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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (V series) with the supplied
AC Adaptor.
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Notes
• You can use a large capacity battery pack, NP-
FV100 (sold separately), with your camcorder.
You cannot use NP-FV50.
1
Close the LCD screen and store
the viewfinder before attaching
the battery.
2
Connect the AC Adaptor and
power cord from the camcorder
to a outlet.
• The CHG lamp lights up and charging
starts.
• The CHG lamp turns off when the
battery is fully charged. Disconnect
the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack.
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Tips
• You can check the remaining battery life with
the status check function (p. 72).
Charging time
Approximate time (minute) required when
you charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Using an outside power source
You can use the AC Adaptor to obtain the
AC power. While you are using the AC
Adaptor, the battery pack will not lose its
charge even when it is attached to your
camcorder.
Follow the procedure from 1 to 2 as shown
in “Step 2: Charging the battery pack” on
page 21.
Battery
Battery pack
Full charge time
NP-FV70
205
DC plug
Power cord
(mains lead)
AC Adaptor
To the outlet
DC IN jack
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