Continuous

Typical

 

Battery pack

recording

recording

 

time

 

time*

 

Recording

HDV

DV

HDV

DV

Format

 

 

 

 

NP-FH60

95

100

50

55

(supplied)

100

105

55

55

 

 

105

110

55

60

 

 

 

 

 

NP-FH70

155

165

85

90

 

165

175

90

95

 

170

180

90

95

 

 

 

 

 

NP-FH100

365

385

195

210

 

385

405

210

220

 

395

415

215

225

 

 

 

 

 

*Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming.

bNotes

All times measured under the following conditions:Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.Bottom: Recording with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.Playing time

Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

Battery pack

LCD panel

LCD panel

opened*

closed

 

 

 

Recorded

HDV

DV

HDV

DV

Format

 

 

 

 

NP-FH50

105

120

120

135

 

 

 

 

 

NP-FH60

140

160

160

180

(supplied)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NP-FH70

230

255

255

290

 

 

 

 

 

NP-FH100

525

590

590

660

 

 

 

 

 

*When the LCD backlight turns on.On the battery packBefore changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 14) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions.

The battery pack is not attached correctly.The battery pack is damaged.The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info only).

The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket).

When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NP- FH100 battery pack.

On the charging/recording/playback time

Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended).

The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures.

The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.

On the AC Adaptor

Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.

Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.

Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.

Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor.

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