Attaching the AC Adapter/ Battery Charger
Precautions:
•If used near a radio, the AC adapter/battery charger may interfere with reception.
•Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from entering the unit.
•This is a sealed unit. Do not attempt to open or modify it.
•Do not damage, drop, or subject the unit to vibration.
•Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight.
•Avoid using the unit in humid or extremely hot places.
•If the power source becomes disconnected during recording, playback, or other operations, the tape will remain wrapped around the drum, causing possible damage to the tape. Reconnect the power source to the main unit immediately.
•The supplied AC adapter/battery charger is specially designed for use with this camcorder, and should not be used as a power supply for other camcorders.
Charging the Battery Pack
1 Be sure the DC output cable is disconnected from the AC adapter/battery charger. Insert the AC plug into a power outlet. The POWER indicator will light.
To Power Outlet 
POWER Indicator
CHARGE Indicators
2 Align the D mark on the battery with the C mark on the charger (Q). Guide the battery into the groove.
Pressing the battery (W), slide it in the direction of the arrow (E) until it locks into place.
3 When the battery is charged, all three CHARGE indicators will light. Remove the battery and the AC plug.
CHARGE Indicators
Charging starts. (Indicator starts flashing.)
Now charging.
Charging completed. (The indicators will turn off approximately 90 to 120 minutes after charging is completed.)
Charging Time Using AC Adapter/Battery Charger
Battery Pack | Charging Time |
|
|
BB75 | Approx. 90 min. |
|
|
Notes:
•The battery and charger warm up during charging. This is not a malfunction.
•Charging time depends on the ambient temperature and the condition of the battery.
Cautions:
•Charge only BB75 battery pack. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
•Do not incinerate or mutilate the battery pack. It may present the risk of a rise in surface temperature, and/or the release of flammable vapors.
•Replace battery with BB75 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Attaching the AC Adapter to the Docking Station
Attach the AC adapter to the Docking Station and insert the AC plug into a power outlet.
Removing the AC Adapter from the Docking Station
Press the AC adapter release button and pull out the adapter.
Release Button
7
