Sony DCR-HC20 - Digital Handycam Camcorder, Operation Manual

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Getting started
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When LCD BACKLIGHT is set to OFF
Recording time when recording with the
viewfinder
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
* Approximate number of minutes when recording
while you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the
POWER switch to change the power mode, and
zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter.
Playing time
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
* With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON.
b Notes
• The power will not be supplied from the battery pack
when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack
of your camcorder, even if its power cord is
disconnected from the wall outlet.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low temperature.
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or
the battery information will not be correctly
displayed in following conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery
information only)
Using an outside power source
You can use the AC Adaptor as the power
source when you do not want the battery to
run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor,
the battery pack will not lose its charge even
when it is attached to your camcorder.
PRECAUTION
Even if your camcorder is turned off, the AC
power (house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.
Connect your camcorder as shown in
“Charging the battery pack” (p. 12).
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
Typical *
recording
time
NP-FP50
(supplied) 125 65
NP-FP70 265 145
NP-FP90 475 260
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
Typical *
recording
time
NP-FP50
(supplied) 125 65
NP-FP70 265 145
NP-FP90 475 260
Battery pack LCD panel
opened
*
LCD panel
closed
NP-FP50
(supplied) 125 150
NP-FP70 265 310
NP-FP90 475 550