DVCAM (DV) format pictures

Battery pack

LCD panel

LCD panel

opened*

closed

 

NP-F570

180

190

 

 

 

NP-F770

375

390

 

 

 

NP-F970

570

595

 

 

 

*When the LCD backlight turns on.

On the battery pack

•Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF.

•The 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.

•Sony recommends that you use an NP-F970 battery pack when you use your camcorder with the Memory Recording Unit (optional).

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/Charger to obtain AC power.

 

To the wall outlet

 

 

(wall socket)

 

 

Power cord

 

AC Adaptor/

 

Getting

Charger

 

 

 

 

Mode change

Started

 

 

 

switch

 

 

Charge lamp

 

 

Connecting cord

 

 

DK-415

 

1Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor/Charger.

2Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket).

3Connect the connecting cable (DK-415) to the AC Adaptor/Charger.

4Set the mode change switch of the AC Adaptor/Charger to VCR/CAMERA.

5Press the connecting part of the connecting cable (DK-415) against the back of your camcorder in the battery slot and slide it down.

On the AC Adaptor/Charger

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

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

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