Sony DSR-200 Charging and installing the battery pack, Charging the battery pack, Charging time

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Charging and installing the battery pack

Before using your digital camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack (not supplied). To charge the battery pack, use the AC-V615 AC power adaptor (not supplied).

This digital camcorder does not interface with “InfoLITHIUM” batteries. The remaining time (minutes) indication does not appear when using “InfoLITHIUM” batteries.

Charging the battery pack

Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration. (1) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.

(2) Align the surface of the battery pack indicated by the zmark with the edge of the terminal shutter of the AC power adaptor. Then fit and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

(3) Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up. Charging begins.

When the CHARGE lamp goes out, normal charge is completed. For full charge, which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack in place for approximately one hour. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet, then remove the battery pack and install it into the digital camcorder. You can also use the battery pack before it is completely charged.

Getting started

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Charging time

Battery pack	Charging time* (min.)
NP-F930	330 (270)

NP-F730/720	250 (190)

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CHARGE

The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses.

*Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the AC-V615 AC power adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.)

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Contents Digital Camcorder For the customers in Canada For the customers in the U.S.ATable of contents Precaution on copyright Using this manualPrecautions on digital camcorder care Before you beginWireless Remote Commander 1 p.11 Checking supplied accessoriesCR2025 Lithium Battery 1 p 4A/V connecting cable 1 pIdentifying the parts @ª Microphone holder attaching point @£ Tally lamp p @¢ Contr knob p@ Grip Identifying the parts » ¼Á ª£ ¢ ¤ ¼AUDIO Mode switch pTally lamp/Rear Remote Commander sensor p Headphones jack p ¤l Lanc jackAudio DUB button p *£ Video controls p ¢MONITOR Level dial pRemote Commander To prepare the Remote Commander To use the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage Menu About the ID of the Remote CommanderRemote Commander Sensors Remote control directionViewfinder Manual focusing indicator pAttaching the shoulder strap Display windowAttaching optional accessories Attaching digital camcorder to the tripod adaptorTo remove the digital camcorder from the tripod Attaching the external microphone with XLR connector Attaching optional accessoriesTo remove the battery adaptor a Attaching the battery adaptorTo remove the battery pack b Checking the remaining battery indicator cAttaching the viewfinder Getting startedTo remove the viewfinder Charging and installing the battery pack Charging the battery packCharging time Charging and installing the battery pack Battery lifeTo remove the battery pack Installing the battery pack Inserting a cassette To prevent accidental erasure To eject the cassetteBasic operations Camera recordingTo stop recording momentarily a When ND on flashes in the viewfinderTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lens cTo change the directionality of the built-in microphone Camera recordingTo monitor the sound while recording To record through an external microphoneTo select Fs 48k a or Fs 32k b recording mode Using the zoom feature When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoomZooming speed Variable speed zooming Hints for better shooting Release Lock Hints for better shootingChecking the recorded picture To stop playbackTo begin re-recording If you connect directly to a monitor Connections for playbackIf your monitor or VCR has a BNC jack If your monitor is already connected to a VCRIf your monitor or VCR is a monaural type To connect to a TV without Video/Audio input jacksPlaying back a tape Using the Remote CommanderVarious playback modes Using alternative power sources Using the house currentAdvanced operations To remove the adaptor Charging the attached battery packVTR Changing the mode settingsSelecting the mode setting of each item Items for Camcorder mode onlyItems for both Camcorder and VTR modes Items for VTR mode only Changing the mode settingsWhen Digital Mode is set to Overlap About Frame REC and INT REC settingWhen fading out b When fading in aTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Fade-in and fade-outOverlapping two pictures To cancel the overlap functionTo use the remote commander to take a photo Photo recordingTo use a flash To cancel interval recording Interval recordingTo stop interval recording Cut recording To cancel cut recordingTo focus manually Selecting automatic or manual modeShooting dark environments adjust gain manually When to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and gain manuallySettings for each item Relation of aperture, shutter speed and gainWhen to use manual focus Focusing manuallyShooting with auto focusing momentarily Focusing manuallyFocusing manually To return to autofocus modeTo record a very distant subject Adjusting the aperture To return to automatic aperture modeAbout the depth of focus field To return to automatic shutter speed mode Adjusting the shutter speedSlow Shtr Adjusting the shutter speed To select the Best Shutter SpeedSubject Shutter speed Adjusting the gain To return to automatic gain modeTo use the AGC Limit function To adjust the G gain Preset menu item Adjusting the gainSelecting the appropriate mode Adjusting the white balance· one-push white balance mode 3200K indoor modeAdjusting the white balance Adjusting white balance manuallyTo return to automatic white balance mode Shooting when the lighting condition changes Using the ND filter When ND on flashes in the viewfinderWhen ND OFF flashes in the viewfinder Using the zebra pattern Selecting and setting audio mode Adjusting the recording soundLINE/MIC switches setting and recording sound Built-in microphoneChecking the recording level Adjusting the recording level automaticallyAdjusting the recording sound To attenuate the recording levelTo reduce wind noise of the built-in microphone To activate the Steady Shot function again Releasing the Steady Shot functionAdjusts Adjustment value Making a custom presetTo turn on custom preset again To turn off custom presetTo restore the standard settings To check the custom preset settingsMode Searching the recorded pictureIf your tape has blank portions between pictures To stop searchingDisplaying recording data When bars ------ appearBefore editing Editing onto another tapeTo connect the VCR without DV in jack Recorder with DVEditing onto another tape Starting editingTo stop editing Making connections Audio dubbingTo use additional audio line in a To use an additional microphoneAudio dubbing To adjust the volumeRecording To stop recordingAdditional information Changing the lithium battery in the digital camcorderChanging the lithium battery Changing the lithium battery in the digital camcorderTo correct the date and time setting Resetting the date and timeTo check the preset date and time Year changes as followsDifferences between Dvcam and DV formats Compatibility of Dvcam and DV formatsDvcam and DV cassettes Compatibility on playbackLimitations on editing Compatibility on editing using DV connectorsUsable cassettes Copyright signalTips for using the battery pack Preparing the battery packWhen to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery pack How to prevent moisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsMoisture condensation Inside the digital camcorderVideo head cleaning Maintenance information and precautionsRemoving dust from inside the viewfinder PrecautionsDigital camcorder operation On Handling TapesDigital camcorder care AC power adaptorCharging OthersUsing your digital camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Trouble check PowerDigital camcorder OperationWind Trouble check PictureOthers When the Charge lamp flashes AC power adaptorSymptom Corrective Actions When the Charge lamp does not flash againLens SpecificationsTape is near the end Battery is weak or deadTape has run out Some other trouble has occurredK, L Y, Z