Camcorder Batteries
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lamp will flash at rapid cycles to show that charging is not taking place.
Operating Time
The camcorder operating time depends on how often you turn power on/off and use
start/stop and zoom.
Battery pack VM-BPL13
VM-BPL27
Recording
LCD monitor
Continuous
recording
OFF
120 min.
270 min.
ON
100 min.
220 min.
Typical
recording
OFF
70 min.
150 min.
ON
55 min.
120 min.
Notes on the Battery
• It is recommended that the battery always be left in the discharged state when not in use,
and charged before you use it.
• Avoid storing a fully charged battery, and do not store it in a place where the temperature
is high: this will damage the battery.
• Do not operate the battery at temperature below 14°F (-10°C) or above 113°F (45°C). At
extremely low temperatures operation time decreases, while at high temperature the
battery may be damaged.
• If the POWER lamp begins to flash during charging, remove the battery and then reattach
it to the AC adapter/charger. If the POWER lamp continues to flash after several attempts
to attach it, the battery is unable to take a charge and must be replaced.
• Do not attach a hot battery to the AC adapter/charger. Allow it to cool. Attaching a hot
battery to the AC adapter/charger causes the POWER lamp to flash.
THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE BATTERY OR AC
ADAPTER/CHARGER.
THROWING THE BATTERY INTO FIRE OR EXPOSING IT TO EXCESSIVE HEAT
(ABOVE 140°F [60°C]) MAY CAUSE INJURY.
SHORTING THE BATTERY'S TERMINAL INCREASES RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
Camcorder Batteries
Using Battery Pack
Before you install the battery for the first time it must be fully charged. Seee "Charging
