Using a Household Power Outlet
1.Turn the 
dial to OFF.
2.Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder.
Press lightly and slide the DC coupler up, in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
3.Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.
4.Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
5.Connect the DC coupler to the compact power adapter.
6.Detach the DC coupler after use.
Holding the BATT. RELEASE button pressed down, slide the DC coupler down to remove it.
BATT. RELEASE button |
About the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
This camcorder has a
and leaving it with the 
dial set to OFF for at least 24 hours.
Disconnect the DC coupler from the compact power adapter when charging a battery pack.
Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter.
If the compact power adapter is used close to a TV, it may cause picture interference. Move the compact power adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.
Do not connect to the compact power adapter any products not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.
If you connect a faulty compact power adapter or battery pack, the charge indicator turns off and charging will stop.
The charge indicator serves also as an indication about the charge status.
More than 75%: Flashes 3 times per second
100%: | Continuously on |
We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C. The charging time will vary depending on the surrounding temperature and the battery’s initial charge condition.
In cold places the effective usage time of the battery will decrease.
We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.
To conserve battery power, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pause mode.
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