Sima Products UDC-2 User Manual
Safety and Maintenance
DO NOT use charger inside a drawer, closed cabinet, on a carpet
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, there are no serviceable
parts. Doing so will void the warranty.
DO NOT
charger.
DO NOT
allow moisture of any kind to come in contact with the
NEVER IMMERSE IN LIQUID!
store 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
DO NOT
short circuit the output terminal or contacts.
drop the unit, a 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 unit with a clean cloth, lightly
dampened with mild detergent. Use a clean cloth, lightly dampened
with rubbing alcohol to clean the metal contacts.
Trouble Shooting
Problem
No Indicator
Lightswith
battery mounted
Hissing noise in
Charging Mode
Possible Cause/Solution
Confirm 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
cigarette lighter adapter).
• Battery is already fully charged.
• Battery mounted incorrectly; remove and
re-mount battery. Clean battery/charger contacts.
Normal operation due to advanced switching
circuitry.
If you have trouble installing your battery
or if it is not listed on this chart,
do not call the store where you purchased the UDC-2.
Call Sima customer service at 800-345-7462
Battery Chart
Brand Volt Batt. type Model Number Tray
Canon 6V NiCad/NiMH BP-E77/711/714/718/722/729 Base
Canon 7.2V Lithium Ion BP-80/85 A
Canon 7.2V Lithium Ion BP-608/617 C
Canon 7.2V Lithium Ion BP-911/914/915/924/927/930/941/945 C
Hitachi 6V NiCad/NiMH VM-BP82/82A/83/84/84A Base
Hitachi 7.2V Lithium Ion VM-BPL13A/27A/30A/60A A
Hitachi 7.2V Lithium Ion DZ-BP16/28 C
JVC 6V NiCad/NiMH BN-V11U/12U/14U/140U/22U/50U/60U Base
JVC 7.2V Lithium Ion BN-V607/615U A
JVC 7.2V Lithium Ion BN-V812/814U A
Panasonic 6V NiCad/NiMH PV-BP15/17/18/ VW-VBS1E/S2E Base
Panasonic 7.2V Lithium Ion VW-VBD1/PV-BP5/AG-BP25 A
Panasonic 7.2V Lithium Ion CGR-D120/220/320/S602/ C
RCA 6V NiCad/NiMH BB-45/75L/060/120/FB120/1260 Base
RCA 7.2V Lithium Ion BB-55L/65L/85L A
Sharp 6V NiCad/NiMH BT-80 Base
Samsung 7.2V Lithium Ion SB-L110/220 C
Samsung 7.2V Lithium Ion SB-L160/320/480 C
SONY 6V NiCad/NiMH NP-55/66/67/68/77/78/98 Base
SONY 7.2V Lithium Ion NP-FF50/70 A
SONY 7.2V Lithium Ion NP-F100/200/300 A
SONY 7.2V Lithium Ion NP-F330/530/550/730/730H/750/750 A
SONY 7.2V Lithium Ion NP-FM30/50/70/90/91/QM50/70/90 A
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).
To enforce this warranty,
and description of problem to:
Attn: Customer Service
c/o Sima Products Corporation
140 Pennsylvania Ave. Bldg #5
Oakmont, PA 15139
Exclusions:
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.
This Limited Warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship in the product, except damage
ship your unit, freight pre-paid, including reasonable proof of date and place of purchase
Warranty Statement
BN-V20U/25U Base
PV-BP8A/VW-VBD20 C
CGA_DU07/14/21 C
SP/930/950/960 A
Universal for
Battery Charger
use with Camcorders
Model UDC-2
Works with these
camcorders:
Sony JVC
RCA Canon
Sharp Hitachi
& more!
www.simacorp.com
800-345-7462
Includes 3 adapter trays to charge
Lithium - ion,
Ni-Cad
and NIMH batteries
Includes AC & DC adapters
©2004 Sima Products Corporation
140 Pennsylvania Ave. Bldg #5 Oakmont, PA 15139
800-345-7462 Fax 412-828-9338 www.simacorp.com
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Introduction
Congratulations on buying the Sima UDC-2, a universal battery charger for use
with digital camera batteries. Using the AC or DC adapters included, you can
quickly and easily charge your Nicad, NiMH or lithium ion camcorder batteries at
home or in the car. This package includes: UDC base unit, TrayA, Tray C &
Tray 2, 120V AC adapter, 12V DC car adapter and this instruction manual.
Features
Precision end-of-charge detection assures a full charge
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”Top-off” function trickle charges to maintain a full charge.
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LED indicator displays charger mode.
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Defective battery dectection.
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Overcharge protection.
Technical Specs
Input: 12V DC
Standby Current: 30mA
Charge Current: 800mA @ constant current mode
Charge Termination: Fixed voltage Lithium (4.2V for 3.6V, 8.4V for 7.2V)
Size & Weight 5.25” x 2.75” 3.1 oz.
SLIDE
INSERT
TO LOCK
MODEL : UDC
UNIVERSALDIGITAL CHARGER
For Hitachi
6 volt
For Canon
6 volt
NiCad/NiMH (delta V)
Base Unit and Trays
Plate C
Plate A
1
2
3
1.2.Base Unit
Charge Status indicator4.5.
3.
Discharge button
5
4
Plate 2
Full Indicator
Discharge status light
How to Connect 120V AC Power Supply
Connect the AC adapter plug to
the Power Input jack on the rear
of the UDC base. Plug the AC
adapter into any standard 120V
AC household outlet. ( See
diagram at right.) The green Full
indicator light will blink once.
To 120V AC outlet
Power Input jack
How to Connect 12V DC Car Power Supply
Connect the 12V DC car cord plug
to the power input jack on the rear
of the UDC base. Plug the cigarette
lighter adapter into the cigarette
lighter socket of the vehicle. (See
diagram at right.) The green Full
indicator light will blink once.
To car cigarette lighter
Power Input jack
Mounting the Adapter Plates
Some battery models will require the use of an adapter plate (AA/AAA, 1 or 2).
Consult the battery chart in this manual to determine which adapter plate your
camera or camcorder battery requires.
To install the adapter trays
Step 1. Place the adapter tray onto the base unit.
Step 2. Align the arrow on the tray to
1
the INSERT dot on the base unit.
SLIDE
INSERT
2
To remove the tray, slide it to the left.
TO LOCK
Step 3. Slide the tray to the right.
It will snap firmly in place.
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+
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3
Mounting the Batteries
To install the battery - Typically, you can install the battery onto the
charger plate the same way you install the battery onto your
camcorder.
contacts on the charger.
Align the contacts on your battery with the appropriate
Follow the guides on the battery and the
charger. The battery should slide easily into place. If it does not, do
not force the battery into place. Realign the guides and try
again.
The UDC-2 will automatically detect the battery type and
voltage from the tray.
Charging the Battery
As soon as the battery is properly mounted, charging begins as indicated
by the steady red light on the Charge Status indicator.(Fig. 1 below) When
charging is complete, the green Full Status indicator will turn on (fig. 2). At this
point, the battery can be removed for use. Removing the battery at this point
will not harm it. It is recommended that you leave the battery connected tot he
charger for another 30 minutes to ensure a full or “topped off” charge
Discharge
Charge
Discharge
Charge
+
Full
Fig. 1
Full
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
Charge
Discharge
Full
Press to
discharge
Discharging the Battery
To maximize the full power of your NiCad and NiMH batteries, we
recommend discharging before recharging. To discharge, mount the battery on
the tray and press the Discharge button. (Fig. 3 above). The yellow Discharge
Status indicator will turn on. When discharging is complete, the
automatically begin to recharge and the
on (Fig. 1). Depending on the amount of charge left in the battery, this may
take several hours. Note: Lith-ion batteries do not require discharging.
red Charge Status indicator will turn
battery will
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