Before using

Power supply

ªCharging the battery

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

Battery charging time (-17-)

We recommend using Panasonic batteries.

If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

If the DC input lead is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge.

Remove the DC input lead from the AC adaptor.

1Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC jack.

2Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in.

ªCharging lamp

Lights up: Charging

Goes off: Charging completed

Flashing: The battery is over discharged (discharged excessively). In a while, the lamp will light up and normal charging will start.

When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the [CHARGE] lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal.

ªConnecting to the AC outlet

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1Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC jack.

2Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.

3Connect the DC cable to this product.

The output plug of the AC cable is not completely connected to the AC adaptor jack. As shown in 1, there is a gap.

Do not use the AC cable for other equipment since the AC cable is exclusively designed for this Camcorder. Do not use the power cord from other equipment for this Camcorder.

ªFitting the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.

ªRemoving the battery

While sliding the [BATT] lever, slide the battery (or the DC input lead) to remove it.

BATT

Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall.

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Panasonic PV-GS180 operating instructions Power supply, Charging lamp, Connecting to the AC outlet, Removing the battery