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Preparing Power Sources
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Preparations
Preparing Power Sources
This unit can be powered by AC power, DC power, or a
battery pack.
For safety, use only the Sony battery packs listed below.
Lithium-ion battery pack: BP-L80S, BP-GL95
If you load or remove a battery pack incorrectly, it may fall
and cause bodily injury. Follow the procedures described
below to load or remove them.
Supplying power
AC power supply
Connect the AC IN connector to an AC power source using
the specified AC power cord. To supply AC power to the
unit, set the on/standby button on the front panel to ON and
the POWER switch on the rear panel to
=
(ON).
DC power supply
Connect the DC IN 12V connector to a DC power source.
To supply DC power to the unit, set the on/standby button
on the front panel to ON and the POWER switch on the
rear panel to OFF. If the POWER switch on the rear panel
is set to
=
(ON), AC power is supplied.
Battery power supply
Battery packs that can be used with this unit are as follows.
To use battery pack, a BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor and a
BC-L100 Battery Charger are also required.
• BP-L80S
• BP-GL95
Continuous recording time at room temperature
BP-GL95 lithium-ion battery pack: 80 minutes (95
minutes when used in power save mode)
For details on charging battery packs, refer to the
operation manual for the battery charger.
Notes about battery usage
• Before using the batteries, be sure to charge them fully
with the special battery charger. Refer to the operating
instructions for your battery charger for more
information about how to charge the batteries.
• Batteries may not be completely charged if you charge
them immediately after use when they are still warm.
You should wait until the batteries cool before charging
them.
Attaching a battery pack
Attaching and removing of the BP-GL95 Battery Pack is
described below.
The BP-L80S can also be attached and removed in the
same way.
For details on attaching the BKP-L551, refer to the
installation manual for the BKP-L551.
1
Attach the BKP-L551 to the side panel.
2
Align the grooves on the BP-GL95 with the
projections on the BKP-L551.
Note
BKP-L551