Preparations before recording – Charging the built-in battery
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Charging the built-in battery
The date/time set in the unit is maintained by the built-in battery.
If this unit is left without turning the power on, and then when you turn the power on and [BACKUP BATT EMPTY] is displayed
on the viewfinder and LCD monitor for approximately 5 seconds, the built-in battery is exhausted.
The date of the internal clock of the unit resets to January 1, 2022 if the built-in battery is exhausted.
Charge the built-in battery with the following procedure.
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Set the power switch to <OFF> to turn off the unit.
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Connect a fully charged battery or the AC adaptor to the unit.
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For details about the connection of the battery or AC adaptor (
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Attaching and removing the battery: 33
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Connecting to the AC outlet: 35
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Leave the unit for approximately 24 hours.
The built-in battery will be charged.
The built-in battery recharges even when the power is on.
Check the date/time setting and the time code after charging. If [INTERNAL CLOCK HAS RESET] [<PLEASE SET TO
CORRECT TIME>] is displayed on the STATUS screen of the mode check, set the date/time of the internal clock.
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Setting the date/time of the internal clock: 43
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Set the power switch to <ON> to turn on the unit, and confirm that [BACKUP BATT
EMPTY] is not displayed on the LCD monitor.
If [BACKUP BATT EMPTY] is still displayed after charging, the built-in battery needs to be replaced. Consult your dealer.
