User manual SIMA SPM-13N

Trouble Shooting Problem No Indicator Lights 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. Power Light Only Charge Power · Battery mounted incorrectly; remove and remount battery. Clean battery/charger contacts. Power and Charge Indicators both Blink After 8 hrs of Charge 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.) Charge Power Hissing noise in Charging Mode Normal operation due to advanced switching circuitry. Technical Specs Input: Standby Current: Charge Current: Charge Termination: Size & Weight 12V DC 30mA 800mA @ constant current mode Fixed voltage (4.2V for 3.6V battery, 8.4V for 7.2V battery 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 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. Model SPM - 13N Charge batteries for: Sony JVC RCA Canon Sharp Fuji Hitachi Samsung & Panasonic Features j j j j j www.simacorp.com Simple, Fun, Affordable camcorders! Precision end-of-charge detection assures a full charge every time. "Top-off" function trickle charges to maintain a full charge. LED indicator displays charger mode. Defective battery dectection identifies faulty batteries and halts charging. 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. Parts and Components notch Step 1 - Connect to AC Power Supply 1 Plate A To 120V AC outlet notch See note on flip-up door below Power Input jack Plate B notch Connect the AC adapter plug to the Power Input jack on the rear of the SPM-13N. Plug the AC adapter into any standard 120V AC household outlet. ( See diagram above.) The red Power indicator light will turn on. Power Input jack 12V DC Car Power Supply 2 4 3 Plate C To car cigarette lighter 1. Base Unit 3. Power Indicator 2. Charge Status indicator 4. Batt. Adapter plate latch Note: Adapter plates B and C each have a flip-up door for use with certain batteries. See flip-up door for listing of battery types. Connect the 12V DC car cord plug to the power input jack on the rear of the SPM-13N. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the cigarette lighter socket of the vehicle. (See diagram above.) The red Power indicator light will turn on. Step 2 - Mounting the Adapter Plates Some battery models will require the use of an adapter plate (A, B or C). Consult the battery chart in this manual to determine which adapter plate your camcorder battery requires. Step 3 - Mounting the Batteries To install the battery - Align the contacts on your battery with the appropriate contacts on the charger. Typically you can install the battery onto the charger plate the same way you install the battery onto your camcorder. Follow the guides on the battery and the charger. TIP: For some battery models, you will press the battery straight down and then slide it up, away from the indicator light, (Fig. 1). On others you will slide the battery up and press it down (Figs.2 and 3). Either way the battery should slide easily into place. If it does not, do not force the battery into place. Realign the guides and try again. To install the adapter plates - slide the central notch on the adapter plate's upper edge into the slot on the upper edge of the charging bay (Fig. 1), then press down firmly on the plate's lower edge (Fig. 2). The plate will snap firmly in place. Install the battery so the contacts on the battery meet the contacts on the adapter plate. To remove the plate push down on the battery/adapter plate latch. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Step #4 - Charging the Battery As soon as the battery is properly mounted, charging begins as indicated by the green blinking light on the Charge Status indicator. When charging is complete, the Charge Status indicator stops flashing and remains solid green. At this point, the battery can be removed for use. Removing the battery at this point will not harm it. Charge Power Charge Power Defective and Overcharged batteries The charger has a built-in defective battery detection sensor. If the battery does not attain a full charge within 8 hours, it may be overcharged or fully discharged. If so, the Power and Charge Status indicators will flash. However, if your battery is larger than 6,000 ma hrs. it may require more than 8 hours to charge. Remove battery and charge again. To determine if the battery is overcharged or defective, place it on the camcorder and turn the camcorder on. If the camcorder does not come on, the battery is probably defective. If the camcorder does operate, leave the power on for 30+ minutes, then remove the battery and put it on the charger. The charger should go into the charge mode indicated by the blinking green Charge Status indicator. Charging (flashing) Charged (steady) It is recommended, however, that you leave the battery connected to the charger for another 30 mintutes to ensure a full or "topped off"charge. Warning: For use with lithium ion batteries only! DO NOT use with Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries