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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
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 POWER switch on the rear panel to
=
(on), then
press the on/standby button (
1
) on the front panel and
hold it down for a short time (0.25 seconds or longer).
DC power supply
Connect the DC IN 12V connector to a DC power source.
To supply DC power to the unit, turn off the POWER
switch on the rear panel, then press the on/standby button
(
1
) on the front panel and hold it down for a short time
(0.25 seconds or longer). If the POWER switch on the rear
panel is set to
=
(on), AC power is supplied.
Battery power supply
You can use the BP-L80S Battery Pack with this unit.
To use the battery pack, a BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor and
a dedicated battery charger are also required.
Continuous recording time at room temperature
BP-L80S lithium-ion battery pack: Approx. 60 minutes
(MPEG HD422 format)
For details on charging battery packs, refer to the
operation manual for the battery charger.
Notes about battery usage
• As long as a battery is connected to the unit, electric
current flows in the unit to keep the CPU in the standby
state, when the unit is not turned on. If the unit is not
used for an extended period, remove the battery.
• 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
Use the BKP-L551 in the following way to attach and
remove the BP-L80S Battery Pack.
For details on attaching the BKP-L551, refer to the
installation manual for the BKP-L551.
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
When you dispose of the battery, you must obey the law in
the relative area or country.
Note
WARNING
CAUTION
