Getting prepared

Preparing the power supply

To charge the battery pack

When using an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (L-series, optional) as the power supply for this unit, charge the battery back as follows before use.

When charging the battery pack, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the AC adaptor/charger (optional).

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AC adaptor/

Mode change

switch

charger AC-

 

VQ1050B

CHARGE lamp

(optional)

Battery pack

 

1Set the mode change switch of the AC adaptor/ charger to CHARGE.

Note

You cannot charge when the mode change switch is set to

VCR/CAMERA.

2Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor/ charger.

3Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

4When installing the battery pack, press it down while sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

Charging begins and the CHARGE lamp on the AC adaptor/charger comes on.

When charging is completed, all of the segments of the battery life indicator appear in the display window (normal charge).

The CHARGE lamp goes off, but if you continue charging until the “FULL” battery life indicator appears, the battery capacity will be slightly longer (full charge).

5When charging is completed, remove the battery pack from the AC adaptor/charger.

Notes

•This unit can be used with an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (L-series), but does not support the battery info function.

•This unit cannot be used to charge the battery pack installed.

Remaining battery time indication in the AC adaptor/charger display window

This indication is provided by data communications between the AC adaptor/charger and the InfoLITHIUM battery pack. This unit does not have a data communications function, so the displayed time may differ from the actual remaining time. This is not a malfunction.

Charging time

Charging times for a completely exhausted InfoLITHIUM battery pack (NP-F570, NP-F770, NP-F970) are as follows.

Battery pack

Time for full

(Time for normal

 

charge

charge)

 

 

 

NP-F570

Approx. 145 minutes

(Approx. 85 minutes)

 

 

 

NP-F770

Approx. 230 minutes

(Approx. 170 minutes)

 

 

 

NP-F970

Approx. 310 minutes

(Approx. 250 minutes)

 

 

 

Operating times for continuous recording

Operating times for continuous recording using an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (NP-F570, NP-F770, NP-F970) are as follows.

Battery pack

Operating time

(Operating time

 

from full charge

from normal charge)

 

 

 

NP-F570

Approx. 330 minutes

(Approx. 300 minutes)

 

 

 

NP-F770

Approx. 750 minutes

(Approx. 680 minutes)

 

 

NP-F970

Approx. 1,080 minutes (Approx. 970 minutes)

 

 

 

Battery pack

Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

Charging/recording/playback time

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

•Recording and playback times are shorter at lower temperatures.

•Recording and playback times are shorter depending on the conditions of use of this unit.

•Except for the NP-F570/F770/F970, operating time is not ensured.

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