Hitachi VM-H81A User Manual

Getting Started 

 

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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 

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 in-camera battery charge light lights during charging and goes out 
when charging is finished. 

Note: Normally the in-camera battery charge light also lights when the AC 
adapter/charger is plugged into an AC outlet. However, this light may not light 
depending on the charged level of the battery loaded in the camcorder.