Power supply

A battery or the supplied AC adaptor can be used as the power supply for the unit.

The unit is compatible to following batteries. (As of August 2022)

– AG-VBR59 (supplied/optional, supports quick charging)

– AG-VBR89/AG-VBR118 (optional, supports quick charging)

Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.

The supplied AC cable is dedicated for this unit. Do not use with any other device. Also, do not use AC cable from other device on this unit.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Charging the battery

Attaching and removing the battery

Standard charging time and recordable time

Connecting to the AC outlet

Charging the battery

The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Use only after charging sufficiently.

It is recommended that you have one extra battery.

It is recommended to perform charging of the battery in a location with ambient temperature of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).

character_diamond About the Battery Charger

This unit can charge two battery packs simultaneously and supports quick charging batteries.

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(A) CHARGE indicators <CHARGE1/CHARGE2>

Indicate the charge status as follows.

Indicator	Charge status
Lit green	Quick charging is in progress.
Lit orange	Normal charging is in progress.
Blinking orange	Charging has stopped due to an error.
Off	Charging is complete, or a battery pack is not inserted.

(B) DC IN 12 V connector < icon_charger-dc-in >

Connects to the DC plug of the AC adaptor.

character_diamond Charging the battery

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Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN 12 V connector of battery charger.

Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adaptor.

Perform step (2) first, and then step (3). Insert the AC mains lead all the way in until it stops.

Insert the battery into the battery charger.

Slide the battery horizontally into the battery charger along the “ icon_arrow-charger ” mark.

The corresponding CHARGE indicator lights and charging starts.

The CHARGE indicator turns off when charging is complete. Slide the battery to remove it.

Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

We recommend using Panasonic batteries ( character_reference Power supply).

If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

Do not heat or expose to flame.

Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

Do not expose to low air pressure at high altitudes.

Do not expose to extremely low air pressure, as this may result in explosions or leakage of flammable liquids and gases.

The battery charger will determine the status of the battery after the battery is mounted. Therefore, it may take some time until the charging lamp is to illuminate. Mount the battery again if the charging lamp does not illuminate after ten seconds or longer has elapsed.

When two quick charging compatible batteries are mounted, the quick charging on the <CHARGE1> side will take priority, and the charging on the <CHARGE2> side will be normal charging. Once the charging of the <CHARGE1> side proceeds, the charging on the <CHARGE2> side will switch to quick charging.

Also, depending on the charging status of the battery, the indicator on the battery that is mounted on the <CHARGE2> side may turn off.

The battery charger will perform optimal charging after determining the status of the battery. Once the charging is started, the indicator for quick charging compatible battery will flash. Also, if it is charging on both <CHARGE1> side and <CHARGE2> side, charging of both batteries will stop when either one of the battery is mounted/removed, or replaced. It will start the charging again after determining the status of the batteries.

Mount the battery to be charged prioritized on the <CHARGE1> side when charging.

Attaching and removing the battery

Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.

Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.

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character_diamond Removing the battery

Make sure that the power switch is set to <OFF> and the status indicator is turned off, and then remove by holding onto it taking care not to drop. ( character_reference Turning the unit on/off)

While pressing the battery release button (A), remove the battery.

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Standard charging time and recordable time

Battery parts number	Voltage/capacity (minimum)	Charging time
Battery parts number	Voltage/capacity (minimum)	Charging time
AG-VBR59 (supplied/optional)	7.28 V/5900 mAh	Approx. 3 h 20 min
AG-VBR89 (optional)	7.28 V/8850 mAh	Approx. 4 h
AG-VBR118 (optional)	7.28 V/11800 mAh	Approx. 4 h 40 min

Battery parts number	[FREQUENCY]	Continuous recordable time
Battery parts number	[FREQUENCY]
AG-VBR59 (supplied/optional)	[59.94Hz]	Approx. 3 h 50 min	Approx. 4 h 25 min
AG-VBR59 (supplied/optional)	[50.00Hz]	Approx. 4 h	Approx. 4 h 40 min
AG-VBR89 (optional)	[59.94Hz]	Approx. 5 h 45 min	Approx. 6 h 35 min
AG-VBR89 (optional)	[50.00Hz]	Approx. 6 h	Approx. 7 h
AG-VBR118 (optional)	[59.94Hz]	Approx. 7 h 40 min	Approx. 8 h 50 min
AG-VBR118 (optional)	[50.00Hz]	Approx. 8 h 5 min	Approx. 9 h 20 min

“h” is an abbreviation for hour and “min” for minute.

The charging time is the time when the operating ambient temperature is 25 °C (77 °F) and operating relative humidity is 60 %. At other temperature and humidity the charging time may take longer.

Continuous recordable time is the time when the unit is used fulfilling all of the following conditions. If you use the unit in other conditions, continuous recordable time will shorten.

– When set to the factory default menu settings ([FILE FORMAT] is [MOV] and [REC FORMAT] is [2160-59.94p/HEVC LongGOP 200M]/[2160-50.00p/HEVC LongGOP 200M])

– When the LCD monitor is used and cable is not connected to the external input/output terminal

The charging time is the time to charge when the charging capacity of the battery is used up. The charging time or the continuous recordable time differs depending on the use condition such as high or low temperature.

Battery is warm after using or after charging, but this is not a malfunction.

character_diamond Checking the remaining battery level

The remaining battery level can be checked with the power status display on the LCD monitor or the indicator on the supplied battery.

Checking the remaining battery level with the LCD monitor

The battery status display will change as imageicon_battery_6 imageicon_battery_5 imageicon_battery_4 imageicon_battery_3 imageicon_battery_2 imageicon_battery_1 while the remaining battery level gets lower. It will flash in red when the remaining battery level is zero.

The power status display may not be displayed depending on the setting in the menu.

Repair or copy of the clip, or update of the firmware is not possible when it is flashing in red.

Checking the remaining battery level with the battery

The remaining battery level can be checked with the indicator display by pressing the <CHECK> button on the battery when it is not charging.

– The remaining battery level is a rough indication.

– The indicator will not illuminate even if the <CHECK> button is pressed when the remaining battery level is zero. Charge the battery.

The progress of the charging is notified by the flashing position of the indicator while the battery is charging.

Once the charging is completed, the indicator turns off.

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Indicator

<CHECK> button

Display of the indicator

The color and illuminate/flashing status of the indicator indicated by the icon in the table are as follows.

– imageicon_battery_indicator_flash : Flashing in green

– imageicon_battery_indicator_on : Illuminated in green

– imageicon_battery_indicator_off : Off

Indicator display		Remaining battery level/charging progress
When checking the remaining battery level	Charging	Remaining battery level/charging progress
		0 % to 25 %
		25 % to 50 %
		50 % to 75 %
		75 % to 100 %

Display of the indicator is a rough indication. If the battery is attached to the unit or the battery charger, check the remaining level on the device the battery is attached to. The remaining level may differ from the one displayed with the indicator on the battery.

Connecting to the AC outlet

It is possible to use this unit with power supplied from the AC outlet by turning on the unit with the AC adaptor connected.

Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.

Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

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Connect the AC adaptor to the <DC IN 12V> terminal.

Make sure to set the power switch to <OFF> and the status indicator is turned off when disconnecting the AC adaptor. ( character_reference Turning the unit on/off)

Even when you use the AC adaptor for recording images, keep the battery connected. This allows you to continue the recording even if a power failure occurs or the AC adaptor is unplugged from the AC outlet by accident.

The AC adaptor is in the standby condition when the mains plug is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the mains plug is connected to an electrical outlet.