15
Getting Started
* Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
b Notes
• All times measured under the following
conditions:
Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.
Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.
Bottom: Recording with the viewfinder while
the LCD panel is closed.
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
* When the LCD backlight turns on.
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
• The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or Battery Info (p. 14) will not be
correctly displayed under the following
conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info
only).
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the
power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from
the wall outlet (wall socket).
• When attaching an optional video light, it is
recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NP-
FH100 battery pack.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C
(77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
recommended).
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
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.
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the
AC Adaptor.
NP-FH60
(supplied)
90 95 50 50
95 100 50 55
100 105 55 55
NP-FH70 150 155 80 85
155 165 85 90
160 170 85 90
NP-FH100 345 365 185 195
365 385 195 210
375 395 205 215
Battery pack
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
Recorded
Format
HDV DV HDV DV
NP-FH50
105 115 120 130
NP-FH60
(supplied)
140 150 160 170
NP-FH70 230 245 255 280
NP-FH100 525 565 590 635
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
Recording
Format
HDV DV HDV DV