Sony DCR HC62E - Mini DV Camcorder, Operating Manual

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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.
* Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
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Notes
• All times measured under the following
conditions:
Top: Recording with LCD screen.
Bottom: Recording with viewfinder while the
LCD panel closed.
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or the Battery Info (p. 11) will not be
correctly displayed under the following
conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info
only).
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the
power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from
the wall outlet (wall socket).
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25°C
(77°F). (10°C - 30°C (50°F - 86°F) is
recommended.)
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)
immediately if any malfunction occurs while
using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the
AC Adaptor.
Battery pack Charging time
NP-FH40 (supplied) 125
NP-FH50 135
NP-FH70 170
NP-FH100 390
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time Typical
recording
time*
NP-FH40
(supplied) 100
110 50
55
NP-FH50 115
130 55
65
NP-FH70 245
280 120
140
NP-FH100 565
635 280
315
Battery pack
LCD panel
opened LCD panel
closed
NP-FH40
(supplied)
120 150
NP-FH50 140 170
NP-FH70 300 370
NP-FH100 695 845
Battery pack
LCD panel
opened LCD panel
closed
Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)