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CHARGE lamp status and charging time
Continuous recording time with a fully charged battery
Use the following table to estimate continuous recording times (minutes) using a
fully charged battery pack.
* Recordable time when zoom, focus, and switch changes are operated.
Connecting the camcorder to a wall outlet
Battery Pack
Battery type
Continuous recording
(Max brightness setting)
Normal use*
(Max brightness setting)
Recording media
HDD BD/DVD
Card
HDD BD/DVD
Card
DZ-BP14S (supplied)
DZ-BP14SW
(sold separately)
80
70
80
40
35
40
DZ-BP21SW
(sold separately)
120
105
120
60
50
60
Lights
Charging
Goes out Charge
Complete
Blinks
See “Troubleshooting” (p.97).
Approx. charging time
(at approx. 77°F (25°C))
DZ-BP14S (supplied)
approx. 2 hours 45 minutes
DZ-BP14SW (sold separately)
DZ-BP21SW (sold separately)
approx. 3 hours 55 minutes
Notes
• In low temperature environments, recording time will be shortened.
• The times indicated in the table are estimates, and will change depending on actual
recording conditions.
Connect to the
camcorder.
DC power cord
Connect to the
AC adapter/charger.
To wall outlet
Power cable
Connect to the
AC adapter/charger.