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* 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 turns on.
Bottom: Recording with the viewfinder while
the LCD turns off.
• You cannot turn off the viewfinder.
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
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. 22) 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).
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 when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
wall outlet 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 via the AC Adaptor.
NP-F970 580 605 310 340
630 660 340 375
Battery pack
LCD panel
on
LCD panel
off
Recorded
Format
HDV DV HDV DV
NP-F570
(supplied)
260 280 295 315
NP-F770 540 570 605 650
NP-F970 780 830 890 950
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
Recording
Format
HDV DV HDV DV