Sony Handycam CCD-TR2300 Service Manual page 3

Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack. To
charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC power adaptor.
This camcorder operates with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery labeled _1__aa.n'muM such as
NP-F530/F730. If you use any other battery to operate your camcorder, the camcorder
may not operate or the battery life may be shortened.
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"InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Charging the battery pack
Charge the battery pack on a fiat surface without vibration.
(1) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(2) Align the surface of the battery pack indicated by the I_ mark with the edge of
the terminal shutter of the AC power adaptor. Then fit and slide the battery
pack in the direction of the arrow. The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up.
Charging begins.
When charging is completed, the CHARGE lamp goes out. If the battery pack is used
right after the CHARGE lamp goes out, it will last for a normal period (normal charge).
If allowed to charge for an additional hour or so, the battery pack will last for a longer
period (full charge). Unplug the unit from the wall outlet, then remove the battery pack
and install it into the camcorder. You can also use the battery pack before it is
completely charged.
AC-V315 for CCD-TR3300 for Canadian model
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AC-V316 for CCD-TR3300 for other than Canadian model and CCD-TR2300
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Charging time
Charging time* (mln.) 170 (110) 250 (190)
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* Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power
adaptor (fulll charge). (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.)
The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses.
Battery life
-- CCD-TR3300
Battery pack NP*F530 (supplied) NP-F730
Continuous recording time I)
(min.)
105 (95) 240 (215)
Typical recordng time _
(min.) 65 (55) 145 (130)
-- CCD-TR2300
Battery pack NP-F530 (supplied) NP-F730
Continuous recordng time')
(mJn,) 145 (130) 245 (220)
Typical recordng time a
(min.)
65 (55) I45 (130)
The available time for a fully charged battery is indicated outside parentheses. The
available time for normal charged battery is indicated in parentheses. Battery life will be
shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment.
l) Approximate continuous recording time indoors.
2) Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop,
zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
Note on remaining battery time indication during recording
When you use the "lnfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-F530 or NP-F730, remaining
battery time is displayed in the viewfinder. However, the indication may not be
displayed properly, depending on using conditions and circumstances.
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