Setup
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Charging time and recordable time
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About batteries that you can use for this unit
The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit are VW-VBG260 and VW-VBG6 (product
numbers correct as of January 2008).
VW-VBG260 and VW-VBG6 come with a function to check whether the battery and unit can be safely
used together.
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Batteries made by other companies which have been certified by Panasonic may be used with this
unit, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries.
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In order to safely use the unit, we recommend that you use genuine Panasonic batteries which have
been subject to our quality control process.
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We cannot accept any liability whatsoever for damages to the unit or accidents caused by
non-genuine Panasonic batteries (including those that have been certified by Panasonic).
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Exercise care when purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among
those sold at unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before
purchasing.
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Charging time
The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25
o
C (77
o
F) and the humidity is
60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25
o
C (77
o
F), the charging time will become longer.
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The charging time shown in the table are approximations.
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“2 h 50 min” indicates 2 hours 50 minutes.
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When you charge a battery that has not been used for long time, the charging time will become
longer.
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Recordable time
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The times shown in the table below are for when the temperature is 25
o
C (77
o
F) and the humidity is
60%. These times are approximations.
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The recordable time shown in the table are approximations.
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“1 h 50 min” indicates 1 hour 50 minutes.
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The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. These times are approximations.
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The recordable time will become shorter in the following case:
– The recordable time will become shorter when you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up by
pressing the POWER LCD button.
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The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a
malfunction.
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Be aware that the operating time of the battery will become shorter in low temperatures. We
recommend charging a spare battery for use when recording.
Battery model number
Voltage/capacity
Charging time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG260
7.2 V/2640 mAh
2 h 50 min
VW-VBG6 (optional)
7.2 V/5800 mAh
5 h 50 min
Battery model number
Voltage/capacity
Maximum continuously
recordable time
Supplied battery/
VW-VBG260
7.2 V/2640 mAh
1 h 50 min
VW-VBG6 (optional)
7.2 V/5800 mAh
4 h 50 min
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