Hitachi VM-8400LA User Manual

CHARGING THE BATTERY 

 

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1. Plug the AC adaptor/charger power cord into AC electrical outlet. 
2. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor/charger. Align the mark " " on the battery with that of 
AC adaptor/charger and push the battery flush with the AC adaptor/charger and slide it in the 
direction of arrow. 

 You must remove the DC cord from the AC adaptor/charger to charge the battery. If 

the DC cord is connected, the "CHARGE" light will not light. 

3. The "CHARGE" light will be lit while the battery is accepting a charge, and will go out when 
the battery is fully charged. 

Operating time 
The camcorder operating time depends on how often you turn power on/off and use 
REC/PAUSE and zoom. 

 

ATTENTION: 
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is 
recyclable. At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to 
dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste 
officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal. 

 

NOTES: 
• The operation time depends on how often you use zoom and recording pause. 
• Charge the battery after use and store it at normal room temperature. 
• Recharge your battery at least once every six months. The battery is a lead-acid battery. This