Lenmar Lenmar OmniSource BCR261 User manual

OmniSource®JR
BATTERY CHARGER, RECONDITIONER,
TESTER, AND POWER SUPPLY
Model BCR261
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using!
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OMNISOURCE®
®JR - MODEL BCR261
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing LENMAR’s OmniSource JR Model BCR261.
With it you can charge virtually all 6 Volt Nickel Cadmium and
NoMEM® batteries used with VHS-C, 8mm, and Hi-8 Camcorders. The
BCR261 will operate as an AC/DC Battery Charger, Reconditioner,
Tester, and Camcorder Power Supply.
The BCR261 will operate from a standard household AC outlet, or on
the road from a 12 Volt cigarette lighter socket. Also, use the BCR261
to run your camcorder from either an AC or DC power source.
The BCR261 is a complete, convenient system to test, refresh,
condition, and charge your 6 Volt camcorder batteries.
Getting Ready...
CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY
To charge batteries, either the AC Adapter or the DC Car Adapter must
be plugged into the jack marked “DC IN” on the Base Module. Once
you have done this, plug the power adapter into an AC receptacle or
cigarette lighter (depending on which adapter you are using).
SELECTING THE PROPER
CHARGING MODE FOR YOUR BATTERY
Ni-Cad (or Nickel Cadmium) Batteries
When you recharge a nickel-cadmium battery before it's fully drained,
the battery "remembers" it is using less than a full charge, resulting in a
loss of capacity. Because of this, the BCR261 has a Discharge /
Charge feature which will automatically discharge your Ni-Cad battery
and then charge it fully. Doing this will assure that you will get the
maximum life out of your Ni-Cad batteries.
You may also choose to fully discharge your Ni-Cad batteries before
storing them for any reasonable period of time. Use the Discharge for
Storage instructions to properly prepare your Ni-Cad batteries before
you store them.
NoMEM Batteries
NoMEM batteries cannot be reconditioned and MUST be stored fully
charged. If you recondition a NoMEM battery it will diminish its
capacity and/or not fully charge up again. For this reason, NEVER use
the Discharge / Charge feature when charging NoMEM batteries. For
NoMEM batteries, use the Charge Only feature. To keep your NoMEM
batteries fresh and to prolong their life, they should be fully recharged
as soon after each use as possible. They should also receive a fresh
charge after every 4-6 months of storage or non-use.
Using Your BCR261 in...
TEST MODE (all battery types)
Disconnect any adapters that may be plugged into the base module.
Next, insert your 6 Volt camcorder battery into the base module and
press the CAPACITY button at the top of the base module. If the
battery is properly inserted, a number of yellow indicators will light
showing the charged capacity of the battery.
None Less than 30% Capacity
1 30% - 49% Capacity
2 50% - 69% Capacity
3 70% - 89% Capacity
4 90% or Better
CHARGE ONLY MODE (for NoMEM batteries)
Plug the appropriate power adapter into the base module hole marked
"DC IN", and insert the battery to be charged. The RED CHARGE
indicator should light. When the RED light goes out, your battery is fully
charged.

NOTE: Never press the DISCHArge button while a NoMEM battery is
inserted in the base module!
DISCHARGE / CHARGE MODE (for Ni-Cad type batteries)
Plug the appropriate power adapter into the base module hole marked
"DC IN", and insert the battery to be charged. The RED CHARGE
indicator should light. Press the DISCHARGE button at the top of the
base module until the GREEN DISCHARGE light goes on. The GREEN
light will stay on until the battery is fully discharged, then the RED
indicator light will light indicating that the battery is now being charged.
When the RED light goes out, your battery is fully charged.
DISCHARGE FOR STORAGE (for Ni-Cad type Batteries)
Plug the appropriate power adapter into the base module hole marked
"DC IN". Next, insert your 6 Volt camcorder battery into the base
module and press the DISCHARGE button on the top of the base
module until the GREEN DISCHARGE indicator light goes on. The
GREEN light will go out once the battery is fully discharged. The battery
should be removed soon after the GREEN light goes out to prevent the
battery from recharging automatically.
Using Your BCR261 As An Ac Power Source For Your Camcorder
Connect the adapter plate provided to your camcorder in place of the
battery. Plug either the AC Transformer or the DC adapter into the "DC
IN" jack on the base module. Finally, plug one end of the double ended
cable into the adapter plate on the camcorder, and the other end into
the hole on the base module marked "output". You should now have
power to your camcorder. If you do not have power, check the adapter
plate on the camcorder for proper connection and that the
interconnecting cable is fully inserted.
SPECIFICATIONS:
POWER SOURCE
•AC Adapter - Output 13.5 VDC - 1A
•12 Volt DC Cigarette Adapter - Not to exceed 15 VDC
CHARGING CIRCUIT
•Microprocessor Controlled Switching Type
CHARGING MODE
•Current 850mA Constant
•Time 1 to 2 Hours (Varies With Battery Capacity
and Charge Condition)
•Detection -DV & 0DV
•Protection Max. Voltage, Time, and Temperature
DISCHARGING MODE
•Current 360mA +/- 20mA
•Cut Off 1V / Cell
POWER SUPPLY MODE OUTPUT
•Output 10.8 Watts
•Voltage DC 7.15V Regulated
•Current 1500mA Max.
“LIMITED” 1 YEAR WARRANTY
This limited warranty starts from the date of original
purchase and expires 1 year thereafter. If, during
this period, any part, because of manufacturing
defects or workmanship fails to function properly
under normal use will be repaired at no charge for
parts and labor or, at our option, the product will be
replaced. The following is excluded: damages from
delay or loss of use of equipment, or damaged
batteries, malfunctions resulting from misuse,
tampering, unauthorized repairs, modifications, or
accident.
Package the unit and its accessories carefully using
ample padding material to prevent damage in transit
and ship it prepaid and insured to:
LENMAR ENTERPRISES INC. USA , 31328 VIA
COLINAS #102, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362.
When sending in product for service, your package
should include evidence of date and place of
purchase. Enclose $10.00 for shipping and
handling for addresses in the U.S. and $15.00 in
Canada. For outside the U.S. and Canada, freight
will vary depending upon ship to address.