NXe 23-399 User manual

ModelNo.
23-399
UNIVERSAL LITHIUM ION
DIGITAL CAMERA & CAMCORDER
BATTERY CHARGER
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Universal Lithium Ion Camcorder/Digital Camera Battery Quick
Charger. With the included AC Adapter (for use with a standard wall outlet) or the 12V Car Cord, you can
quickly charge your digital camera and camcorder batteries at home or in the car.
FEATURES
 Compatible with most 3.6V and 7.2V Camcorder/Digital Camera Lithium Ion (Li-ion) batteries.
 Precision end-of-charge voltage detection guarantees full charging of battery packs.
 "Top-off" function trickle charges to maintain a full charge.
 Automatic battery voltage detection with LED indication.
 LED status indicator displays charger mode.
 Abnormal battery detection identifies faulty battery and halts charging.
 Overcharge protection.
 Timer Protection.
Important: Please read the following instructions before using your charger for the first time; it
explains how to operate this product.
H
A
B
F
G
I
M
J K
L
A. Charging Status Indicator
B. 3.6V/7.2V Battery Voltage Indicator
C. Power Indicator
D. Battery/Adapter Plate Latch
E. Power Input Jack (on back of unit)
F. Main Charging Bay with Sony type
Battery Contacts
G. Detachable Desktop Stand
H. Universal Battery Charging Adapter
I. Adapter Plate A
J. Adapter Plate B
K. Adapter Plate C
L. 12V DC Car Cord
M. AC Adapter
E D C

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This section explains how to power the charger, load battery packs onto the charger, and charge your
camcorder/digital camera battery.
POWER SUPPLY
Connect the AC Adapter (M) barrel plug to the Power Input Jack (E). Then plug the AC Adapter into any
standard household outlet (see Figure 2a). The red Power Indicator (C) will turn on.
To use in a car, connect the 12V DC Car cord (L) barrel plug to the Power Input Jack (E). Insert the 12V
DC Car Cord cigarette lighter plug into the cigarette socket of the vehicle (see figure 2b). The red Power
Indicator (C) will turn on.
Figure 2a Figure 2b
CHANGING OPERATING POSITION OF THE CHARGER
A Detachable Desktop Stand (G) is included with the charger. This allows you to use your charger in a
horizontal (flat) position, or a vertical (up-right) position.
To operate the charger in a horizontal (flat) position, remove the desktop stand from base of the charger by
gently pressing on the bottom side of the desktop stand, and lifting it away from the charger (see figure 3a).
Figure 3a
To operate the charger in a tilted position, insert the tab at the pointed end of the desktop stand
into the mounting hole on the back of the charger (marked with a ). Gently push the two latches at the
bottom of the desktop stand into the base of the charger (see figure 3b).
Figure 3b

To operate the charger in the vertical (up-right) position, insert the tab at the pointed end of the desktop
stand into the mounting hole (marked with a ). Gently push the two latches at the bottom of the
desktop stand into the base of the charger (see figure 3c).
Figure 3c
MOUNTING THE BATTERY
Warning: For use with Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) batteries ONLY. DO NOT attempt to charge Nickel
Cadmium (Ni-Cd) or Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries.
Note where the guides and contacts on the battery are located and align them with the guides and contacts
on the charger, then slide the battery into place in the Charging Bay (F). For some battery models you will
either; press the battery down and then slide it up (away from the indicator lights), or you will slide the
battery up and then press it down (see figure 4a). You should not have to force the battery onto the charger.
If it does not easily slide into the guides, re-align the guides and try again.
Figure 4a
Depending on your battery type, you may need to use the adapter tray. To install the adapter tray onto the
charger platform, slide the central notch on the Adapter Tray’s upper edge into the slot on the upper edge of
the charger bay, then gently press down on the Tray’s lower edge. The Tray will snap firmly in place.
Install the battery so its contacts meet the contacts on the Adapter Tray. To remove the tray, simply pull
back on the Battery/Adapter Latch (D), lift the tray up from the charger.
Figure 4b Figure 4c Figure 4d

USING THE UNIVERSAL ADAPTER PLATE
Some battery models will require the use of the Universal Adapter Plate (H). To install, slide the
central notch on the Adapter Plate’s upper edge into the slot on the upper edge of the charging
bay (F), then press down on the Plate’s lower edge – the Plate will snap firmly in place (see
figures 5a and 5b). To remove the Plate, pull down on the Battery/Adapter Plate Latch (D).
Fi
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ure 5a Fi
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ure 5b
Before installing the battery onto the plate, check the polarity signs (+ and -) on the battery.
Locate the alignment guide and polarity positions on the Universal Adapter Plate (H) for the
battery you are going to charge. Pull the sliding grip at the lower side of the plate out. Install the
battery so the contacts meet the contacts on the adapter plate, while aligning the side of the
battery to one of the alignment guides on the Universal Adapter Plate. Release the sliding grip
gently and the battery will be securely held in place. Follow the instructions on the Universal
Adapter Plate for various alignment guides and contact positions (see figures 6 to 11).
Note: Make sure the battery + and – contacts align properly with the + and – contacts on the
adapter plate, reversing the polarity may cause damage to the battery pack or the charger.
For:
Casio, Ricoh, Canon,
Olympus, Konica, Panasonic,
Toshiba, Nikon, Kodak,
Pentax etc.
Align
Figure 6a Figure 6b
For:
N
ikon EN-EL3 and equiv.
Align
Figure 7a Figure 7b

For:
N
ikon EN-EL1 and equiv.,
Minolta NP200 and equiv.
Align
Figure 8a Figure 8b
For:
Kyocera, Konica, Polaroid
etc.
Align
Figure 9a Figure 9b
For:
Fuji NP-80, NP-100 and
equivalents
Panasonic VW-VBP10 and
equiv.
Align
Figure 10a Figure 10b
Fli
p
u
p
Align
For:
Sharp BP-L226 and equiv.,
Panasonic DMW-BCA&,
CGR-S602 and equiv.
Figure 11a Figure 11b

CHARGING THE BATTERY
As soon as the battery is properly connected, charging begins. The green Charging Status Indicator (A) will
blink as the battery is being charged. The battery is fully charged when the Charging Status Indicator stops
blinking and lights up permanently. You may remove the battery for use once the green light is shown;
however, it is recommended that you leave the battery on the charger for another 30 minutes to ensure a
full, or "top off" charge.
AUTOMATIC BATTERY VOTAGE DETECTION AND INDICATION
Most of the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries are either 3.6V or 7.2V type. This charger has a built-in battery
detection function for automatic selection of the appropriate charging output to the battery, to ensure a safe
and efficient charging of the battery. The 3.6V/7.2V Battery Voltage Indicator (B) will light up in red when
charging a 3.6V battery, and will light up in green if the battery is of the 7.2V type.
ABNORMAL BATTERY DETECTION
This charger will detect an abnormal battery pack by sensing the voltage on the battery pack. If it is too
high or too low, or if the battery pack does not reach full charge status within 8 hours of charging, the
charger will stop the operation immediately and indicate the abnormal condition by flashing both the power
and battery status indicator LEDs. Normal operation will resume when the faulty battery is removed.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause / Solution
No Indicator Lights  Confirm that the AC Adapter is firmly
connected at both ends (wall and Power Input
Jack).
 Confirm wall outlet as “good”
 Confirm that Car Cord is firmly connected at
both ends (cigarette lighter socket and Power
Input Jack)
 Confirm cigarette lighter socket is “good”
Power light only  Battery is fully charged *
 Battery mounted incorrectly
 Remove and remount battery
 Clean battery and charger contacts
 Battery may be defective*
Power & Battery status LED both blinking  Defective battery*
Hissing noise while charging  Normal operation due to advance switching
circuitry
• To determine if the battery is overcharged or defective, place it on the camcorder/digital camera
and turn the camcorder/digital camera on. If the camcorder/digital camera does not come on, the
battery is probably defective. If the camcorder/digital camera does not operate, leave the power
turned on for 30+ minutes, then remove the battery and put it on the charger; the charger should go
into charge mode, indicated by the green blinking Charge Status Indicator (A).
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & MAINTENANCE
DO NOT use this charger inside a drawer, closed cabinet, or cover with a cloth. The heat from charging
may damage the charger or battery pack. This charger will become slightly warm during use
DO NOT attempt to open the unit. Doing so will void your warranty.
DO NOT allow moisture of any kind to come in contact with the charger. Never immerse in water for any
reason.
DO NOT store in areas which may expose the charger to extreme temperatures. Avoid placing in direct
sunlight, such as on a car dashboard. High temperatures will and warp or melt plastics.
DO NOT drop the unit. A severe jolt may cause permanent damage and is not covered by the warranty.

If the charger must be cleaned, be sure it is unplugged, and then 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.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input: 12V DC
Stand-by Current: 30mA
Charging Current: 800mA max @ constant current mode
Charge Termination: Fixed voltage
(4.2V for 3.6V battery, 8.4V for 7.2V battery)
LIMITED WARRANTY