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BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR

When the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level
appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows:
Note:
The remaining level indicator “w” may be displayed for an extended period, and “x” or “y” may be displayed
for a shorter period.
If the remaining batt ery level runs out, the DVD video camera/recorder will automatically turn off . If this happens, be
sure to set the power switch to “OFF” in order to remove the disc (see page 47).

EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY

Charge battery immediately before using
DVD video camera/recorder:
The battery will slightly discharge even if it is
detached from the DVD video camera/recorde r.
If the battery is left attached to DVD video
camera/recorder, it will consume a slight
amount of power.
Therefore, it is reco mmended that you charge
the battery shortly before using the DVD video
camera/recorder, usually on the day before you
plan to use it.
However, since the battery used for this DVD
video camera/recorder is free from the memory
effect, you do not need to completely dischar ge
the battery before charging it.
When not using the DVD video camera/
recorder for an extended period:
It is recommended that you fully charge the
battery once a year, attach it to DVD video
camera/recorder and use it up; then remove the
battery and store it in a cool place again.
Store in cool, dark place:
When you are not using the DVD video camera/
recorder, remove the battery and store it in a
cool, dark place. If you store it in a place where
the temperature is high , the battery life will be
shortened. Be especially sure not to store the
battery in an environment (in a closed vehicle)
over 140ºF (60ºC): Neglecting this could damage
the battery. Also, do not s tore the battery in a
place which is too cold, such as in a refrigerator:
Doing so could cause condensation when using
the DVD video camera/recorder wi th the
battery.
Battery life:
The battery life varies greatly depending on the
ambient environment and how often the DVD
video camera/recorder is used. If the usable
time of DVD video camera/recorder with a fully
charged battery is noticeably short, the battery is
probably dead: Purchase a new on e .
Power save and discharge of battery:
It is reco mmended that you turn th e DVD video
camera/recorder off in status other than
recording, since even during recording pause
battery power is consumed at the same level as
during recording.
If, when you specify Power Save On, the
recording p au se stat us continu es for
approximately 5 minutes , the DVD vide o
camera/recorder will automatically turn off.
To set or release power save, see “TURNING
DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER OFF
AUTOMATICALLY (POWER SAVE)” on
page 100.
Fully charged Nearly empty
White portion shows remaining level (Blinks)