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E
Mastering
the Basics
Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (optional)
CHARGE
The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 supplied with the camcorder can be
used along with the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camcorder
or charge battery packs:
1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery.
2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery.
3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household power socket.
The Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 includes the following:
1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from
your car battery.
1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car’s
cigarette lighter
• Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). 15
minutes of charging gives 60 minutes of recording (using the viewfinder).
Charge Adapter
Car Battery Cable
DC Cable
To car’s
cigarette lighter
Time required for full charge
from car battery or household outlet
BP-512 1 hr. 20 min.
BP-511 (optional) 1 hr. 20 min.
BP-522 (optional) 1 hr. 40 min.
BP-535 (optional) 2 hr. 30 min.