User manual SONY DC-VQ800

[. . . ] However, to provide maximum battery efficiency, the recommended temperature range when charging is 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). Use this DC Adaptor/Charger only for cars which use a 12 or 24 volt battery. ⷠThere are cars which are negatively grounded and there are others which are positively grounded. This DC Adaptor/Charger is for negatively grounded cars only. [. . . ] This DC Adaptor/Charger is for negatively grounded cars only. ⷠUse the unit with leaving the car engine going. If you use the unit with the car engine stopped, the car battery may become unusable. The negligible amount of electric current will flow into the unit as long as the unit is plugged into the cigarette lighter socket of a car. ⷠUnplug the unit from the cigarette lighter socket of a car if it will not be used for extended period of time. To disconnect the car battery cord, pull it out by the plug. Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if it has been dropped or damaged. ⷠBe sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the unit or connecting plate. If it does, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged. Do not install the battery pack at an angle during use. The following table shows the charging time for the battery pack which is discharged completely. Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack fully (Full charge). ⷠNumbers in parentheses indicate the time when you charge normally (Normal charge). ⷠTo ascertain the battery life, refer to the instruction manual of the video equipment which you use. ⷠThe charging time may differ depending on the condition of the battery pack or the temperature of the environment. When a fully charged battery pack is installed, the CHARGE lamp will once light, then go out. ⷠIf the CHARGE lamp does not light or flash, check that the battery pack is correctly attached to the DC Adaptor/Charger. If it is not attached, it will not be charged. ⷠWhen you charge, disconnect the connecting cord DK-115, or turn off the connected video equipment. Remove the battery pack from this unit, then install the same battery pack again. [. . . ] If it is not attached, it will not be charged. ⷠWhen you charge, disconnect the connecting cord DK-115, or turn off the connected video equipment. Remove the battery pack from this unit, then install the same battery pack again. If the CHARGE lamp lights and does not flash again: If the CHARGE lamp goes out because the charging time has passed, there is no problem. [. . . ]