Getting Started
Preparations
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Preparations
Getting Started
Preparing the Power Supply
The camcorder can be powered with a
battery pack or directly using the compact
power adapter. Charge the battery pack
before use.
1 Turn off the camcorder.
2 Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.
• Open the LCD panel.
• Slide in the connector end of the
battery in the direction of the arrow and
press it gently until it clicks.
3 Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter.
4 Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
5 Connect the compact power adapter
to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
• The CHARGE indicator starts
flashing. The indicator will stay on
when the charging is completed.
• You can also use the compact power
adapter without attaching a battery
pack.
• When the compact power adapter is
connected, even if a battery is
attached its power will not be
consumed.
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power
on/off.
Recording Mode
Maximum
Recording Time
Typical
Recording Time*
Playback Time
XP
Viewfinder 70 min. 40 min.
90 min.LCD [NORMAL] 70 min. 40 min.
LCD [BRIGHT] 70 min. 40 min.
SP
Viewfinder 80 min. 45 min.
100 min.LCD [NORMAL] 80 min. 45 min.
LCD [BRIGHT] 75 min. 45 min.
LP
Viewfinder 90 min. 45 min.
110 min.LCD [NORMAL] 85 min. 45 min.
LCD [BRIGHT] 85 min. 45 min.
Getting Started
BATT. switch
CHARGE indicator
Remove the battery terminal
cover ( 100) before
attaching the battery
DC IN terminal
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