Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor
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Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen, and attach the battery pack (). (Be sure to store the viewfinder first.)
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Align the indentation on the camcorder and projection on the battery pack, then slide the battery pack upwards.
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Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) ().
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The CHG (charge) () lamp turns on.
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The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder.
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You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.
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When attaching a video light (sold separately), it is recommended that you use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack.
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You cannot use the NP-FV30 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with the camcorder.
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In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Power Save]).
Charging time
Battery pack
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AC Adaptor
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NP-FV50 (supplied)
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155
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NP-FV70
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195
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NP-FV100
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390
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The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a room temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
To remove the battery pack
To use your camcorder continuously for a long time
Notes on the AC Adaptor
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Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.
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Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, while holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.