Hitachi DZ-MV780A Battery Remaining Level Indicator, Efficient USE of Battery, Battery life

BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR

When the battery is used to power tile DVD video camera/recorder, tile battery remaining level

appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows:

Fully charged	• Nearly empty
	_ ltllAit¥
	_TYYYT*"
White portion shows remaining level	(Btinks)

Note:

The remaining levet indicator "_ " may be displayed for an extended period, and "_ " or "_ " may be displayed for a shorter period

If the remaining battery level runs out, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off If this happens, be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" in order to remove the disc (see page 47)

EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY

Charge battery immediately before using DVD video cameralrecorder:

The battery will slightly disrharge even ifit is

detached fl'om the DVD video camera/recordei_ If the battery is left attached to DVD video

camera/recorder, it will consume a slight

amot/nt of povv'et\

Therefore, it is recommended that you charge the battery shortly befbre using the DVD video

camera/recorder, usually on the day befbre you plan to use it.

However, since the battery used for this DVD

video camera/recorder is fi'ee fl'om the memory eft)ct, you do not need to completely discharge the battery bef}0re charging it.

When not using the DVD video camera/ recorder for an extended period:

It is rerommended that you fiflly rharge the battery once a year, attach it to DVD video

camera/recorder and use it tq); then remove the battery and store it in a cool place again.

Store in cool, dark place:

When you are not using the DVD video camera/

recorder, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dark place. If you store it in a place where

the temperature is high, the battery life will be

shortened. Be especially sure not to store the

battery in an environment (in a closed vehicle)

over 140°F (60°C): Neglecting this could damage

the battery. Also, do not store the battery in a

place which is too cold, such as in a refl'igerator:

Doing so could cause condensation when using

the DVD video camera/recorder with the

battery.

Battery life:

The battery life varies greatly depending on the

ambient environment and how ofien the DVD

video camera/recorder is used. If the usable

time of DVD video camera/recorder with a fiflly

charged battery is noticeably short, the battery is probably dead: Purchase a new one.

Power save and discharge of battery:

It is recommended that you turn the DVD video camera/recorder of'[in status other than

recording, since even during recording pause battery power is consumed at the same level as

during recording.

If_ when you specify Power Save On, the

recording pause status continues for

approximately 5 minutes, the DVD video

camera/recorder will automatically turn off

To set or release power save. see "TURNING

DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF

AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE)" on page 100.

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