Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Note
Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time you record with the viewfinder is displayed.
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the viewfinder.
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time “– – – – min” appears in the display window.
While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the following cases:
–The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
–The battery pack is not installed properly.
–Something is wrong with the battery pack.
We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).
If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate
Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct.
Charging time
Battery pack | Full charge (normal charge) |
145 (85) | |
150 (90) | |
240 (180) | |
260 (200) | |
330 (270) | |
360 (300) |
Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25°C (77°F)
Recording time
| Recording with | Recording with | ||
Battery pack | the viewfinder | the LCD screen | ||
| Continuous* | Typical** | Continuous* | Typical** |
165 | 90 | 120 | 65 | |
265 | 145 | 195 | 105 | |
540 | 295 | 400 | 220 | |
640 | 350 | 465 | 255 | |
820 | 450 | 600 | 330 | |
955 | 525 | 695 | 380 | |
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