JVC BH-VC20EG-EK User Manual

BATTERY CHARGER

BATTERIELADEGERÄT
CHARGEUR DE BATTERIES

BH-VC20EG/EK

INSTRUCTIONS

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

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Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read and understand these instructions for precise operation.
Be sure to keep this instruction manual handy for future reference.

Features

Exclusively for use with the provided rechargeable batteries.
4 batteries can be charged at once.
Your household power supply can be used.

Important Safety Precautions

Certain symbols are used in the user's manual and on the display of this product to help protect users, their
surroundings, and their property from possible injury or damage. Please familiarize yourself with the following
definitions and meanings for each symbol before reading the precautions.

Danger

Signifies danger which may
result in serious injury or
death.

Warning symbols (including
cautions) are displayed with the
listed warnings.

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Warning

Indicates items or actions
which may cause serious
injury or death.

Examples of Illustrations

Do not disassemble.

This symbol indicates a prohibited
action, which is displayed inside the
circle.

Caution

Indicates items or actions
which may result in damage
or personal injury.

Disconnect the power
plug from the outlet.

This symbol indicates a step, or the
order of steps, to be taken. Each
step is displayed inside the circle.

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in
your home or the cable is too short to reach a power
point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved
extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the
fuse cover.

If nontheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove
the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a
possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the
mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug
then follow the instructions given below:

DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal
coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured
black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

Notes on use (for the Battery Charger)

● Do not attempt to use this charger with anything other
than the provided batteries. Using them in
combination with other batteries may cause leakage,
overheating and explosion.

● Do not immerse the charger in water. Using
it in a humid area such as in a bathroom
may cause fire, electric shock and
overheating.

● Do not use the charger with batteries that have been
inserted with their
cause battery damage, leakage, overheating or explosion.

● For safety, be sure to disconnect the power
plug from the outlet before performing
maintenance or cleaning. Also, never plug in
or disconnect the power plug with a wet hand.
It may cause electric shock and injury.

● Do not insert metal wires or similar objects. It may
cause electric shock, overheating and fire.

● Never modify or disassemble the charger.
It may cause overheating, fire, electric
shock and injury.

● For safety, do not keep the charger within
the reach of infants.

Before allowing children to use it, parents should explain to
them carefully how to properly use the charger.

WARNING

Do not use in wet areas.

and terminals reversed. It may

Disconnect the
power plug from
the outlet.

Do not disassemble.

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CAUTION

● Do not use the charger if the power plug is damaged or the plug is not completely connected to the
outlet, otherwise it may cause a short circuit, fire or electric shock.

● Be sure to use the charger with the proper voltage (AC 220 - 240 V). Using it with other voltage levels
may cause overheating, fire, electric shock and injury.

● Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when not charging.

Disconnect the
power plug
from the outlet.

● If something appears to be wrong with the charger, disconnect the power plug from the outlet
and consult your nearest service station.

● Do not put anything heavy on the charger or leave it in an unstable position or in a humid place. It may
cause overheating, fire, leakage, explosion and injury.

● Do not attempt to charge continuously for more than 2 days (48 hours). It may cause the batteries to leak,
overheat or explode.

● Be sure to charge batteries within the temperature range of 0°C - 40°C, otherwise it may cause batteries
to leak, overheat or explode.

● Do not use this product as a DC power supply. It may cause overheating and fire.

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Notes on use (for Batteries)

DANGER

● Be sure to use only with the exclusive battery charger.

● Do not insert the batteries with their

● Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly onto a battery or modify it.

● Do not connect the

hairpins.

● Do not connect the batteries directly to a power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an automobile.

● Do not expose batteries to fire or heat them.

● If any liquid from a battery gets into your eyes, promptly wash it off with clean water and consult your doctor at

once.

● Stop charging if the charge is still incomplete after the specified time it should take.

● Do not expose the rechargeable batteries to water. Do not allow water to contact the terminals.

● Do not remove the battery case or damage it.

● Do not directly connect more than 20 batteries together.

● Do not use the batteries if you find something wrong with them such as leakage, colour change or deformity.

● Keep the batteries out of the reach of infants.

● Should any battery liquid get on skin or clothing, promptly wash it off with clean water.

and terminals together or let the batteries contact metals such as necklaces and

and terminals reversed.

WARNING

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CAUTION

● The provided rechargeable batteries are exclusively for use with JVC digital still cameras. Do not use them in
combination with other equipment.

● Do not subject batteries to strong shocks.

● Do not use charged and discharged batteries together.

● Do not use with other types of batteries, or with batteries that have different voltages or brand names.

● When connecting more than two batteries, be sure they were all charged simultaneously.

● When using new batteries, or batteries which have not been used for a long time, be sure to recharge them even if

they were only used for a short period of time.

Recommended temperature range for use

Charging 10°C - 35°C
Operation 0°C - 40°C
Storage –10°C - 30°C

Using the batteries outside the above temperature range
may result in declining efficiency and shorter battery
life.
In order to prevent battery leakage or rust, remove the
batteries from the products when you will not be using
them for a long time, and store them separately.

Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark

n The Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark on

the battery pack indicates that the
product complies with Directives
91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC.

n Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery pack

must be recycled or disposed of
properly.

Gebruikte batterijen

Niet weggooien, maar inleveren als KCA.

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Names of parts

Negative contacts

AC connector

Positive contacts

Charge indicator

● Lights only while charging

● Goes out when charging is complete

Power cable

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*The shape of the plug varies

depending on the country.

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How to insert the batteries

You cannot charge the batteries when the positive
and negative polarities on each battery do not
correspond with those of the charger. Be sure to
insert batteries in their proper orientation as shown
in the figure.

How to charge

Connect the power cable to the main unit's AC
connector.

1

Insert the batteries as detailed in "How to insert the
batteries" in the instructions.

2

Insert the power plug into an electrical outlet
(AC220 – 240 V). The charge indicator lights and

3

begins charging the batteries.

● Do not load or eject batteries during recharging.

Four provided batteries can be charged in about 150
minutes.

4

● When charging is complete, the charge indicator
goes out.

Be sure to disconnect the power plug from the outlet
when charging is complete. Then remove the

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batteries.

* The shape of the plug varies

depending on the country.

Notes:

● Periodically wipe off the positive and negative terminals of the charger and batteries with a dry cloth. Dirt build­up may prevent batteries from being charged.

● Batteries may become warm while charging, but this is not malfunction.

● Noise may appear on the radio or television during charging. In this case use an outlet separate from them.

● Avoid charging or discharging close to a heat source (such as in front of a heater or in direct sunlight).

● Charge batteries within the temperature range of 0°C - 40°C .

When the batteries being charged or the charger reaches a
temperature of more than 40 °C, the charge indicator blinks
slowly and enters a waiting mode. When the temperature
returns to proper levels, the indicator lights steadily and
automatically resumes charging.

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Information regarding rechargeable batteries

This charger is exclusively for use with JVC digital still cameras.
Never use in combination with other equipment.

Discharging

● Batteries self-discharge while they are not in use. Be
sure to charge them regularly before use.

Operating temperature

● Batteries are chemical products. Efficiency may
change for a time even within the recommended
temperature range, but this is not malfunction.

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Note:

New batteries or batteries that have not been used for a
long time (more than about one month) may not be
fully charged. This is not a malfunction, but is a
characteristic of the battery. Charge them two or three
times before using them for the first time or when they
have not been used for a long period.