Hitachi VM-H100LA Instruction Manual page 11

Getting Started
4. Plug the AC adapter/charger power cord into an AC outlet. The green power light of the camcorder turn on.
When charging is finished, the light turns off.
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.
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 power light lights green during charging and goes out
when charging is finished.
Note: Normally the power light also lights green when the AC adapter/charger is plugged into an AC outlet.
However, this come on may not light depending on the charged level of the battery loaded in the camcorder.
Using an Optional Car Adapter/Charger (Hitachi VM-CA500A)
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