JVC LYT0221-001A, BH-VC20U User Manual

BATTERY CHARGER

CHARGEUR DE BATTERIES
CARGADOR DE PILAS

BH-VC20U

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUEL

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INSTRUCCIONES

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial
No. which is located on
the bottom of the unit.
Retain this information
for future reference.

Model No.
Serial No.

LYT0221-001A

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IMPORT ANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Use this Battery Charger to charge Ni-Cd Batteries
for use with JVC Digital Still Cameras.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

This manual contains important safety instructions.

FOR THE BATTERY CHARGER

● Do not expose to rain.

● A battery can present a risk of electrical shock, burn

from high short-circuit current, fire or explosion from
vented gases. Observe proper precautions.

● Shock hazard.

● Use only with SANYO Ni-Cd Batteries, Model

N-3US. Never attempt to charge other types of
batteries in this charger as they may explode, leak,
overheat, and cause personal injury.

● Use the type of power source indicated on the label.
Always supply power directly from a standard
domestic electrical outlet.

● Do not use this product near water or handle it with
wet hands.

● Unplug the charger if the batteries are not fully
charged after four hours.

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● Unplug the charger immediately if it shows unusual
signs such as smoke, odor, or noise.

● Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

● Keep away from heat sources. Do not use the
charger outside the temperature range of 0°C to
35°C (2°F to 95°F).

● Do not insert batteries into the charger backward as
they may explode, leak, overheat, and cause
personal injury.

● Do not insert objects through any openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points (120V AC) or
short out parts that could result in fire or electric
shock.

● Never disassemble or modify this product.

● Indoor use only.

● Unplug this product from the wall outlet before

cleaning.

● Use a damp cloth for cleaning; do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.

● Do not use the charger within reach of children.

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FOR BATTERIES

● Use only this unit to charge these batteries.

● Do not apply heat or force to batteries, and do not

disassemble, drop, short-circuit, or put batteries into
fire or water.

● Do not insert the batteries into wall outlets or other
power sources.

● Do not insert the batteries into a car cigarette lighter
socket.

● Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly to a
battery.

● If battery acid gets into your eyes or on your skin,
immediately rinse the affected area well with water
and seek medical treatment. If the battery is
swallowed, seek medical treatment immediately.

● The batteries should only be used in JVC Digital
Still Cameras as specified in the camera user’s
manual.

● When replacing batteries use the same number and
type of batteries (SANYO Ni-Cd Batteries, Model
N-3US x 4).

● Never use SANYO Ni-Cd batteries in combination
with any other type of batteries.

● Always use the batteries from the same package as
a set. Do not mix old and new batteries, or charged
and discharged batteries.

● Keep batteries away from heat sources.

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● To avoid fire or electric shock, do not use batteries
that are leaking or damaged in any way.

● To guard against short-circuiting, do not remove the
outside sleeves.

● Do not keep batteries loose in your pockets.

● Dispose of the batteries in accordance with local

laws and regulations.

● Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

For Canadian users:

● POUR USAGE AVEC LE CHARGEUR DE PILES.

Instructions for storage

● Do not store batteries with metal objects, which
could short out the batteries’ circuits. Also, avoid
storing batteries in extremely hot or humid
locations.

● Store batteries out of the reach of children.

ATTENTION:

The product that you have purchased is powered by
a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At
the end of its useful life, under various state and local
laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into
the municipal waste stream. Check with your local
solid waste officials for details in your area for
recycling options or proper disposal.

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FCC Compliance Statement For United

States Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause interference to radio and television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures.

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

● Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface
cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC
Certification of this device and may cause interference
levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC
for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to
obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable
with this device. If this equipment has more than one
interface connector, do not leave cables connected to
unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the manufacturer could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements
of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte
toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel
brouilleur du Canada.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Battery Charger Parts

Charge indicator lights

Positive

Πterminal

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Negative

Retractable plug

Battery
charger cover

œ terminal

Battery charging instructions

1. Open the battery charger cover.

2. Install the batteries into the compartment, positioning

Œ and œ ends as shown below.

the

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3. Close the battery charger cover firmly. (The battery
charger cover also acts as a power switch, so be
sure to close the cover completely.)

4. Extend the retractable plug located on the back of
the charger.

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5. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. Both SIDE
A and SIDE B lights turn red, indicating that the
charger is working.

When the batteries are fully charged, after about
two and a half hours, the lights go off. To charge
your batteries again, open and then close the
charger again.

Notes:

• Do not open the battery charger cover while

charging.

• The charger lights flash to indicate changes in

battery temperature and voltage. If the charger
lights continue to flash more than half an hour, the
batteries may be damaged or worn out. Replace
them with four new AA Ni-Cd batteries.

6. After both SIDE A and SIDE B lights go off, unplug
the charger. To avoid overcharging, don’t leave the
charger plugged in for long periods of time after the
lights go off.

7. Just after charging, the batteries are very hot
(approximately 65°C (149°F)). Wait one hour until
the batteries cool before removing them from the
charger.

8. Before storing the charger, close the retractable
plug.

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Note the following when using the charger and
rechargeable batteries:

● Keep the charger terminals clean by wiping them
with a dry cloth. Be sure to disconnect the battery
charger from the power outlet before cleaning.

● Batteries that have not been used for a long time do
not charge well. However, with regular use, the
batteries will return to normal.

● If the batteries are not fully discharged before
recharging them, your Digital Still Camera’s
operating time may decrease temporarily. If this
happens, discharge the batteries completely and
then charge them.

● Rechargeable batteries wear out with repeated use.
As their capacity to hold a charge decreases, your
Digital Still Camera’s operating time becomes
shorter. When the operating time gets too short, you
need to replace the batteries.

● If the batteries are charged in a hot environment, or
if they are charged repeatedly without being
discharged, they will wear out more quickly.

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Battery handling instructions

● Always charge batteries that have never been used
or haven’t been used for a long time. Charge new
batteries two or three times before use.

● Remove the batteries and store them according to
the storage instructions on page 7 if you don’t plan
to use the Digital Still Camera for a long time.

● See your Digital Still Camera user’s guide for
instructions on installing or removing batteries.

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Battery Charger Specifications

Input : AC 120 V 60 Hz
Output : DC 1.2 V 650 mA x 4
Compatible
batteries : SANYO Ni-Cd Batteries

Charging time : No. of batteries ; 4
Power

consumption : Approx. 8 W
Charging
temperature : 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Dimensions : 76 (W) x 112 (H) x 22 (D) mm

Weight : Approx. 110 g (0.25 lbs)

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(model N-3US)
Charging time ; Approx. 2 hours

(3" x 4-7/16" x 7/8")