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C Possible recording time using the
viewfinder.
Charging time
Approximate number of minutes required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack
using the supplied AC Adaptor/charger at 25°C
(77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) recommended.)
b Note
• NP-F330/F530/500/510/710 battery packs cannot be
used with your camcorder.
Recording time
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
Recording in the HDV format
Recording in the DVCAM/DV SP format
• The top figures show an approximate number of
minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set
to ON, and [VF POWER] is set to [OFF].
• The middle figures show an approximate number of
minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set
to OFF, and [VF POWER] is set to [OFF].
• The bottom figures show an approximate number of
minutes when recording with the viewfinder.
• “Typical recording time” means an approximate
number of minutes that you can record using
external microphones 1 and, and you repeatedly
start/stop recording, move the POWER switch to
change the power mode, and zoom. The actual
battery life may be shorter.
z Tip
• You can also use NP-F550/F730/F750/F960 battery
packs. After charging these battery packs, make a
trial recording with them before an actual recording
to see the recording time. The recording time varies
depending on the environment where the camcorder
is used. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to display the
recording time on the screen.
Playing time
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
HDV format pictures
DVCAM/DV SP format pictures
Battery pack Full charge
(Practical charge)
NP-F570 (supplied) 145 (85)
NP-F770 230 (170)
NP-F970 310 (250)
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time
NP-F570
(supplied)
105
115
115
55
60
60
NP-F770 220
245
235
120
120
120
NP-F970 335
370
360
185
190
190
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time
NP-F570
(supplied)
110
125
120
60
60
60
NP-F770 235
255
250
130
130
130
NP-F970 355
385
380
195
200
200
Battery pack LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
NP-F570
(supplied)
155 175
NP-F770 325 365
NP-F970 485 550
Battery pack LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
NP-F570
(supplied)
175 200
NP-F770 365 410
NP-F970 550 625
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time
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