Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
Playing time

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

HDV format pictures

Battery pack

LCD panel

LCD panel

opened*closed

 

NP-F570

200

200

(supplied)

 

 

 

 

 

NP-F770

410

410

 

 

 

NP-F970

620

620

 

 

DVCAM (DV) format pictures

 

 

 

 

Battery pack

LCD panel

LCD panel

opened*

closed

 

NP-F570

210

210

(supplied)

 

 

 

 

 

NP-F770

435

435

 

 

 

NP-F970

660

660

 

 

 

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

•The CHARGE lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 55) 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 mains lead is disconnected from the wall socket.

•When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use a NP-F970 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.

Using an outside power source

You can use the AC Adaptor to obtain AC. While you are using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not lose its charge even when it is attached to your camcorder.

Connect your camcorder as shown in Step3:Charging the battery pack (p. 22).On the AC Adaptor

•Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet 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.

PRECAUTION

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

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