Preparation
9
Powering the
Camcorder from an
AC Outlet
You can also power the camcorder from a
power outlet by using the supplied AC
adapter.
Note:
• The supplied AC adapter is specially
designed for use with this camcorder, and
should not be used as a power supply for
other camcorders.
1
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 IN
jack of the camcorder.
4
Hold down the Lock button and set
the Power switch to
v
or
w
.
• The POWER/CHARGE (RED)
indicator lights up green.
Notes:
•
BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG,
ALWAYS STOP RECORDING OR PLAY-
BACK AND TURN THE POWER OFF.
Removing the DC plug while shooting or
during playback may damage the tape by
causing it to wrap around the video head
drum or destroy the card, rendering it
unreadable and unwritable.
• Disconnect the AC adapter from the
camcorder if you will not use the camcorder
for a long period of time.
AC power socket
To power
outlet
POWER/CHARGE (RED) indicator
DC IN jack
DC plug
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