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Preparations
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
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 CHG (charge) indicator starts
flashing. The indicator will stay on
when the charging is completed.
Charging, Recording and Playback Times
The times given in the table below are approximate and vary depending on the actual
charging, recording or playback conditions.
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off.
BP-310 (Supplied) BP-315 (Optional)
Standard Maximum Typical* Maximum Typical*
Recording (viewfinder) 75 min. 45 min. 140 min. 85 min.
Recording (LCD normal) 75 min. 45 min. 135 min. 85 min.
Recording (LCD bright) 70 min. 45 min. 130 min. 80 min.
Playback 85 min. 160 min.
Standard Maximum Typical* Maximum Typical*
Recording (viewfinder) 90 min. 55 min. 165 min. 95 min.
Recording (LCD normal) 85 min. 50 min. 160 min. 95 min.
Recording (LCD bright) 80 min. 50 min. 150 min. 90 min.
Playback 95 min. 180 min.
Charging Time 150 min. 230 min.
HDV
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Getting Started
BATT. RELEASE switch
Remove the battery
terminal cover
before attaching the
battery
CHG (charge)
indicator