Power supply

A battery or an AC adaptor (optional/commercially available) can be used as the power supply for the unit.

The unit is compatible to following batteries. (As of January 2025)

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

AG-VBR59 supports quick charging. Use a battery charger (AG-BRD50: optional) to perform quick charging.

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.

Attaching and removing the battery

Charging the battery

Standard charging time and recordable time

Attaching and removing the battery

Press the power button to turn off the unit. ( character_reference Turning the unit on/off)

Push the battery against the battery mounting section (A) on the main unit and slide forward to attach.

Press in the battery until it clicks and gets locked.

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character_diamond Removing the battery

Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator (B) goes off. Then remove the battery while supporting the unit to prevent it from dropping.

Move the battery release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and remove the battery when unlocked.

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Charging the battery

Charge using an AC adaptor (optional/commercially available) and a USB cable (commercially available).

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).

The battery is not charged when the power is on.

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(A) To the AC adaptor

Connect the USB cable to the AC adaptor and to the DC IN terminal of this unit.

Insert the USB cable as far as they will go.

Insert the AC adaptor into an AC outlet

As the charging lamp lights up green, charging starts. It will turn off when the charging is completed.

If the charging lamp flashes ( character_reference Charging lamp during charging)

character_diamond 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.

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.

We recommend using an optional Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC11) to supply power and charge.

You can also charge with a battery charger (AG-BRD50: optional).

A commercially available AC adaptor and USB cable can be used to supply power and charge this unit.

Recommended specifications for the commercially available AC adaptor

character_minus_regular Supports PD (Power Delivery)

character_minus_regular Supports 9 V/3 A (27 W) DC output

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For supplying power and charging, use a USB cable with an output rating of 27 W or greater.

You can also use an AC adaptor with 5 V/500 mA or better for charging.

However, charging time may be longer than with the recommended AC adaptor.

Operation is not guaranteed with all commercially available devices.

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.

Standard charging time and recordable time

Battery parts number	Voltage/capacity (minimum)	Charging time

AG-VBR59 (supplied/optional)	7.28 V/5900 mAh	Approx. 5 h

Battery parts number	[FREQUENCY]	Continuous recordable time
Battery parts number	[FREQUENCY]
AG-VBR59 (supplied/optional)	[59.94Hz]	Approx. 4 h 35 min	Approx. 6 h 10 min	Approx. 6 h 10 min
AG-VBR59 (supplied/optional)	[50.00Hz]	Approx. 4 h 50 min	Approx. 6 h 30 min	Approx. 6 h 30 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.

– (For the icon_model-x2100 / icon_model-x1600 )

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])

(For the icon_model-x1200 )

When set to the factory default menu settings ([FILE FORMAT] is [MP4] and [REC FORMAT] is [2160-59.94p/HEVC LongGOP 100M]/[2160-50.00p/HEVC LongGOP 100M])

– 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.