
Charging the Battery Pack
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IMPORTANT
• Do not connect to the USB power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly
recommended for use with this camcorder.
• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the USB power adapter. After you turn
off the camcorder, important data is updated on the SD card. Be sure to wait until the green
POWER/CHG indicator goes out.
• When using the USB power adapter, do not fix it permanently to one place as this may cause a
malfunction.
• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the USB power adapter
to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and
ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.
NOTES
• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and
86 °F). If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack’s temperature is outside the range of
approx. 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start.
• The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.
• If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure the POWER/CHG
indicator has gone out before restoring the power supply.
• If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the USB power adapter so
the battery pack will not be consumed.
• While recording, it is recommended to attach a battery pack to the camcorder even when the USB
power adapter is connected. This will prevent the camcorder from turning off in case of a power
outage or an accidental disconnection of the cable.
• Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or
the day before, to ensure a full charge.
• The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery
pack is completely depleted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed
accurately.
• The camcorder's power consumption may vary depending on the usage conditions. When
recording, it is recommended to prepare a battery charge level that allows for a longer recording
time than planned (2 to 3 times).
• For handling precautions regarding the battery pack, refer to
Safety Instructions and Handling
Precautions
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• For charging times and approximate usage times, refer to
Reference Tables
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