21VQT3W31Charging the batteryThe unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit isalways “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.Important:≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit.Also, do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.≥ The battery can also be charged using a battery charger (VW-BC10PP: optional).≥ The battery will not be charged if the unit is turned on.≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 °C and 30 °C(50 °F and 86 °F). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)A DC input terminal≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.≥ The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds (approximately 1 second on,1 second off), indicating that charging has begun. It will turn off when the charging is completed.∫ Connecting to the AC outletIt is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit withthe AC adaptor connected.When recording for a long time, keep the AC adaptor connected and use it together with thebattery.∫ To charge by connecting to another deviceIt is possible to charge by connecting to another device with the USB cable (supplied).Please refer to page 129.≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 145.≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 12, 22, 155)≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fullybefore using this unit for the first time.
