Preparation; Charging The Battery Pack; Preparation Charging The Battery Pack - Sharp ViewCam VL-MC500S Operation Manual

Preparation

Preparation

Charging the Battery Pack

Charge the battery pack with the supplied AC
adapter and battery charger before use.
1
Connect the supplied power cord to the
AC power socket on the AC adapter, and
insert the AC plug into a power outlet.
2
Insert the DC plug into the DC input jack
of the battery charger.
3
Align the = mark on the side of the
battery pack with the = mark on the
charger (1), and slide the battery pack
in the direction of the arrow completely
until it locks into place (2).
• The CHARGE indicator lights up.
• The CHARGE indicator turns off when
the battery is charged.
4
Slide the battery pack in the direction of
the arrow (1), and remove it (2). Then
remove the AC plug of the AC adapter
from the power outlet.
8
AC power socket
To power
outlet
DC input jack
DC plug
CHARGE indicator
Charging time and maximum continu-
ous recording and playback times in
Tape modes
Battery Charging Max. continuous
pack time recording time
approx.
BT-L225
2 hr. 1 hr. 20 min.
approx.
BT-L445
3 hr. 30 min. 2 hr. 40 min.
Notes:
• Charge the battery pack between 10°C and
30°C. The battery pack may not charge
properly at temperatures too low or too high.
• The battery pack and charger become warm
during charging. This is not a malfunction.
• Using the zoom (see page 19) and other
functions or turning the power on and off
frequently will increase power consumption.
This may result in a decrease in the actual
recording time compared to the maximum
continuous recording time listed above.
• The charging time and recording time may
vary depending on the ambient temperature
and the condition of the battery pack.
• See page 86 for more information on using the
battery pack.
Caution:
• Charge only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445
battery packs. Other types of battery packs may
burst, causing personal injury and damage.
Extending battery pack life
Even when the battery pack is not used, the
capacity of the battery pack will naturally
deteriorate over time. To limit the deterioration
of the capacity, it is recommended to perform
the following procedure at least once every six
months:
1Charge the battery pack until the CHARGE
indicator of the charger turns off.
2Attach the battery pack to the camcorder,
and set the Power switch to v without
inserting a cassette. Allow the battery
power to fully discharge by leaving it on the
camcorder until the camcorder power
automatically turns off.
3Remove the battery pack and store it
between 10°C and 20°C.
Max. continuous
playback time
approx. approx.
1 hr. 20 min.
approx. approx.
2 hr. 40 min.