Using An Outside Power Source - Sony Handycam DCR-HC1000E Camera Operations Manual

Charging time
Approximate number of minutes required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack
at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F)
recommended.)
Battery pack
NP-FF71 (supplied)
NP-FF70
Recording time when recording with the
LCD screen on
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
NP-FF71 130
(supplied)
NP-FF70 120
With LCD BACKLIGHT set to OFF
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
NP-FF71 140
(supplied)
NP-FF70 130
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).
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
NP-FF71 150
(supplied)
NP-FF70 135
* 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.
170
150
Typical*
recording
time
70
65
Typical*
recording
time
75
70
Typical*
recording
time
85
75
Playing time
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
Battery pack LCD panel
opened*
NP-FF71 205
(supplied)
NP-FF70 185
* With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON.
b Note
• The power will not be supplied from the battery pack
when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack
of your camcorder, even if its mains lead is
disconnected from the wall socket.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low temperature.
• The (flash)/CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or the battery information will not be
correctly displayed in following conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery
information only)

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.
PRECAUTION
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to
the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.
Connect your camcorder as shown in
"Charging the battery pack" (p. 13).
LCD panel
closed
240
220
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