Panasonic SDR-S15 User Manual

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Lever
3
Insert the battery.
Ensure that battery is oriented 
correctly, and push it into the 
compartment in the direction of the 
[▲] until it snaps into place and it is 
locked by the lever.
(To remove the battery, press the 
lever in the direction of the [ ].)
5
Connect the AC adaptor 
(supplied).
 Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor and then to an AC outlet.
Use only the AC adaptor supplied 
with the unit.
To AC outlet
AC adaptor
AC cable
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The 
primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an 
electrical outlet.
Insert the battery into the unit and charge it.
* Do not use the AC cable and AC adaptor of this unit with other devices. Also, do not use 
the AC cables and AC adaptors of other devices with this unit.
Setup
1
Charging
The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge it 
before use.
For charging time (P.16)
1
Set the mode dial to [OFF].
The unit runs on AC power (status indicator lit red) and 
the battery cannot be charged when the mode dial is set 
to any position other than [OFF].
2
Open the card/battery 
door.
Open the door by sliding the card/
battery door lever to the “OPEN” 
position.
4
Close the card/battery 
door.
Close the card/battery door and 
slide the card/battery door lever to 
the “LOCK” position.
We recommend using Panasonic batteries (VW-VBJ10).
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the 
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used 
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not heat or expose to flame.
Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long 
period of time with doors and windows closed.

If the status indicator does the following:
Does not flash:  
Remove and reinsert the battery, and disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor.
If the status indicator still does not flash, contact your dealer.
Flashes rapidly at approx. 0.25 seconds intervals:  
The battery cannot be charged. Try doing the following:
Remove and reinsert the battery, and try recharging the battery.
The battery temperature or surrounding temperature is too high/low, therefore wait until 
the unit and the battery are at suitable temperatures and try recharging the battery.
If battery charging still does not commence, contact your dealer.
Flashes slowly at approx. 3 seconds intervals:  
Charging requires time for the following reasons:
The battery has been excessively discharged.
The battery temperature or ambient temperature is too high/low.
If power to the unit is activated while the battery is charging, the AC power 
supply will be used and charging interrupted.


6
Open the terminal cover.
7
Plug the DC plug into the DC 
input terminal on the unit.
Status indicator
Flashing red at approx. 1 second intervals
     : Charging in progress
Off  : Charging complete
Small gap here.