
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Note
Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the recording time.
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time
“– – – min” appears in the display window.
While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the following cases
–The battery pack is not installed correctly.
–The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
–Something is wrong with the battery pack.
Charging time
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240 (180) |
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330 (270) |
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Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack |
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Recording time |
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| Continuous* | Typical** | Continuous* | Typical** | |
170 (155) | 90 (80) | 135 (120) | 70 (60) | ||
355 (320) | 190 (170) | 285 (255) | 150 (135) | ||
540 (485) | 290 (260) | 435 (390) | 230 (210) | ||
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170 (155) | 90 (80) | 130 (115) | 70 (60) | ||
355 (320) | 190 (170) | 270 (245) | 145 (130) | ||
540 (485) | 290 (260) | 410 (370) | 220 (195) |
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery.
*Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
**Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
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