Playing Time - Sony Handycam DCR-DVD408 Operating Manual

Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
DCR-DVD508/DVD908
Battery pack
NP-FH50
NP-FH60
(supplied)
NP-FH70
NP-FH100
* Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
b Notes
• All times measured with recording mode [SP]
under the following conditions:
Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.
Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.
Bottom: Recording time when recording with
the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.

Playing time

Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
DCR-DVD408/DVD808
Battery pack
NP-FH50
NP-FH60
(supplied)
NP-FH70
NP-FH100
24
Continuous Typical
recording recording
time time*
65 30
70 35
70 35
90 45
90 45
90 45
140 70
150 75
150 75
335 165
345 170
345 170
LCD panel LCD panel
opened* closed
110 120
145 160
235 255
545 590
DCR-DVD508/DVD908
Battery pack
NP-FH50
NP-FH60
(supplied)
NP-FH70
NP-FH100
* When the LCD backlight is on.
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, Turn the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the
(Movie) lamp/
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or Battery Info (p. 23) will not be
correctly displayed under the following
conditions:
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery
Info only).
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the
power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.
• When attaching an optional video light, it is
recommended that you use an NP-FH70/NP-
FH100 battery pack.
• We do not recommend using an NP-FH30,
which only allows short recording and playback
times, with your camcorder.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured when using the camcorder at
25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
recommended).
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
LCD panel LCD panel
opened* closed
110 120
145 160
235 255
545 590
(Still) lamp (p. 25).