18Getting Started

• Slide in the connector end of the

Getting Startedbattery in the direction of the arrow and press it gently until it clicks.

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use.

Remove the battery terminal cover before attaching the battery

CHG (charge) indicator

BATT. RELEASE switch

1Turn off the camcorder.

2Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

• Open the LCD panel.

Charging, Recording and Playback Times

3Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.

4Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

5Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

• The CHG (charge) indicator starts flashing. The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed.

The times given in the table below are approximate and vary depending on the actual charging, recording or playback conditions.

 

BP-310 (Supplied)

BP-315 (Optional)

HDV Standard

Maximum

Typical*

Maximum

Typical*

Recording (viewfinder)

75 min.

45 min.

140 min.

85 min.

Recording (LCD normal)

75 min.

45 min.

135 min.

85 min.

Recording (LCD bright)

70 min.

45 min.

130 min.

80 min.

Playback

85

min.

160

min.

DV Standard

Maximum

Typical*

Maximum

Typical*

Recording (viewfinder)

90 min.

55 min.

165 min.

95 min.

Recording (LCD normal)

85 min.

50 min.

160 min.

95 min.

Recording (LCD bright)

80 min.

50 min.

150 min.

90 min.

Playback

95

min.

180

min.

Charging Time

150 min.

230 min.

* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off.