When LCD BACKLIGHT is set to OFF
Battery pack | Continuous | Typical* |
| recording | recording |
| time | time |
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125 | 65 | |
(supplied) |
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265 | 145 | |
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475 | 260 | |
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Recording time when recording with the viewfinder
Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F).
Battery pack | Continuous | Typical* |
| recording | recording |
| time | time |
|
|
|
125 | 65 | |
(supplied) |
|
|
|
|
|
265 | 145 | |
|
|
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475 | 260 | |
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|
*Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to change the power mode, and zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter.
Playing time
Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F).
Battery pack | LCD panel | LCD panel |
| opened* | closed |
|
|
|
125 | 150 | |
(supplied) |
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|
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265 | 310 | |
|
|
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475 | 550 | |
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|
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* With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON.
bNotes
•The power will not be supplied from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even if its power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.
•The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperature.
•The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not be correctly displayed in following conditions.
–The battery pack is not attached correctly.
–The battery pack is damaged.
–The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only)
Using an outside power source
You can use the AC Adaptor as the power source when you do not want the battery to run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not lose its charge even when it is attached to your camcorder.
PRECAUTION
Even if your camcorder is turned off, the AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.
Connect your camcorder as shown in “Charging the battery pack” (p. 12).
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