Connections and Fitting 2 Chapter
Power Supply
This unit operates on either a battery pack or an AC supply (using the optional
For details of the power supplies which can be used, refer to the documentation supplied with the VTR connected to this unit or the camera adaptor.
Using an Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System and Ultralight System
Fitting the special battery mount made by Anton Bauer Corporation to this unit allows you to use their Intelligent Battery System and Ultralight System.
For details, consult your Anton Bauer products supplier or Sony dealer.
Always fully charge a battery pack before using it.
Notes
•Be careful that other metal objects do not come in contact with the metal parts of the battery pack, as this could cause a short.
•Do not leave the battery pack in the camera if it is not going to be used for a long time.
•If the battery pack is recharged after use while still hot, it may not be possible to obtain a full charge.
Battery pack operating times
The following table shows approximate continuous operating times, when operating the camera and 1.5- type viewfinder at normal temperatures, with a camera adaptor and the
Battery pack | Continuous operating time |
|
|
about 55 minutes | |
about 115 minutes | |
about 70 minutes | |
about 90 minutes | |
about 140 minutes | |
about 200 minutes |
a)Requires the dedicated
b)Requires the dedicated
c)Requires the dedicated
Battery low indications
When the voltage of the supply to the camera head lowers to or below 11.0 V, LOW BATT appears in the viewfinder. At this time, the BATT indicator in the viewfinder flashes when operating with the
If you continue using the camera head, the BATT indicator lights up.
When the battery pack is low, replace it with a fully- charged battery pack.
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