Power Supply Systems - Philips EXPLORER VKR6847 Operating Instructions Manual

Power supply systems
Attaching the battery pack
*| Align the grooves of the battery pack and the
Camcorder.
2 Insert the battery pack until it locks with a click.
• To remove the battery pack, press the BATT.
EJECT button and slide the battery pack in the
opposite direction of that in operation step 2.
CAUTIONS:
• Wait about 10 seconds after turning the Camcorder off
before removing the battery pack.
• If the battery pack is removed during recording or
playback, the tape remains wound around the video
head cylinder and could become damaged.
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Attach the battery pack.
2 Connect the AC adaptor to the mains.
0 When the charging is completed, slide the battery
eject lever in the direction of the arrow and remove
the battery pack.
Notes:
• The charging takes about 60 minutes.
• The Camcorder can be used continuously for approx.
45 minutes with a fully charged battery pack.
■ Charging indicator lamp
Lights while charging is taking place and goes out
when charging is finished.
■ Discharge -» Charge function
The battery pack can be recharged for repeated use.
However, if it is recharged repeatedly while there is
still some charge left, its charging capacity will be
gradually reduced. Therefore, if you often need to
recharge semi-discharged battery packs, attach the
battery pack to the AC adaptor, connect the AC
adaptor mains, and press the Discharge -*• Charge
button to completely discharge the battery pack. (The
Discharge
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Charge lamp will light up, and when the
discharging is finished, the charging indicator lamp
will light up instead.) This will increase the charging
capacity and extend the operating life of the battery
pack. Therefore, if the operating life of the battery
pack becomes noticeably shorter, refresh it. (It is
recommended to refresh the battery pack approx,
once every five rechargings.)
The function of a battery pack is based on a chemical
reaction. Use it according to its characteristics.
• Charge the battery pack v/ith in a temperature range
of 10*C - 35°C. If charged at lower temperatures, the
chemical reaction cannot take place optimally, causing
the performance of the battery pack to deteriorate. At
higher temperatures, the battery pack cannot be
charged completely.
• Store the battery pack in a cool and dry place. If
exposed to high temperatures for a long time, the
battery life will be shortened and the self-discharging
process will be increased.
• Charge the battery pack before using it because
self-discharging may occur if it has not been used for
a long period of time.
• When not using the battery pack, remove it from the
Camcorder or the AC adaptor.
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