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This unit can operate from any of the following power

• Supply to the DC IN 12V connector, for example

sources:

using an AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor.

• BP-90A nickel-cadmium battery pack

 

• BP-L60 lithium ion battery pack

 

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Using a BP-90A Battery Pack

A BP-90A Battery Pack provides about two hours of continuous recording (when the unit is operated with the MODE switch in the SAVE position, the CONFI switch in the OFF position, and the setup menu item “SDI OUT” set to “OFF”).

Before use, charge the battery pack using a BC-410/ 410CE Battery Charger. Charging takes about two hours thirty minutes.

For details of charging, see the instructions provided with the BC-410/410CE .

Inserting the BP-90A Battery Pack

Use the following procedure.

The adhesive label bound into the end of this book gives directions for replacing the battery pack. You can attach it to the cover of the battery pack compartment for reference.

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1 Open the cover of the battery pack compartment.

Battery pack compartment

Cover

2 Fold down the upper and lower divider grids inside the battery compartment by pulling down the upper one, then insert the battery pack with the end with the lead attached toward you.

3 Plug the lead into the

 

connector inside the battery

Connector

pack compartment, and tuck

the lead completely into the

 

compartment.

 

4 Close the cover of the battery pack compartment.

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