Getting Prepared; Preparing The Power Supply - Sony HVR-DR60 - 60GB Hard Disk Recorder Operating Instructions Manual

Getting prepared

Preparing the power supply

To charge the battery pack
When using an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (L-series,
optional) as the power supply for this unit, charge the battery
back as follows before use.
When charging the battery pack, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the AC adaptor/charger
(optional).
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4 4
AC adaptor/
charger AC-
VQ1050B
(optional)
Battery pack
1
Set the mode change switch of the AC adaptor/
charger to CHARGE.
Note
You cannot charge when the mode change switch is set to
VCR/CAMERA.
2
Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor/
charger.
3
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
4
When installing the battery pack, press it down while
sliding it in the direction of the arrow.
Charging begins and the CHARGE lamp on the AC
adaptor/charger comes on.
When charging is completed, all of the segments of the
battery life indicator appear in the display window
(normal charge).
The CHARGE lamp goes off, but if you continue charging
until the "FULL" battery life indicator appears, the battery
capacity will be slightly longer (full charge).
5
When charging is completed, remove the battery pack
from the AC adaptor/charger.
Notes
• This unit can be used with an InfoLITHIUM battery pack
(L-series), but does not support the battery info function.
• This unit cannot be used to charge the battery pack
installed.
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3
1
Mode change
switch
CHARGE lamp
Remaining battery time indication in the AC
adaptor/charger display window
This indication is provided by data communications between
the AC adaptor/charger and the InfoLITHIUM battery pack.
This unit does not have a data communications function, so
the displayed time may differ from the actual remaining time.
This is not a malfunction.
Charging time
Charging times for a completely exhausted InfoLITHIUM
battery pack (NP-F570, NP-F770, NP-F970) are as follows.
Battery pack Time for full
charge
NP-F570 Approx. 145 minutes (Approx. 85 minutes)
NP-F770 Approx. 230 minutes (Approx. 170 minutes)
NP-F970 Approx. 310 minutes (Approx. 250 minutes)
Operating times for continuous recording
Operating times for continuous recording using an
InfoLITHIUM battery pack (NP-F570, NP-F770, NP-F970) are
as follows.
Battery pack Operating time
from full charge
NP-F570 Approx. 330 minutes (Approx. 300 minutes)
NP-F770 Approx. 750 minutes (Approx. 680 minutes)
NP-F970 Approx. 1,080 minutes (Approx. 970 minutes)
Battery pack
Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to
OFF (CHG).
Charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F)
(Recommended range is 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F)).
• Recording and playback times are shorter at lower
temperatures.
• Recording and playback times are shorter depending on
the conditions of use of this unit.
• Except for the NP-F570/F770/F970, operating time is not
ensured.
(Time for normal
charge)
(Operating time
from normal charge)