Step 1 Preparing the power supply
While the battery pack is being charged, the CHG lamp flashes in the following cases:
–The battery pack is not installed correctly.
–Something is wrong with the battery pack.
When you use the AC power adaptor
Place the AC power adaptor near the wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.
Charging time
Battery pack | Full charge |
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The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature.
Approximate number of minutes at 25°C (77°F) needed to charge an empty battery pack
Recording time
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80 | 45 | 65 | 35 | 80 | 45 | ||
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170 | 100 | 140 | 80 | 170 | 100 | ||
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Approximate number of minutes of recording time when you use a fully charged battery
*Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
**Approximate number of minutes for recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
Playing time
Battery pack | Playing time | Playing time | |
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65 | 80 | ||
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135 | 165 | ||
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Approximate number of minutes of playing time when you use a fully charged battery
Approximate continuous playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
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