Advanced operations

Using alternative power sources

You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack, the house current, alkaline battery and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder.

Place

Power source

Accessory to be used

 

 

 

Indoors

House current

Supplied AC power adaptor

 

 

 

Outdoors

Battery pack

InfoLITHIUM battery NP-F330 (supplied),

 

 

NP-F530, NP-F730, NP-F930

 

 

 

 

Size AA (LR6) Alkaline battery

Battery case (supplied)

 

 

 

In the car

12 V or 24 V car battery

Sony car battery charger DC-V515A

 

 

 

Note on power sources

Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape. If this happens, restore the power supply again immediately.

Using the house current

To use the supplied AC power adaptor:

(1) Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

(2) Slide the connecting plate down into the guides at the rear of the camcorder until it clicks.

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To remove the connecting plate

The connecting plate is removed in the same way as battery pack.

WARNING

The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Notes on the VTR/CAMERA lamp

•The VTR/CAMERA lamp will remain lit for a while even if the unit is unplugged after use. This is normal.

•If the VTR/CAMERA lamp does not light, disconnect the power cord. After about one minute, reconnect the power cord.

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Sony CCD-TR930 Using alternative power sources, Using the house current, To remove the connecting plate