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NOTE:
When the DVD player is used with the battery as a power source,
ensure that the battery has been charged for at least eight hours prior to
connecting it to the DVD player.
If you plan to not use the battery for an extended period of time (say, one
week or longer), we recommend that you first fully charge the battery
and store it away properly. For longer periods of storage, please re-
charge the battery at least once every two months to maintain the
battery in its best condition. Please under no circumstances short out
the battery, store the battery in a metal container, or leave the battery in a
humid or damp environment. Ideally, store the battery in an airtight con-
tainer with desiccant or other dehumidifying agent. Each full recharge
takes approximately five-hours and one full charge can provide power
the player for approximately 3 hours.
During recharge, the light next to the DC power input will light up red.
Once fully recharged, the light will go out. At this point you may remove
the wall plug and cease charging.
Precautions related to Battery Recharge:
1. Once the battery has been fully spent, please immediately recharge
the battery (regardless of whether you plan to use battery power
again soon) in order to maximize battery life.
2. To charge the battery, please connect the power jack directly into
the D1705 and leave the POWER switch in the off position.
Using and Maintaining your Rechargeable Batteries
1. Please make sure you always use only the AC transformer included
with the player to recharge your batteries.
2. Recharge effectiveness will degrade when environmental tempera-
tures drop below 50
o
F (10
o
C) or exceed 95
o
F (35
o
C).
3. Please remove battery from the player and store properly if the player
is not to be used for an extended period of time. For periods of two
months or more, please recharge the battery at least once every
two months to avoid irreparable damage to the battery. If the battery