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Tips for using the battery pack

Why the remaining battery indication does not match the continuous recording time in the operation manual

The recording time is affected by the environmental temperature and conditions. The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment. The continuous recording time in the operation manual is measured under the condition of using a fully charged (or normal charged2)) battery pack in 77°F (25°C). As the environmental temperature and condition are different when you actually use the video camera recorder, the remaining battery time is not same as the continuous recording time in the operation manual.

1)Full charge: Charging for about 1 hour after the CHARGE lamp of the AC power adaptor goes off.

2)Normal charge: Charging just until the CHARGE lamp of the AC power adaptor goes off.

Notes on charging

A brand-new battery pack

A brand-new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, charge it completely.

Recharge the battery pack whenever you like

You do not have to discharge it before recharging. If you charged the battery pack fully but you did not use it for a long time, it becomes discharged. Then recharge the battery pack before use.

Notes on the terminals

If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery charge duration will be shortened.

When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time, repeatedly install and remove the battery pack a few times. This improves the contact condition. Do not put any foreign objects such as dust or sand in the Ô and Õ terminals.

Be sure to observe the following

•Keep the battery pack away from fire.

•Keep the battery pack dry.

•Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery pack.

•Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

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Contents Video Camera Recorder For the customers in the U.S.A WelcomeFor the customers in Canada Table of contents Precaution on copyright Using this manualPrecautions on camcorder care Checking supplied accessories Charging the battery pack Charging and installing the battery packCharging time Battery life Charging and installing the battery packTo remove the battery pack Installing the battery pack When the NP-F930 battery pack is installedTo eject the cassette Inserting a cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure Camera recording CameraCamera recording To stop recording momentarily aTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lensWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Using the zoom featureZooming speed Variable speed zooming Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Hints for better shootingIf you wear glasses To stop playback Checking the recorded pictureTo begin re-recording Connections for playback If you connect directly to TVIf your VCR or TV is a monaural type To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacksTo display the viewfinder screen indicators on the TV Using the remote commanderPlaying back a tape Playing back a tape To display the time when you recorded To display the date when you recordedWhen bars ------ appear Using the house current Using alternative power sourcesTo remove the connecting plate Using alkaline batteries Using alternative power sourcesUsing a car battery Changing the mode settings Hi8 AUTO/OFFChanging the mode settings Items for Camera mode onlyItems for VTR mode only HiFi Sound STEREO/1/2Recording with the date or time To stop recording with the date or timeWhen fading in a When fading out bTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Fade-in and fade-outOverlapping two pictures Wiping away a still picture Enjoying picture effect Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect functionTo turn off picture effect To cancel still mode Recording a still pictureTo cancel the flash motion Recording still pictures successivelyTo cancel the luminancekey Superimposing a moving picture on a still pictureRe-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tape To change the end pointUsing the wide mode function Selecting the desired modeUsing the wide mode function FullTo cancel wide mode Using the wide mode functionTo watch the tape recorded in wide mode To extend the recording time in 5 SEC mode Selecting the START/STOP modeTo return to normal recording Superimposing a title Selecting the languageUsing titles To add the title from the beginning Superimposing a titleTo add the title while you are recording If you have not stored any original titlesTo select the color of the title To select the position of the titleTo edit a title you have stored Instead of selecting To store the titleIf you do nothing more than 5 minutes To delete a titleEach time you insert the cassette Checking the tape condition before recording ORCTo see if you have performed ORC Releasing the Steady Shot function To activate the Steady Shot function againTo manually adjust the brightness Selecting automatic/manual adjustment modesTo focus manually When to use manual focus Focusing manuallyFocusing manually Focusing manually To return to autofocus modeTo shoot with autofocus momentarily To record a very distant subjectUsing the aperture priority mode Using the Program AE functionAbout the Program AE function Using the Program AE Function To return to automatic adjustment modeUsing the shutter priority mode When the aperture value is automatically adjusted to F1.6Using the twilight mode When shooting a very bright subjectWhen shooting an excessively bright subject To select the best shutter speedUsing manual mode When to use manual modeUsing manual mode Shooting in manual modeAdjustment of each item To adjust the apertureTo lock the manual settings To change the settingTo adjust the gain Using slow shutter When recording with slow shutter functionTips for manual adjustment Understanding the exposureCreating a desired picture without changing the exposure Tips for manual adjustmentExample 1 changing only the shutter speed After shooting Shooting with backlightingThis function is also effective under following conditions To cancel the AE shift Adjusting the brightness of the pictureWhen adjusting the brightness Adjusting the white balance Selecting the appropriate mode· One push white balance mode Outdoor modeAdjusting the white balance Setting the white balance modeTo return to automatic white balance mode When the light source changesAdvanced operations Searching the boundaries of recorded date To search for the beginning of a specific dateTo scan the beginning of all days To stop searching or scanningReturning to a pre-registered position Searching the boundaries of recorded dateMarking an index signal When marking at the beginning of recording or playbackWhen marking during recording or playback Locating the marking positionLocating the marking position To cancel index scan modeScanning the beginning of each marking position index scan To stop index search mode Locating the desired marking position index searchErasing an index signal Writing the RC Time code on a recorded tape To stop writing the RC time codeIndicator Editing onto another tapeWriting the RC Time code on a recorded tape Before editingEditing onto another tape Starting editingTo edit more scenes To stop editingTo check the picture from a VCR or TV before recording Recording from a VCR or TVTo stop recording Recording from a VCR or TV Replacing recording on a tape insert editingChanging the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium batteryResetting the date and time To correct the date and time settingTo check the preset date and time Year indicator changes as followsWhen you play back LP long play modeUsable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette typesTips for using the battery pack Tips for using the battery pack Recharge the battery pack whenever you like Brand-new battery packBe sure to observe the following Maintenance information and precautions How to prevent moisture condensationMoisture condensation Inside the camcorderMaintenance information and precautions Video head cleaningPrecautions Camcorder operation On handling tapesAC power adaptor If battery leakage occurredCamcorder care ChargingPower sources Using your camcorder abroadDifference in color systems Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionCamcorder Symptom Trouble checkPicture Symptom Corrective Actions When the Charge lamp flashesWhen the Charge lamp does not flash again Specifications Input and output connectorsVideo camera recorder SystemIdentifying the parts £ !¢ ! !¤¥ !» Identifying the parts@¥ @» #¼ #Á #ª To exit Demo mode To enter Demo modeTo Watch the demonstration Remote Commander To prepare the Remote CommanderRemote control direction To use the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage Attaching the shoulder strap Operations indicators AE aReplace 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