
Preparing the Power Supply
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When the camcorder is off and an Intelligent System-compatible battery
pack is attached, press the BATT. (battery information) button to display the
remaining battery time and available recording time (displays for 5
seconds). Depending on the battery life, the battery information may not be
displayed.
IMPORTANT
• Do not connect to the compact power adapter any product that is not
expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.
NOTES
• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between
10 ºC and 30 ºC (50 ºF and 86 ºF). Outside the temperature range of 0 ºC
to 40 ºC (32 ºF to 104 ºF), charging will not start.
• If there is a malfunction with the compact power adapter or battery pack,
the charge indicator will go out and charging will stop.
• For handling precautions regarding the battery pack, refer to
Battery
Pack
(
0
• Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day
before, to ensure a full charge.
• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.
• The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is
completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately.
• Repeatedly charging and discharging the battery pack will eventually shorten its battery life. When you are
using the supplied BP-925 or optional BP-955 or BP-975 Battery Pack, you can check the battery life on the
[Battery / Hour Meter] status screen (
0
160) or the battery information screen (press the BATT. button while
the camcorder is turned off). Fully charging the battery pack and then discharging it will give you a more
accurate reading.
•
USA and Canada only:
The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
Using a Household Power Outlet
When Using the Supplied CA-930 Compact Power Adapter and
DC-930 DC Cable:
1 Move the
d
switch to OFF (
햲
).
2 Connect the DC cable to the DC IN terminal on the camcorder (
햳
).
3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a
power outlet (
햴
).
4 Connect the DC cable to the compact power adapter (
햵
).
IMPORTANT
• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact
power adapter.
NOTES
• When using the camcorder with a household power outlet, you can
change the battery pack while the power is on.
DC IN
terminal