8mm/VHS-C Camcorder Battery (230-0248) Features Faxback Doc. # 15195 Conditioner/Charger The Radio Shack 8mm/VHS-C Camcorder Battery Conditioner/Charger uses advanced technology to charge and discharge the camcorder's rechargeable battery. To prevent your camcorder's battery from losing its ability to fully recharge you must condition it (by discharging it) about once every 10 times you recharge it. Normal camcorder rechargeable battery chargers can only recharge a battery. The Radio Shack camcorder battery conditioner/charger lets you do both, increasing the battery's efficiency and durability. Its features include: Built-In Discharger - Lets you condition the rechargeable battery for the longest life and best performance. Automatic Switching - Automatically switches to charging mode when discharging is completed. Zero Delta Volt Charging - Prolongs the life of the battery by turning off Mode Technology the charging current at the peak of the charging cycle, before any additional charging current causes the battery to overheat and overcharge. Green LED Charging Light - Shows you when the battery is charging. Battery Over-Voltage - Prevents damage to both the battery and Protection conditioner/charger in the event of a short circuit. Self-Protection Design - Protects the conditioner/charger when it is connected to AC power without a battery installed. Battery Versatility - Lets you recharge both Nickel Cadmium and Ni-MH camcorder batteries. Two Optional Power - Let you power the conditioner/charger using Sources either standard AC power or the vehicle's battery power. (LB/all-05/08/95)