Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources
You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack, house current, and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder.
Place | Power source | Accessory to be used |
Indoors | House current | Supplied AC power adaptor |
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Outdoors | Battery pack | Battery pack |
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In the car | 12 V or 24 V car battery | Sony DC adaptor/charger |
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Note on power sources
Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape. If this happens, restore the power supply again immediately.
Using the house current
To use the supplied AC power adaptor:
(1) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(2) Lift up the viewfinder.
(3) Slide the connecting plate down into the guides at the rear of the camcorder until it clicks.
operations Advanced
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To remove the connecting plate
The connecting plate is removed in the same way as the battery pack.
WARNING
The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.
PRECAUTION
The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is connected to the power cord, even if the set itself has been turned off.
Using a car battery
Use a DC adaptor/charger such as Sony
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