HPX-170 Internal Battery?

[mdslammer]

Hi Guys,

I have a HPX-170 camcorder. I bought this new years back.
I worried about the INTERNAL battery that powers this camcorder
dying.

Can anyone please tell me where I can find this internal battery on
the HPX-170?

Thanks very much.

Mark

 

[ProfessorU]

If the internal battery needs to be replaced, it's supposed to be done by a dealer. See p.58 of the manual. ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/pub/Panasonic/Drivers/PBTS/manuals/AG-HPX170_oi.pdf
It's a lithium button, so it should charge itself and keep time for a decade or more, as long as you use the camera once a year or so.

 

[mdslammer]

Hi ProfessorU,

Thanks very much for your timely reply and information. My camera is still ticking along. However, I don't use
it as much as I did in the past. I have only logged 86 hours on it. I purchased it new back in December 28, 2008.
I will check out the link you've provided as well as use it soon.

Best.

MDslammer
Las Vegas, NV

 

[ggrantly]

Note that the internal battery is charged only when you power with the battery eliminator plugged into the cam. This cable Assy plugs into the battery charger.

Grant

 

[mdslammer]

ggrantly,

Did this come with the original camera? Not sure if I have this.

MDslammer

 

[ggrantly]

Yes it did, but they are common. If you can dredge up the packing slip online, it should have a part number.