase.Input voltage that above the specification is not•displayed accurately.DC IN socketExternal DCpower supplyUsing an external DC power supplySupplying the power (continued)