User manual SIMA SPM-13N

[. . . ] Clean battery/charger contacts. Power and Charge Indicators both Blink After 8 hrs of Charge Battery larger than 6000 ma hrs. Defective battery (For either condition, see Charging Battery section on other side. ) Charge Power Hissing noise in Charging Mode Normal operation due to advanced switching circuitry. Technical Specs Input: Standby Current: Charge Current: Charge Termination: Size & Weight 12V DC 30mA 800mA @ constant current mode Fixed voltage (4. 2V for 3. 6V battery, 8. 4V for 7. 2V battery 5. 25" x 2. 75" 3. 1 oz. Lithium Ion Battery Charger for Camcorders With 3 adapter trays to fit most lithium - ion batteries Includes AC & DC adapters Introduction Congratulations on buying the Sima SPM-13N, a lithium-ion battery charger for use with camcorder batteries. Using the AC or DC adapters included, you can quickly and easily charge your lithium ion batteries at home or in the car. Model SPM - 13N Charge batteries for: Sony JVC RCA Canon Sharp Fuji Hitachi Samsung & Panasonic Features j j j j j www. simacorp. com Simple, Fun, Affordable camcorders! Precision end-of-charge detection assures a full charge every time. "Top-off" function trickle charges to maintain a full charge. [. . . ] If the charger must be cleaned, be sure it is unplugged. Wipe the body of the unit with a clean cloth, lightly dampened with mild detergent. Use a clean cloth, lightly dampened with rubbing alcohol to clean the metal contacts. Parts and Components notch Step 1 - Connect to AC Power Supply 1 Plate A To 120V AC outlet notch See note on flip-up door below Power Input jack Plate B notch Connect the AC adapter plug to the Power Input jack on the rear of the SPM-13N. Plug the AC adapter into any standard 120V AC household outlet. ( See diagram above. ) The red Power indicator light will turn on. Power Input jack 12V DC Car Power Supply 2 4 3 Plate C To car cigarette lighter 1. Adapter plate latch Note: Adapter plates B and C each have a flip-up door for use with certain batteries. See flip-up door for listing of battery types. Connect the 12V DC car cord plug to the power input jack on the rear of the SPM-13N. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the cigarette lighter socket of the vehicle. (See diagram above. ) The red Power indicator light will turn on. Step 2 - Mounting the Adapter Plates Some battery models will require the use of an adapter plate (A, B or C). Consult the battery chart in this manual to determine which adapter plate your camcorder battery requires. Step 3 - Mounting the Batteries To install the battery - Align the contacts on your battery with the appropriate contacts on the charger. Typically you can install the battery onto the charger plate the same way you install the battery onto your camcorder. Follow the guides on the battery and the charger. TIP: For some battery models, you will press the battery straight down and then slide it up, away from the indicator light, (Fig. On others you will slide the battery up and press it down (Figs. 2 and 3). Either way the battery should slide easily into place. If it does not, do not force the battery into place. Realign the guides and try again. To install the adapter plates - slide the central notch on the adapter plate's upper edge into the slot on the upper edge of the charging bay (Fig. 1), then press down firmly on the plate's lower edge (Fig. [. . . ] it may require more than 8 hours to charge. To determine if the battery is overcharged or defective, place it on the camcorder and turn the camcorder on. If the camcorder does not come on, the battery is probably defective. If the camcorder does operate, leave the power on for 30+ minutes, then remove the battery and put it on the charger. [. . . ]