Sony CCD-TRV19, CCD-TRV29 Tips for using the battery pack

CCD-TRV11/TRV19/TRV21/TRV29/TRV119/TRV211 3-810-780-23.E

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When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the i indicator appears

and starts flashing in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

When the i indicator in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen changes from slow

flashing to rapid flashing while you are recording, set the POWER switch to OFF on the

camcorder and replace the battery pack. Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain

smooth transition between scenes after the battery pack has been replaced.

Note on the remaining battery indicator

The remaining battery indicator of the camcorder may indicate a different remaining

capacity from that of the battery pack with its own indicator (not supplied). The

indicator on the battery pack is more accurate.

Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car

parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. This is caused by energy that

has been generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack.

This is not cause for concern and is normal.

•Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using it, and keep it in a cool

place. When the battery pack is installed to the camcorder, a small amount of current

flows to the camcorder even if the POWER switch is set to OFF. This shortens battery

life.

•The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging.

Therefore, you should charge the battery right before using the camcorder.

When the switch is supplied with the battery pack ([a] on page 36), you can use it to

find whether the battery pack is charged or not. Set the switch to the “no mark”

position when charging is completed. Set the switch to the “red mark” position when

the battery is used up (or in whichever direction you want to remind yourself).

If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcordrer with a fully

charged battery pack, the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one.

You should charge batteries at temperatures from 50°F to 86°F (from 10°C to 30°C).

Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.

Sony Batteries are Recommended

Use of non-Sony batteries may damage your Handycam camcorder.

While you are using your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator in the viefinder or

on the LCD screen decreases gradually as battery power is used up.

Tips for using the battery pack