preparation
SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE
If you need to use camcorder for the extended time, the following functions enable you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption.
In STBY mode:
•The camcorder switches to sleep mode when the LCD screen is closed.
In Playback mode (Includes the thumbnail view mode):
•The camcorder switches to the sleep mode when the LCD screen is closed, and then if idle for more than 5 minutes the camcorder turns off. However, if "Auto Power Off: 5 Min" is set, the camcorder turns off after 5 minutes. ²page 81
•If you open the LCD screen or connect a cable to the camcorder during sleep mode, the sleep mode ends and returns back to the last used operation mode.
Sleep mode
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Photo Move | Play |
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Auto LCD Off / Auto Power Off |
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STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] | After 2 minutes | STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] | After 3 minutes | |
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0:00:00 [475Min] |
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The LCD brightness is controlled after regular period to prevent unnecessary power consumption by following settings: "Auto LCD Off: On", "Auto Power Off: 5 Min"
Green Blink
<Power off>
• The power saving mode does not work in the following situations:
-When the camcorder has a DC power cable connection. (AC power adaptor, USB cable)
-While recording, playback, or the slideshow is being operated.
-When the LCD screen is opened.
•The camcorder consumes the less battery power in the power saving mode (about 50% of the power consumption in the standby mode) However, if you plan to use the camcorder for the
20maximum length of time period, it is recommended to turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power button when not using it.