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Preparing the power supply
The following will explain the optional AC-VQ1050 AC
adaptor/charger.
To charge the battery pack
When using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L-series,
optional) as the power supply for this unit, charge the battery
back as follows before use.
When charging the battery pack, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the AC adaptor/charger
(optional).
1 Set the mode change switch of the AC adaptor/
charger to CHARGE.
Notes
You cannot charge when the mode change switch is set to
VCR/CAMERA.
2 Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor/
charger.
3 Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
4 When installing the battery pack, press it down while
sliding it in the direction of the arrow.
Charging begins and the CHARGE lamp on the AC
adaptor/charger comes on.
When charging is completed, all of the segments of the
battery life indicator appear in the display window
(normal charge).
The CHARGE lamp goes off, but if you continue charging
until the “FULL” battery life indicator appears, the battery
capacity will be slightly longer (full charge).
5 When charging is completed, remove the battery pack
from the AC adaptor/charger.
Notes
• This unit can be used with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
(L-series), but does not support the battery info function.
• This unit cannot be used to charge the battery pack
installed.
Power supply
Remaining battery time indication in the AC
adaptor/charger display window
This indication is provided by data communications between
the AC adaptor/charger and the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack.
This unit does not have a data communications function, so
the displayed time may differ from the actual remaining time.
This is not a malfunction.
Charging time
Charging times for a completely exhausted “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (NP-F570, NP-F770, NP-F970) are as follows.
Battery pack Time for full (Time for normal
charge charge)
NP-F570 Approx. 145 minutes (Approx. 85 minutes)
NP-F770 Approx. 230 minutes (Approx. 170 minutes)
NP-F970 Approx. 310 minutes (Approx. 250 minutes)
Operating times for continuous recording
Operating times for continuous recording using an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (NP-F570, NP-F770, NP-F970)
are as follows.
Battery pack Operating time (Operating time
from full charge from normal charge)
NP-F570 Approx. 420 minutes (Approx. 380 minutes)
NP-F770 Approx. 870 minutes (Approx. 780 minutes)
NP-F970
Approx. 1,320 minutes (Approx. 1,180 minutes)
Battery pack
Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to
OFF (CHG).
Charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F)
(Recommended range is 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F)).
• Recording and playback times are shorter at lower
temperatures.
• Recording and playback times are shorter depending on
the conditions of use of this unit.
• Except for the NP-F570/F770/F970, operating time is not
ensured.
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AC adaptor/
charger AC-
VQ1050B
(optional)
Mode change
switch
Battery pack
CHARGE lamp