4For DCR-HC22E:

Connect the mains lead to the AC Adaptor and the wall socket. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom.

CHG (charge) lamp

when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack.

For DCR-HC22E:

Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug.

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The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.

•When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover.

For DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21E: Connect the mains lead to the AC Adaptor and the wall socket.

CHG (charge) lamp

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.

5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off

To remove the battery pack

Turn off the power, then press PUSH button and remove the battery pack.

PUSH button POWER switch

When storing the battery pack

Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 79).

For DCR-HC22E:

To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor

Turn off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

•You can operate your camcorder connected to a power source such as a wall socket as shown in the illustration. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case.