Sony DCR-SR42 Camcorder User Manual


 
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To charge the battery pack using only
the AC Adaptor
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG),
then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the
DC IN jack on the camcorder.
b Notes
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC
plug.
To remove the battery pack
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and
remove the battery pack.
b Notes
When you remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/
(Still) lamp (p. 23) is turned off.
To remove your camcorder from the
Handycam Station
Turn off the power, then remove the
camcorder from the Handycam Station
holding both.
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it
for an extended period (see page 113 for the
details of storage).
To use an outside power source
Make the same connections as you do when
charging the battery pack. The battery pack
will not lose its charge in this case.
To check the remaining battery
(Battery Info)
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then
press DISP/BATT INFO.
After a while, the approximate recordable
time and battery information appear for
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery
information for up to 20 seconds by
pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the
information is displayed.
POWER switch
DC IN jack
CHG (charge)
lamp
DC plug
Battery pack
AC Adaptor
To the wall outlet
Open the
jack cover
Power cord
BATT (battery)
release lever