11VQT4Q81Charging the batteryThe unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always“live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.Important:≥ 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 will not be charged if the unit is turned on.≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC. (Thebattery temperature should also be the same.)≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 9).≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time withdoors and windows closed.When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully beforeusing this unit for the first time.A DC input terminal1 Connect the AC cable to the ACadaptor, then the AC outlet.2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DCinput terminal.≥ The status indicator will flash red at aninterval of 2 seconds (approximately1 second on, 1 second off), indicating thatcharging has begun.It will turn off when the charging iscompleted.∫ Connecting to the AC outletIt is possible to use this unit with powersupplied from the AC outlet by turning on theunit with the AC adaptor connected.When recording for a long time, keep the ACadaptor connected and use it together with thebattery.∫ To charge by connecting toother deviceIt is possible to charge by connecting to otherdevice with the USB cable (supplied).