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Preparation
Notes:
•
Charge the battery pack between 10°C and
30°C. The battery pack may not charge
properly at temperatures too low or too high.
•
The battery pack and charger become warm
during charging. This is not a malfunction.
•
Using the zoom (see page 17) and other
functions or turning the power on and off
frequently will increase power consumption.
This may result in a decrease in the actual
recording time compared to the maximum
continuous recording time listed above.
•
The charging time and recording time may
vary depending on the ambient temperature
and the condition of the battery pack.
• See page 53 for more information on using the
battery pack.
Caution:
• Charge only SHARP model BT-L225 or BT-L445
battery packs. Other types of battery packs may
burst, causing personal injury and damage.
Extending battery pack life
Even when the battery pack is not used, the
capacity of the battery pack will naturally
deteriorate over time. To limit the deterioration
of the capacity, it is recommended to perform
the following procedure at least once every six
months:
1
Fully charge the battery pack.
2
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder,
and set the Power switch to CAMERA
without inserting a cassette. Allow the
battery power to fully discharge by leaving
it on the camcorder until the camcorder
power automatically turns off.
3
Remove the battery pack and store it
between 10°C and 20°C.
BT-L225
Charging
time
Battery
pack
Max. continuous
recording time
Max. continuous
playback time
BT-L445
approx.
2hr.
approx.
3hr. 30min.
approx.
1hr. 30min.
approx.
1hr. 30min.
approx.
3hr.
approx.
3hr.
Charging time and maximum continu-
ous recording and playback times
Charging the Battery
Pack
1
Attach the battery pack on the
camcorder, and make sure that the
Power switch is set to OFF.
2
Connect the supplied power cord to the
AC power socket on the AC adapter, and
insert the AC plug into a power outlet.
3
Insert the DC plug into the DC input
jack.
• The charge indicator lights up.
• The charge indicator turns off when the
battery is charged.
4
Remove the DC plug from the DC input
jack, then remove the AC plug from the
power outlet.
Charge indicator
DC input jack
AC power socket
To power
outlet
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