Hitachi VM-1600A - Manual (Page 19)

CHECKING THE BATTERY
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CHECKING THE BATTERY
When the " " indication appears in the viewfinder and flashes while the
camera/recorder is being operated with a battery (provided), it indicates that the battery
charge is low. Charge it or replace it with a charged battery.
NOTE: Whenever the linear time counter or time remaining display is present in the
viewfinder, the battery level indicator "
" is displayed in the viewfinder indicating the
condition of camera/recording battery. When the battery is fully charged, " " is displayed.
After several minutes, the symbol will change to " ". When the battery is very near
empty, the symbol will change to " " and start blinking. You should find an alternative
power source or recharge the battery before continuing to use your camera/recorder.