Sony Handycam DCR-PC1000E, Operating Manual

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11
Getting Started
DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1)
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or the battery information (p. 26) 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 fully discharged. (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 or the
Handycam Station, even when the mains lead is
disconnected from the wall socket.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at
25 °C (77 °F) . (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 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 socket when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
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.
PRECAUTION
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to
the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
Battery pack Charging time
NP-FA50 (supplied)
125
NP-FA70 155
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time*
Typical
recording
time*
NP-FA50
(supplied) 85
90
95 45
50
50
NP-FA70 160
170
175 90
95
100
*
Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.
Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.
Bottom: Recording time when recording with
the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.
• Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
Battery pack
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
NP-FA50
(supplied)
120 150
NP-FA70 225 275
*
When the LCD backlight turns on.