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Charging the Battery Pack
Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and then insert the battery pack. You can use the NP-
77H (supplied), NP-77HD and NP-77. Charge the battery pack with the supplied AC-V35 AC power adaptor.
(1) Connect the AC power adaptor to a wail outlet. The green POWER lamp on the adaptor lights. (2) Align the
right side of the battery pack (indicated by the B mark) with the line on the AC power adaptor. Push down and
slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. (3) Set the CHARGE/VTR switch to CHARGE. The orange
CHARGE lIamp lights and charging begins. When charging is completed, the orange lamp goes out.
Charging time and battery life
Type of battery pack
| Charging time*
Battery life**
NP-77H (supplied)
2 hours 20 minutes
1 hour 15 minutes
NP-77HD
2 hours 20 minutes
1 hour 15 minutes
NP-77
2 hours
1 hour 10 minutes
* — Approximate charging time to charge an empty battery pack using the AC-V35 (Note that lower
temperatures require a longer charging time.)
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Approximate continuous recording time indoors
Usable battery charger
e AC-S10, AC-V55 and AC-V30 AC power adaptor
e BC-S10, BC-55 and BC-77 portable battery charger
e DC-S10 and DC-V30 car battery charger
Never use the battery charger other than the one recommended.
Detaching the Battery Pack
Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
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