Panasonic HDC-SD900 Charging the battery, Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal

Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor, then the AC outlet.

Charging the battery

When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before using this unit.

The 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:

≥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 will not be charged if the unit is turned on.

≥It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 °C to 30 °C. (The battery temperature should also be the same.)

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ADC input terminal

≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC input terminal.

2

≥The status indicator will flash red at an interval of 2 seconds, indicating that charging has begun.

It will turn off when the charging is completed.

∫Connecting to the AC outlet

If you turn on the unit while connecting with the AC adaptor, you can use the unit with power supplied from the outlet.

≥If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 149.

≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 12, 13).

≥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 an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

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