About battery life | Sony HDR-MV1 instruction

To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely, select

[Setup]

[ General Settings]

[Power Save]

[Off], and leave your

camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off. [Details]

About battery life

Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If the interval between charges becomes significantly short, the battery pack may need to be replaced with a new one.

Each battery’s life depends on storage, operating and environmental conditions.

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Sony HDR-MV1 manual About battery life

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HDR-MV1 Operation Search Operation Search Before use How to use this User GuideParts and controls/Screen indicators About language setting Checking the supplied items Power supplyTurning the power on, and setting the date and time Getting started Recording RecordingUseful functions for recording Playback Playback Playing images on a high definition TV Playing images on a TVPlaying images on a TV supporting Bravia Sync Saving images with a computer Saving contents with a computer Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Edit/Copy Setup Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators TroubleshootingIf you have problems Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Recording Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting License Specifications Search by operation Recording faces of people on a stage clearly Saving battery powerDeleting files Selecting a topic to display How to use this User Guide Searching a topic by keyword Changing the font sizeReturning to a previous Marks and notations used in this User Guide Printing out a Back to top Parts and controls Memory card slot Memory card access lamp Indicator Meaning Screen indicators Low Lux About language setting Selecting items on the LCD screen Supplied items Attaching the battery pack To check the remaining battery power To remove the battery pack Charging the battery using your computer Charging time Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor sold separately Back to top Using the camcorder while supplying it with power Supplying power to the camcorder from a computer Turning the power on, and setting the date and time To turn off the power To change the language settingRelated topics Inserting a memory card To eject the memory card Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Shooting movies Expected shooting time of movies Recording sound Functions available for audio files Functions available in sound recording mode Screen indicators during recording Intelligent Auto Audio monitoring Playing movies/audio files Menu Playback screen To play back files with other devices On an Hdmi cable sold separately Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Using Bravia Sync What you can do using a computer Checking the computer system Installing the editing/management software in your computer Windows Starting the editing/management softwareMac About file names Importing files to your computer without using softwareFile type Memory card Folder File name Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet What you can do using the Wi-Fi functionOperating the camcorder with your smartphone or tablet Related topics NFC Related topics User Guide Related topics User Guide Ssid Back to top User Guide Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet using NFC Related topics Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet Related topics Connecting to your iPhone or iPad Related topics What you can do via NFC connection Related topics On the PlayMemories Mobile software To find a menu item quickly Setting up menu itemsSelect Select a category Select your desired menu item When you cannot select a menu item Movie Audio Indoor White BalanceAuto Outdoor Back to top Manual Exposure Off Low Lux Scene Selection Snow White Fader FaderBlack Fader Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Auto Back Light Adult Priority Face DetectionShooting conditions for better face detection performance Child Priority Linear PCM Audio FormatAAC LC Low Cut Filter Int. Mic. Rec. Level Ext. Mic. Rec. Level Live Audio Output TimingLip Sync Volume External Microphone Ext. Audio Input SetOther Device Ctrl with Smartphone My Button Grid Line Display Setting Audio Level Display Auto Monitor Off 1080 REC Mode720 Playback Function Send to Smartphone Delete Protect Media Info Format Repair Img. DB F File Number ResetSeries Edit Device Name How to use the keyboardScreen Functions Names 117 SSID/PW Reset Hdmi Resolution Ctrl for Hdmi Control for Hdmi USB Connect USB Power Supply Multi USB LUN SettingSingle Beep Normal Monitor BrightnessBright Language Setting Airplane Mode Power Save Initialize Date & Time Date & Time SettingDate & Time Format Daylight Savings / Summer Time Home Area SettingDestination If you have problems Overall operations Power abruptly turns off Batteries/power sourcesRemaining battery power is not displayed correctly Battery pack is quickly discharged Buttons on the LCD screen quickly disappear LCD screenMenu items are grayed out Buttons do not appear on the LCD screen Data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes Operations using the memory card cannot be performedMemory card Files stored on the memory card cannot be deleted Camcorder stops operating RecordingPressing START/STOP does not record files Imaging field looks different Sound is not recorded correctly LCD brightness cannot be adjustedFiles cannot be recorded or played back correctly Horizontal stripes appear on the images No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback PlaybackFiles cannot be played back Appears on a thumbnail Neither movie nor sound is played on the connected TV Playback on the TV Camcorder is not recognized by the computer Connecting to a computerEditing/management software cannot be installed Editing/management software does not work correctly NFC connection does not work Wi-FiSend to Smartphone is interrupted Shooting with Ctrl with Smartphone terminate prematurely C06 Battery level warningSelf-diagnosis display Cor E Self-diagnosis display Fast flashing Slow flashing Data error Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use again Cannot recover dataRestoring data Reinsert the memory card Maximum number of images already selected OthersData protected About the Memory Stick media About the memory cardTypes of Memory Stick media Recording/Playback About the remaining battery power indicator About the battery packTo charge the battery pack To use the battery pack effectively About battery life On recording On use and care About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays LCD screenOn use and care When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories When not using your camcorder for a long time About care and storage of the lens About care of the battery packAbout care of the LCD screen On handling the LCD screen On moisture condensation How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery 158 245 155 Supplied Charging time Recording time Battery packPlaying time 161 Recording mode 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB When Audio Format is Linear PCMExpected shooting time of movies AAC Bit-rate and recording pixels Expected recording time of sound Expected recording time of sound16 GB 32 GB 64 GB Viewing high definition image quality HD movies Using your camcorder abroadPower supply Setting to the local time 166 On trademarks 168 169 General SpecificationsInput/Output connectors System Rechargeable battery pack NP-BX1 Wireless LAN