Sony DCR-TRV8 Operating Instructions Manual page 11

step 1 Preparing the power supply
Note
Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of
the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power
adaptor.
Remaining battery time indicator
The renraining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the
recording time.
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 power adaptor is disconnected.
-Something is wrong with the battery pack.
Charging time
Battery pack_
NP-FM50 (supplied)
NP-FM70_
NP-FM90
Full charge (Normal charge)
_150(90)_
_240 (180)_
_330 (270)
Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack
Recording time
DCR-TRV8_
Battery pack
NF-FM50 (supplied)
NP-FM70_
NP-FM90_
DCR-TRV10_
Battery pack
NP-FM50 (supplied)
NP-FM70_
NP-FM90
Recording with
_the viewfinder_
Continuous* Typical**
170 (155)_90(80)
355 (320) 190 (170)
540(485)
■ '
290(260)
T Recording with
_the viewfinder
Continuous* Typical**
170 (155) 90 (8^
355 (320)_190 (170)
540(485)_290 (260)
Recording with
_the LCD screen_
Continuous* Typical**
135 (120) 70 (60)~
285 (255) 150 (135)
435 (390) 230 (210)
Recording with
_the LCD screen
Continuous* Typical**
130(115) 70(66r~
270(245) 145(130)
410(370) 220(195)
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery.
* Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). The battery life will be
shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/
stop, zooming and tunring the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.