13
Getting Started
Step 2 Preparing the power supply
Notes
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Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of
the AC Adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor.
•Keep the battery pack dry.
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When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once
fully, and then use it until it fully discharges again. Keep the battery pack in a cool place.
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time
“- - - - min” appears in the display window.
While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in
the display window in the following cases:
– The battery pack is not installed correctly.
– The AC Adaptor is disconnected.
– Something is wrong with the battery pack.
When using the AC Adaptor
Be sure to use it near the wall outlet. If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from
the wall outlet.
Charging time
Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)
NP-F550 210 (150)
NP-F570 (supplied) 260 (200)
NP-F730/F750 300 (240)
NP-F770 370 (310)
NP-F960 420 (360)
NP-F970 485 (425)
Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack
Recording time
Recording with Recording with
Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen
Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical*
NP-F550 130 (115) 70 (60) 110 (100) 60 (55)
NP-F570 (supplied) 195 (175) 105 (60) 165 (145) 90 (50)
NP-F730 230 (205) 125 (110) 190 (170) 105 (95)
NP-F750 265 (235) 145 (130) 230 (200) 125 (110)
NP-F770 400 (360) 215 (190) 345 (310) 185 (165)
NP-F960 480 (430) 265 (240) 420 (375) 235 (210)
NP-F970 600 (540) 330 (300) 515 (460) 285 (255)
Approximate minutes of recording time when you use a fully charged battery
Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery.
You cannot use the NP-500/510/710 battery pack on your camcorder.
* Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop,
zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.