Charging Time - Sony XR500VE Handbook

When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the
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remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen.

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Battery pack
NP-FH50
NP-FH60 (supplied)
NP-FH70
NP-FH100
Time measured with the camcorder at 25
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To remove the battery pack
Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever  and remove the battery pack
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To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source
Make the same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack. " Even if the battery pack is
attached, the battery pack is not discharged.
Charging the battery pack abroad
You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with
your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.
Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
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Notes on the battery pack
When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, replace the viewfinder, close the LCD
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screen and make sure that the
lamp (p. 70) are turned off.
The /CHG lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions:
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The battery pack is not attached correctly.
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The battery pack is damaged.
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When attaching a video light (sold separately), it is recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NP-
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FH100 battery pack.
We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with
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your camcorder.
In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any
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operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]).
Charging time
135
135
170
390
C (77 F). 10 C to 30
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(Movie) lamp/ (Photo) lamp (p. 21)/ACCESS lamp (p. 18)/access
1
C (50 F to 86 F) is recommended.
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