Sony DCR-HC28 - Minidv Handycam Camcorder, Operating Manual

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The CHG (charge) lamp turns off
when the battery is fully charged.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the DC IN jack.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
DC IN jack holding both the camcorder
and the DC plug.
To use an outside power source
You can operate your camcorder using the
power from the wall outlet by making the
same connections as you do when charging
the battery pack. The battery pack will not
lose its charge in this case.
To remove the battery pack
1 Slide the POWER switch to
OFF(CHG). Hold down the
V
BATT(battery) release lever with one
hand.
2
Remove the battery in the direction of
the arrow with the other hand.
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it
for an extended period (p. 66).
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
• All times measured under the following
conditions:
Top: Recording with LCD screen.
Bottom: Recording with viewfinder while the
LCD panel closed.
* Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
2
1
POWER switch
V BATT (battery)
release lever
Battery pack Charging time
NP-FP30 (supplied) 115
NP-FP50 125
NP-FP71 170
NP-FP90 220
NP-FH50 135
NP-FH70 170
NP-FH100 390
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time Typical
recording
time*
NP-FP30
(supplied) 95 45
110 55
NP-FP50 135 65
160 80
NP-FP71 330 165
395 195
NP-FP90 500 250
580 290
NP-FH50 155 75
180 90
NP-FH70 330 165
395 195
NP-FH100 760 380
890 445
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