Lenmar Mach 1 User manual

Mach 1TM Speed Charger
For 7.2 / 7.4 Volt Li-Ion Batteries
Universal Charger for Li-Ion
Camcorder & Digital Camera Batteries
PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
Introduction
The Mach 1 Speed Charger is a highly advanced and fully automatic battery charger which
is compatible with 7.2 / 7.4 Volt Lithium-Ion batteries for camcorders and digital cameras
from Sony, Canon, JVC, Panasonic, Hitachi, RCA, Nikon, Kodak, Fuji and other
manufacturers. In addition to the adapter plates included, you can also purchase additional
adapter plates for other Li-Ion battery models.
The Mach 1 Speed Charger features microprocessor controlled NeothermTM active pulse
speedcharging to charge your battery approximately three times faster than other chargers.
Not only will it charge the battery safely and reliably, it will prolongs battery life. Charging
progress, MAX charge and error conditions are all provided by the LED indicators.
Flexible power input allows you to use the Mach 1 Speed Charger from home or overseas
with its 110V-240V AC Universal Power Supply, or on the road using the DC Cigarette
Lighter Adapter included.
Operation:
Getting Ready
Choose the adapter plate for the type of Li-Ion (Lithium-Ion) battery you will be charging.
Each of the adapter plates is labeled as to the batteries it can work with. If the charger base
does not already have the adapter plate you want attached, you will need to remove the
adapter plate first by pushing down on the plate and sliding it to the rear of the charger
base (away from the LED indicators). Then, attach the selected adapter plate to the charger
unit by aligning the slots on the adapter plate bottom with the fingers on the charger base.
While pressing down lightly on the adapter plate, slide the plate toward the front of the
charger base until it locks.
Plug-in, either the AC Adapter or the DC Cigarette Lighter power adapter, and connect the
other end of the power adapter cable to the power input jack on the rear of the charger unit.
Status LED’s
Together, the three LED’s on the front of the Mach 1 charger will indicate the status of the
battery and the charger. See the descriptions and diagrams included in the following
sections regarding the various indications and their meaning.
Charging Your Battery
StandBy Mode: Without any battery installed, the charger will flash the LED on the left,
marked MED, indicating that the charger is standing by and waiting for a battery to be
connected (see diag.-1).
Diag.-1
Once a battery has been properly connected to the appropriate adapter plate, the charger
will determine the status of the battery and begin the proper phase of the charging cycle.
There are 3 phases to the charge cycle. The battery may be removed during any of the
charging phases without harm to the batteryor charger unit.
Phase I – Initial Charge: All 3 LED’s flashing in sequence from MED (left) to MAX
(right) (see diag.-2). If the battery is low, this will be the first charge phase. With high
capacity batteries, this phase can sometimes be the longest of the 3 phases. Similarly, with
some low capacitybatteries and batteries reaching the end of their life, this phase can be
very short.
Diag.-2
Note: When the battery is first connected, the LED’s may instantly indicate MED, HI or
MAX charge depending on the charge status of the battery. The process will continue
normally from that point forward.
Note: It is normal for the charger, AC adapter, or the batteryto become warm during
charging.
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Phase II – MED Charge: The MED LED is on continuously and other LED’s are
flashing in sequence (see diag.-3). At this point the battery is typically about 50% charged.
Some very small capacity batteries (650mAh) and worn out batteries can be as low as 10%
charged.
Diag.-3
Phase III – HI Charge: The MED and HI LED’s are on and the MAX LED is flashing
(see diag.-4). At this point the battery is typically, about 70% charged.
Diag.-4
Charge Complete – MAX Charge: All three LED’s are on at the same time (see diag.-
5). Charging has completed and the batteryis fully charged. It is recommended to remove
the battery at this time.
Diag.-5
Error Condition – Charge Terminated: If the batteryis removed before a complete
charge has been reached, the charger will continue indicating the last complete
charging phase for up to 1 minute. After that time, an ‘Error’ indication will appear on
the LED’s, shown by the MED and MAX LED’s coming on together while the HI LED is
off (see diag.-6).
Diag.-6
The Error Condition will also be indicated if the charger senses any problem with the
battery being charged. To reset the error condition, unplug the charger from the power
adapter for a few seconds, then reconnect it to the power adapter. If the Error occurs again,
there may be a defect in the battery that will prevent safely charging.
Estimated Battery Charge Times:
Battery Capacity Time to MAX Charge *
750 mAh 30 minutes
1200 mAh 39 minutes
1500 mAh 50 minutes
1850 mAh 65 minutes
2400 mAh 80 minutes
3700 mAh 110 minutes
5550 mAh 195 minutes
* Actual charge times may vary depending on the battery, internal protection circuits, cell
capacity and condition.
Trouble Shooting Tips:
•Batteries should be replaced when runtime becomes short.
•If the LED status indicator does not light up when the charger is plugged into either supplied power
adapter, recheck the connections and make sure that the AC socket or cigarette lighter has power.
•If the battery is attached, and the status indicator is showing “Stand By” (indicated bythe MED
light flashing and all other lights off), the battery may not be making proper contact to the adapter
plate. Unplug the unit and check that the battery is attached correctly. Also, make sure the adapter
plate is the proper one and that it is securely attached to the charger base.
•Use a clean dry cloth when necessary to keep the metal contacts of both charger and battery clean.
Cautions:
•For use with 7.2 – 7.4V Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries ONLY! Use with other type batteries voids
warranty, may cause damage to the charger/ battery and possibly cause injury to the user.
•For best battery life, we suggest recharging Li-Ion batteries after use and before storage.
•Do not leave battery connected to camcorder or camera when not in use.
•Do not leave the batteryconnected to the charger for prolonged periods. Remove the battery after
charge is complete.
•Unplug the charger when not in use.
•Do not use, place or store the charger where it may come into contact with water or moisture.
•Always replace frayed or damaged wire and broken plugs immediately.
•Use this charger with the power adapters included in the package only.
•It is not necessary or recommended to discharge a Li-Ion prior to charge.
•No user serviceable parts, opening chassis will void warranty.
Note: Batteries will self discharge when not in use whether they are installed in a
camcorder, digital camera or not. Batteries can be kept fresh if you recharge them every 2-
3 months.
Specifications:
•AC Adapter: 110 – 240VAC, 50 / 60Hz
•Power Input: 12-18 VDC @ 1.7A
•Charge Method: Patented Neotherm Charging Technology
•Charge Rate: Variable, Continuously Adjusted via
Microprocessor
Limited 3 Year Warranty
This limited warranty starts from the date of original purchase and expires 3 years
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 delayor 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.
31328 VIA COLINAS, SUITE #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 varydepending upon ship
to address.
For additional questions, comments or to explore other Lenmar battery solutions, visit
our web site at: www.Lenmar.com or call us at 818/879-2700
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