Hitachi VM-H81A - Manual (Page 18)

Getting Started
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Note: The CHARGE light on the AC adapter/charger does not turn on.
Note: The CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch must be in "OFF" position to charge the
battery inside the camcorder.
Note: The camcorder becomes warm during charging, but this is normal.
Note: If the battery is left in the camcorder, the battery power will decrease
even when the camcorder is not used. Do not leave the battery in the
camcorder after charging it. Be sure to remove it.
Charging Time
About 6 hours
Note: Before attaching the external power cord, check that no sand, water or
dirt adheres to the terminal of the attachment section. If anything adheres to
the terminal, use the brush (provided) or a soft cloth to wipe it off completely.
To Charge Two Batteries in Sequence
You can continuously charge the battery attached to the AC
adapter/charger and the battery loaded in the camcorder.
1. Set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch of the camcorder to "OFF".
2. Load a battery inside the camcorder.
3. Connect the external power cord plug to the DC OUTPUT jack on the
AC adapter/charger.
4. Attach the other end of the external power cord to the installation
section at the bottom of the camcorder.
5. Attach another battery to the AC adapter/charger.
6. Plug the AC adapter/charger power cord into an AC outlet. Charging the
battery attached to the AC adapter/charger starts first. The CHARGE light
on the AC adapter/charger lights during charging and goes out when
charging is finished. Charging the battery inside the camcorder then starts.
The in-camera battery charge light lights during charging and goes out
when charging is finished.
Note: Normally the in-camera battery charge light also lights when the AC
adapter/charger is plugged into an AC outlet. However, this light may not light
depending on the charged level of the battery loaded in the camcorder.