VP400 Series Video Pro
Form7343A
Operation Manual
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Battery Information & Installation
Battery Types Used
The VideoPro generator is supplied with six
(6) AA rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride
(NiMH) cells. These 1800 mA/H rated cells
will operate the VP400/401 generator about 8
hours and the VP402/403 generator about 4
hours on a full charge. The batteries can
normally be recharged 1000 times before
needing replacement.
No other type of rechargeable battery can be
used in the Sencore 400 series generators.
You can use non-rechargeable alkaline AA
cells with the generator, provided that you
NEVER use the external power supply with
the generator while the alkaline cells are in
the generator. Attempting to operate the
generator or recharge alkaline cells may result
in operator injury or generator damage. For
this reason, use of alkaline cells is not
recommended. Never mix battery types in the
generator.
AC Power Supply
The AC power supply that comes with the
generator has an input voltage range of 100-
240 VAC from 47 to 63 Hz. The output is
rated at 12.0 VDC @ 1 Amp. This is
sufficient to operate the generator and
recharge the batteries at the same time.
Attempting to operate the generator or
recharge the batteries with any other type of
external power supply may cause operator
injury and/or damage to the generator!
Furthermore, do not use or modify the
generator for use with vehicle 12VDC power.
These voltage sources are unregulated and
can approach voltages of nearly 14V, causing
circuit stress and possible premature circuit
failure.
Battery Installation
1)
Place the generator face down on a suitable padded surface.
2)
Remove the two back cover screws shown in the top figure.
3)
Lift the back cover off the generator and locate the six battery
holders. (The VP402/VP403 require additional disassembly.)
4)
Install the batteries, making sure to match up their polarities
for each battery holder. The supplied batteries may not have
any printed polarity indication. The outer metal
can is the negative terminal. The insulated metal
button, as shown in the end view in the lower
figure, is the positive terminal.
5)
Replace the back cover and retaining screws.
6)
When the generator is shipped from the factory,
the supplied batteries may not be fully charged.
Connect the supplied AC power supply and
charge the batteries for at least 8 hours.
Low Battery Indication
A “BATTERY LOW’ message blinks on the LCD when the NiMH
batteries need recharging or alkaline cells need replacement.
