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• 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 2, 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
* With the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to ON.
b Note
• Figures are those of 60 Hz. They may be slightly
longer at 50 Hz.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low temperature.
• The battery life will be slightly shorter when you use
both of the LCD panel and the viewfinder than when
you use only the LCD panel.
• The battery information will not be correctly
displayed when the battery pack is discharged.
Using an outside power source
You can use the AC Adaptor/charger as the
power source when you do not want the
battery to run out.
PRECAUTION
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/
charger.
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
Mode switch
AC Adaptor/
charger
To the wall outlet
Power cord
Connecting cord (DK-415)
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