For DCR-HC30:

Battery pack

LCD panel

LCD panel

 

opened*

closed

NP-FP50

120

140

(supplied)

 

 

NP-FP70

255

295

NP-FP90

455

525

* 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)

Step 3: Turning the power on

You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to record or play.

When using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 22).

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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, 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. 16).

1 Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN.

2 While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down.

The power turns on.

To enter the recording or playing mode, slide the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp for the desired power mode lights up.

CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape.

CAMERA-MEMORY mode: To record on a “Memory Stick Duo.”

PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on a tape or “Memory Stick Duo.”

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