Using An Outside Power Source; Step 3: Turning The Power On - Sony Handycam DCR-HC85 Operation Manual

BatterY PaCk LCD panel LCD panel
opened* closed
NP-FP50 80 120
(supplied)
NP-FP70 175 255
NP-FPg0 310 455
* With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON.
{J Note
• The power will not be supplied fiom the battery pack
when the AC Adaptor is cmmected to the DC IN jack
of your camcorder, even if its power cord is
discotmected from file wall outlet
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low temperature.
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes &bring charging, or
the batte_), intbrmation will not be correctly
displayed in following conditions
The balte_ 7 pack is not attached correctly
The batta), pack is damaged.
The balta 7 pack is fiflly discharged. (For Batte_),
intbrmation only)
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 batter T pack will not lose its charge even
when it is attached to your camcorder.
PRECAUTION
Even if your camcorder is turned oft; AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.
Connect ),our camcorder as shown in
"Charging the batter), pack" (p. 14).
Step3: Turningthe
poweron
You need to slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to select the desired power mode
to record or play.
When using this camcorder for the first time,
the [(?LOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19).
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While pressing the green button, slide the _.
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POWER switch down.
The power turns on.
To enter the recording or playing mode, slide
the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp
lbr the desired power mode lights up.
• CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape.
• CAMERA-MEMORY mode: To record on a
"Memory Stick Duo."
• PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on
a tape or "Memory Stick Duo."
To turn off the power
?
Slide the po'vx, ER switch np to OFF ((HG).
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