Recording Time; Playing Time - Sony HVR-Z1E/Z1P Operating Instructions Manual

C Possible recording time using the
viewfinder.
Charging time
Approximate number of minutes required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack
using the supplied AC Adaptor/charger at 25°C
(77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) recommended.)
Battery pack
NP-F570 (supplied)
NP-F770
NP-F970
b Note
• NP-F330/F530/500/510/710 battery packs cannot be
used with your camcorder.

Recording time

Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
Recording in the HDV format
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
NP-F570 105
(supplied) 115
115
NP-F770 220
245
235
NP-F970 335
370
360
Recording in the DVCAM/DV SP format
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
NP-F570 110
(supplied) 125
120
NP-F770 235
255
250
Full charge
(Practical charge)
145 (85)
230 (170)
310 (250)
Typical
recording
time
55
60
60
120
120
120
185
190
190
Typical
recording
time
60
60
60
130
130
130
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
NP-F970 355
385
380
• The top figures show an approximate number of
minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set
to ON, and [VF POWER] is set to [OFF].
• The middle figures show an approximate number of
minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set
to OFF, and [VF POWER] is set to [OFF].
• The bottom figures show an approximate number of
minutes when recording with the viewfinder.
• "Typical recording time" means an approximate
number of minutes that you can record using
external microphones 1 and, and you repeatedly
start/stop recording, move the POWER switch to
change the power mode, and zoom. The actual
battery life may be shorter.
z Tip
• You can also use NP-F550/F730/F750/F960 battery
packs. After charging these battery packs, make a
trial recording with them before an actual recording
to see the recording time. The recording time varies
depending on the environment where the camcorder
is used. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to display the
recording time on the screen.

Playing time

Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
HDV format pictures
Battery pack LCD panel
opened*
NP-F570 155
(supplied)
NP-F770 325
NP-F970 485
DVCAM/DV SP format pictures
Battery pack LCD panel
opened*
NP-F570 175
(supplied)
NP-F770 365
NP-F970 550
Typical
recording
time
195
200
200
LCD panel
closed
175
365
550
LCD panel
closed
200
410
625
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