Using An Outside Power Source - Sony Handycam DCR-PC108 Operation Manual

Recording time when recording with the
viewfinder
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
For DCR-PC109:
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
NP-FF50 95
NP-FF51 110
(supplied)
NP-FF70 205
NP-FF71 225
For DCR-PC108:
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
NP-FF50 125
NP-FF51 140
(supplied)
NP-FF70 260
NP-FF71 285
* Approximate number of minutes when recording
while you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the
POWER switch to change the power mode, and
zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter.
Playing time
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
For DCR-PC109:
Battery pack LCD panel
opened*
NP-FF50 110
NP-FF51 125
(supplied)
NP-FF70 225
NP-FF71 250
For DCR-PC108:
Battery pack LCD panel
NP-FF50
NP-FF51
(supplied)
Typical*
NP-FF70
recording
NP-FF71
time
50
* With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON.
60
b Notes
• The power will not be supplied from the battery pack
110
even when the power cord is disconnected from the
wall outlet in the following cases:
125
– When the AC adaptor is connected to the DC IN
– When the AC adaptor is connected to the DC IN
Typical*
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
recording
when you use your camcorder in low temperature.
time
• The CHARGE lamp flashes during charging, or the
battery information will not be correctly displayed in
65
following conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
75
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery
140
• With a large capacity battery pack (NP-FF70/FF71)
155
installed, your camcorder will be less balanced -
support it properly when placing your camcorder on
a table etc., in this case.

Using an outside power source

You can use the AC Adaptor as the power
source when you do not want the battery to
run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor,
the battery pack will not lose its charge even
when it is attached to your camcorder.
LCD panel
closed
PRECAUTION
125
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
140
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.
260
285
Connect your camcorder as shown in
"Charging the battery pack" (p. 16).
opened*
125
140
260
285
jack of your camcorder
jack of the Handycam Station and your camcorder
is attached to the Handycam Station
information only.)
LCD panel
closed
145
160
295
325
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