Panasonic AG-HMC40 User Guide
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Preparation
Description
of parts
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1
Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.
Disconnect the DC cable.
(Battery cannot be charged if DC cable is
connected.)
Insert until fully in place.
2
Insert the battery.
Charging lamp [CHARGE]
Align the battery with the
mark and insert fully.
Charging lamp
On: Charging in progress
Off: Charging complete
Flashing: See below
Off: Charging complete
Flashing: See below
If charging lamp is flashing
Check that there is no dirt, dust, or other
substances attached to the connectors on the
battery or AC adapter, and ensure that the adapter
has been connected correctly.
substances attached to the connectors on the
battery or AC adapter, and ensure that the adapter
has been connected correctly.
If there is dirt or dust on the connectors,
disconnect the power plug from the socket before
cleaning.
If the charging lamp continues to flash, there
may be a fault with the battery or the AC adapter.
Please consult with the place of purchase.
disconnect the power plug from the socket before
cleaning.
If the charging lamp continues to flash, there
may be a fault with the battery or the AC adapter.
Please consult with the place of purchase.
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Recharging the battery
Charging time and available recording time
(Approx.)
Battery
model
Voltage/
capacity
Charging
time
Maximum
continuous
recording time
VW-VBG130
(optional)
7. V/
130/150
(typ./min.)
mAh
Approx.
1 hr.
5 min.
Approx.
1 hr. 30 min.
VW-VBG60
(included)
7. V/
640/500
(typ./min.)
mAh
Approx.
hr.
50 min.
Approx.
3 hr. 15 min.
VW-VBG6
(optional)
7. V/
5800/5400
(typ./min.)
mAh
Approx.
5 hr.
50 min.
Approx.
7 hr.
The figures in the table above are guidelines
for use in normal temperature conditions
(temperature 5 °C (77 °F), humidity 60%).
Charging may take longer in higher or lower
temperatures.
Charging may take longer if the battery has not
been in use for a long period of time.
Given here are the approximate continuous
recording times when recording using the
viewfinder with no connections to any external
devices and with the LCD monitor closed.
Available recording time may vary according to
usage conditions.
Charging times are based on charging batteries
from an empty state.
for use in normal temperature conditions
(temperature 5 °C (77 °F), humidity 60%).
Charging may take longer in higher or lower
temperatures.
Charging may take longer if the battery has not
been in use for a long period of time.
Given here are the approximate continuous
recording times when recording using the
viewfinder with no connections to any external
devices and with the LCD monitor closed.
Available recording time may vary according to
usage conditions.
Charging times are based on charging batteries
from an empty state.
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Recharging
The battery does not come ready charged when the camera is purchased. Charge the battery before use.
It is recommended that you keep one extra battery as a spare.
It is recommended that you keep one extra battery as a spare.