Charge the battery immediately after purchase or when the battery power is running low.
Charging the Battery
Slide it in until you hear a click.
Open the cover of the [DC] terminal and connect as shown in the diagram.
The [POWER/CHG] lamp blinks during charging and will go out after charging is complete.
Remove the AC adapter after charging is complete.
Blinking of the [POWER/CHG] lamp during charging indicates the charge level.
[POWER/CHG] Lamp |
Charge Level |
---|---|
Orange blinking
|
Less than 25 % |
Orange blinking
|
Less than 50 % |
Orange blinking
|
Less than 75 % |
Orange blinking
|
Less than 100 % |
Light goes out |
Fully charged |
You can charge the battery even when operating the camera recorder using the AC adapter.
Removing the Battery
Do not remove the battery when the [POWER ON/OFF] switch is “ON”.
Do not insert or remove the DC cable when the battery is in use.
Leaving the camera recorder unused with the battery inside will deplete the battery power even if you set the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to “OFF”. Remove the battery if you are not using the camera recorder.
Estimated Charging and Continuous Operating Times
Charging time
Approx. 4 hrs (SSL-JVC50)
When the [POWER ON/OFF] switch is set to “OFF”
If you charge the battery immediately after using while the battery is still warm, it may not be fully charged.
For details, refer to the “INSTRUCTIONS” of the battery.
Continuous operating time
Approx. 6 hrs (SSL-JVC50)
Actual operating times may differ depending on the age of the battery, charging condition, and operating environment.
Operating time is shortened in cold environment.
The operating time may shorten when power zoom is used, accessories are connected, or when the LCD monitor is frequently used.
For purchase of spare batteries and battery charger, please contact the local dealers in your area.
Precautions for Batteries
Store the battery in a cool and dry place when not in use. Do not expose the battery to high temperatures (such as in a car under direct sunlight). Failure to do so not only shortens the battery life but also damages the battery.
If the operating time shortens drastically even after charging, the battery may be reaching the end of its life. Replace the battery with a new one.