Sony MVC-CD200 Service Manual page 8

Charging the battery pack
When the camera is turned on, you cannot charge the battery pack. Be sure to turn off
the power of the camera.
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
AC power adaptor
Power cord
(mains lead)
3
to a wall outlet (mains)
1
Insert the battery pack into your camera.
2
Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC
v
IN jack of your camera with the
3
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and
then to a wall outlet (mains).
The /CHG lamp (orange) above the LCD screen lights up when charging
begins. When the /CHG lamp goes off, full charge is completed.
After charging the battery pack
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camera.
Battery remaining indicator
The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still
record or play back images.
This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use and
the operating environment.
Charging at a room temperature of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) is recommended.
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Notes
• The battery life and number of images will be decreased when using at low temperature, using
the flash, turning the power on/off frequently, or using the zoom.
• The numbers of images shown on tables above are as a guide. The numbers may be smaller
depending on conditions.
• If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the
battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears.
• Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause a
malfunction.
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2
1
Battery pack
mark facing up.
NP-FM50 (supplied) battery pack
When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the LCD backlight,
the operating time becomes short. When using the camera in an extremely cold
location, place the battery pack in your pocket or other places to keep it warm, then
insert the battery pack into the camera just before recording. When using a pocket
heater, take care not to let the heater directly contact the battery.
Note on the /CHG lamp during charging
The /CHG lamp may flash:
• When a malfunction occurs in the battery pack (page 99).
The /CHG lamp does not light up:
• When the battery pack is not installed properly.
Charging time
Battery pack
NP-FM50 (supplied)
Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack at a temperature of
25°C (77°F).
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back
Still image recording/playback
Battery life (min.)
Continuous recording*
Continuous playback**
Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back at a
temperature of 25°C (77°F) with a fully charged battery pack, using 640×480 image
size, standard image quality, and NORMAL recording mode.
∗ Recording at about 5-second intervals
∗∗ Playing back single-displayed images continuously at about 7-second intervals
Moving image recording
NP-FM50 (supplied)
Battery life (min.)
Continuous recording Approx. 120
Approximate time that can be recorded 160×112-sized images at a temperature of
25°C (77°F) with a fully charged battery pack.
Using the AC power adaptor
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
AC power adaptor
Power cord
(mains lead)
2
to a wall outlet (mains)
1
Open the DC IN cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC
IN jack of your camera with the
2
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and
then to a wall outlet (mains).
Using a car battery
Use a Sony DC adaptor/charger.
Using your camera abroad
For details, see page 90.
When using the AC power adaptor
Be sure to use it near the wall outlet (mains). If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the
plug from the wall outlet (mains).
1-2
Full charge (min.)
Approx. 150
NP-FM50 (supplied)
Number of images
Approx. 75 Approx. 800
Approx. 120 Approx. 1000
1
v
mark facing up.
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