Preparations 2 Chapter

Preparing a Power Supply

The following power supplies are recommended for the camcorder.

•BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Lithium-ion Battery Pack

•AC power using the AC-DN2B/DN10 AC adaptor

Using a Battery Pack

When a BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Battery Pack is used, the camcorder will operate continuously for the time shown below.

Model name

Operating time

BP-GL95

Approx. 150 minutes

 

 

BP-GL65

Approx. 95 minutes

 

 

BP-L60S

Approx. 95 minutes

 

 

BP-L80S

Approx. 125 minutes

 

 

 

 

 

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The battery pack operating time depends on the frequency of use of the battery pack, and the ambient temperature when used.

Before use, charge the battery pack with a charger suitable for each battery.

For details on the battery charging procedure, refer to the battery charger operation manual.

Note on using the battery pack

A warm battery pack may not be able to be fully recharged.

2 Slide the battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder.

“LOCK” arrow

Matching line on the camcorder

Note

If the battery pack is not attached correctly, the terminal may be damaged.

To detach the battery pack

Holding this button in, pull the battery pack up.

Notes

•During recording and playback (while the ACCESS indicator is lit), be careful never to remove the battery pack.

•Make sure to power the camcorder off before replacing the battery pack.

To attach the battery pack

1 Press the battery pack against the back of the camcorder, aligning the line on the side of the battery pack with the matching line on the camcorder.

BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S

Align these lines.

Back of the camcorder

Using an AC Adaptor

When using the AC-DN10 AC adaptor

Mount an AC-DN10 on the camcorder in the same way as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power supply. The AC-DN10 can supply up to 100 W of power.

to an AC power source

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