19
Getting Started
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
“HD” stands for high definition image
quality, and “SD” stands for standard image
quality.
HDR-SR5E:
HDR-SR7E/SR8E:
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the
(Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp.
• The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or Battery Info (p. 17) 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 or the Handycam
Station, even when the mains lead is
disconnected from the wall socket.
• When attaching an optional video light, it is
recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NP-
FH100 battery pack.
• We do not recommend using an NP-FH30,
which only allows short recording and playback
times, with your camcorder.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured when using the camcorder at
25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C 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 socket when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
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
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to
the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.
Battery pack LCD panel opened*
Image quality HD SD
NP-FH50 115 125
NP-FH60 (supplied) 150 165
NP-FH70 245 270
NP-FH100 555 600
Battery pack
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
Image quality HD SD HD SD
NP-FH50 105 120 115 130
NP-FH60
(supplied)
140 160 150 170
NP-FH70 230 255 245 280
NP-FH100 515 580 555 625
* When the LCD backlight is on.