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To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source
Make the same connections as “Step 3: Charging the battery pack” (p. 17). Even if the battery
pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.
Notes on attaching/detaching of the power source
When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure
that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 34), the access lamp (p. 31) are turned off.
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions:
The battery pack is not attached correctly.
The battery pack is damaged.
The temperature of the battery pack is low.
Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place.
The temperature of the battery pack is high.
Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place.
In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any
operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A. Shut Off]).
Notes 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.
Note on the power cord (Mains lead)
The power cord (Mains lead) is designed specifically for use with this camcorder only, and should not be
used with other electrical equipment.
Charging the battery pack abroad
You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with
your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.
Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
