Sima SPM-13N Trouble Shooting Manual

Trouble Shooting

Problem

No Indicator Lights

Charge
Power

Power Light Only

Charge
Power

Power and Charge
Indicators both Blink

Charge
Power

Possible Cause/Solution

Confirm that the AC or cigarette
adapter is firmly connected at
both ends. Confirm that wall
outlet is working. Check fuse in
car cord (un-screw tip of the
cigarette lighter adapter.

• No battery inserted

• Battery is already fully charged.

• Battery mounted incorrectly;

remove and remount battery. Clean
battery/charger contacts.

fter 8 hrs of Charge -

A

Battery larger than 6000 ma hrs.
Defective battery

Within 1 min. of Charge Start

Battery is overcharged.
Defective battery

(For either condition, see

Charging Battery section on

other side.)

Hissing noise in
Charging Mode

Normal operation due to
advanced switching circuitry.

Technical Specs

Input: 12V DC
Standby Current: 30mA
Charge Current: 800mA @ constant current mode
Charge Termination: Fixed voltage (4.2V for 3.6V
battery, 8.4V for 7.2V battery
Size & Weight 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

Model SPM - 13N

www.simacorp.com

Simple, Fun, Affordable

Charge batteries

for:

Sony JVC
RCA Canon
Sharp Fuji

Hitachi Samsung

& Panasonic

camcorders!

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.

Features

j Precision end-of-charge detection assures a full

charge every time.

j ”Top-off” function trickle charges to maintain a full

charge.

j LED indicator displays charger mode.
j Defective battery dectection identifies faulty batteries

and halts charging.

j Overcharge protection.

Warranty

Sima Products Corporation (”Company”) warrants that if this product proves
to be defective to the original purchaser in material or workmanship within
90 days from the date of original retail purchase, the company will, at the
company’s option, either repair or replace same without charge (but no cash
refund will be made).

What you must do to enforce warranty:

Ship your unit, freight pre-paid, including reasonable proof of date and place
of purchase and description of problem to:

Attn: Customer Service
c/o Sima Products Corporation
140 Pennsylvania Ave. Bldg #5
Oakmont, PA 15139

Exclusions: This Limited Warranty covers all defects in material and

workmanship in the product, except damage resulting from accident, misuse,
abuse, attempted repair by anyone other than the Company, neglect or from
their normal and ordinary use of the product. The Company accepts no
liabilities or obligations for consequential or incidental damage arising out of
or in connection with the use or performance of the product. The Limited
Warranty provides you with specific legal rights, you may have additional
legal rights provided to you under the laws of your state or federal laws.

Safety and Maintenance

DO NOT use charger inside a drawer, closed cabinet, or cover

with a cloth. The charger will become slightly warm in
normal use, but if contained, heat may damage the charger
and battery pack.

DO NOT atttempt to open the charger. Doing so will void the

warranty.

DO NOT allow moisture of any kind to come in contact with the

charger. NEVER IMMERSE IN LIQUID!!!

DO NOT store the charger where it may be exposed to extreme

temperatures; avoid placing in direct sunlight. High
temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices,
damage batteries and warp metal or plastics.

DO NOT short circuit the output terminal or contacts.
DO NOT drop the unit ; a severe jolt can cause permanent

damage and is not covered by the warranty.

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.