11
Getting Started
Approximate available recording timeApproximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
“HD” stands for high definition image
quality, and “SD” stands for standard image
quality.
*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:
– [REC MODE]: [HD FH] or [SD HQ]
– When the LCD backlight turns on
Approximate playback timeApproximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
“HD” stands for high definition image
quality, and “SD” stands for standard image
quality.
*When the LCD backlight is on.
On the battery pack
• When you remove the battery pack, turn off
your camcorder, and turn off the (Movie)
lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.12)/access lamp
(p.14).
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or Battery Info (p.10) 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).
• We do not recommend using an NP-FH30,
which only allows short recording and playback
times, with your camcorder.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25°C
(77°F). 10°C 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
source (mains) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the
AC Adaptor.
Battery pack Continuous
recording time
Typical
recording
time*
Image quality HD SD HD SD
NP-FH50 80 100 40 50
NP-FH60
(supplied) 110 130 55 65
NP-FH70 180 215 90 105
NP-FH100 405 485 200 240
Battery pack Playing back on the
LCD screen*
Image quality HD SD