Sony Handycam CCD-FX520 Operation Manual page 8

Tips for Using the Battery Pack
How to Prepare the Rechargable Battery Pack
Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 or 3 times as much recording than you have planned. [a]
"Battery life" indicated in this manual is measured by the continuous recording time of the camcorder, placed
at a room temperature using a full-charged battery.
Battery life is shorter in a cold climate. [b]
Battery efficiency is decreased and the battery will be used up more quickly.
Turn STANDBY of the camcorder down when not recording to save battery power. [c]
A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and started again.
While positioning the subject or selecting an angle, or looking through the viewfinder lens, the lens moves
automatically inside the camcorder and the battery is used. The battery is also used when a tape is inserted or
ejected.
[a]
[b]
[c]
When the
Rechargeable Battery
Pack Should Be
Replaced
When the #-.\_ indicator and red lamp in the viewfinder change from slow blinking to rapid blinking
while you are recording. [d]
Turn off the power switch of the camcorder and replace the battery pack. Leave the tape in the camcorder in
order to obtain a smooth transition between scenes after the battery pack is replaced.
Notes on Charging
Before using the battery pack, charge it sufficiently. [e]
A brand new battery pack is not charged.
Make sure you use up the battery before recharging.
• If recording is completed before the L_\_ indicator appears in the viewfinder, it is recommended that you
remove the tape, set the POWER switch to CAMERA, turn STANDBY up, and leave the camcorder until the
_\-3 indicator blinks rapidly.
• When you use the AC-SIO AC power adaptor, the DC-S10 car battery charger or BC-S10 portable battery
charger, you can discharge the battery with their discharging function.
• Repeated charging without using up the battery may cause lowering of battery capacity. However, the
original battery capacity can be recovered if you fully discharge (use up) and charge the battery again.
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