4 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 when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.
To remove the battery pack
1Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). Hold down the V BATT(battery) release lever with one hand.
2Remove the battery in the direction of the arrow with the other hand.
POWER switch
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V BATT (battery) release lever
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 63).
To use an outside power source
You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall socket by making the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case.
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Battery pack | Charging time |
115 | |
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125 | |
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|
170 | |
|
|
220 | |
|
|
135 | |
|
|
170 | |
|
|
390 | |
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