Sony DCR-HC52, DCR-HC54 To use an outside power source, To remove the battery pack, Charging time

To use an outside power source

You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet (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.

To remove the battery pack

1Turn off the power, then press PUSH.

2Remove the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

POWER switch

1

2

PUSH

When storing the battery pack

Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 61).

To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)

Set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO.

After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for about 7 seconds. You can view the battery information for up to 20 seconds by

pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is displayed.

Remaining battery (approx.)

BATTERY INFO

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL

0% 50% 100%

REC TIME AVAILABLE

LCD SCREEN : 85 min

VIEWFINDER : 99 min

Recording capacity (approx.)

You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen.

Indicator Status

Sufficient power remaining

Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon.

Replace the battery with a fully charged one, or charge the battery.

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.

Battery pack	Charging time
NP-FH30 (supplied)	115
NP-FH50	135
NP-FH70	170
NP-FH100	390

Getting Started

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