Panasonic SDR-S100 Operating Instructions Manual

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17VQT0T50When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.¬ Set the power switch to [OFF]. (P18)Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) Ato this unit and the AC outlet.1 Open this unit’s terminal cover.2 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s DCinput terminal [DC IN 9.3V].3 Connect the AC mains lead to the ACadaptor, then the AC outlet.The status indicator B starts blinking in red atintervals of about 2 seconds to signal thatcharging has commenced. Charging iscompleted when the lamp goes off.≥ If the status indicator blinks faster or slower,refer to page 106.∫ Connecting to the AC outletIf you turn on this unit while charging the battery using the AC adaptor, you can use thepower supplied from the AC outlet to power the unit for use. (While it is in use, thebattery will not be charged.)∫ Charging time and recordable timeThe times shown in the table below show the times at a temperature of 25 oC (77 oF)and a humidity of 60%. This is just a guide. If the temperature is higher or lower thanthe specified value, the charging time will become longer.≥ The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable time when the recording andstopping operations are repeated. In reality, it may be shorter than this.≥ “1h 30 min” indicates 1 hour 30 minutes.Charging the BatteryDC IN 9.3V123BAThe AC Cable is for use with this unit only. Donot use it with other devices or use the ACCable for other devices with this unit.Battery modelnumberVoltage/capacity Charging timeMaximumcontinuouslyrecordable timeIntermittentrecordable timeSupplied battery/CGA-S303(optional)7.4 V/760 mAhApprox.1 h 30 minApprox.1 h 20 minApprox.45 min≥ The recordable time will become shorterwhen you use this unit with the LCD monitor litup by pressing the [POWER LCD] button.≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging.The unit and the SD card also heat up duringuse. This is not a malfunction.≥ Along with the reduction of the batterycapacity, the display will change:# # # #. If the battery discharges,then ( ) will flash.