Charging The Battery Pack Abroad - Sony Handycam DCR-PJ5 User Manual

To remove the battery pack
Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery
pack ().
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.
Notes
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, close the LCD screen and make sure
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that the POWER lamp (p. 15), the access lamp (p. 20) are turned off.
The CHG (charge) 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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The temperature of the battery pack is low.
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Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place.
The temperature of the battery pack is high.
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Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place.
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], p. 75).
Notes on the AC Adaptor
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
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the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
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Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This
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may cause a malfunction.
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