Charging Time; Recording Time - Sony DCR-TRV38E Service Manual

Step 1 Preparing the power source
Note
Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of
the AC Adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor.
When you use the AC Adaptor
Place the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet. While using the AC Adaptor if any trouble
occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from a wall outlet as soon as possible to cut
off the power.
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate
recording time when recording with the viewfinder.
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time
"---- min" appears in the display window.

Charging time

Battery pack
NP-FM30 (supplied)
NP-FM50
NP-FM70
NP-QM71/QM71D
NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D
Approximate minutes at 25°C (77°F) to charge an empty battery pack
The charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low
because of the ambient temperature.

Recording time

DCR-TRV38
Battery pack
NP-FM30 (supplied)
NP-FM50
NP-FM70
NP-QM71/QM71D
NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D
Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack
* Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/
stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
Full charge (Normal charge)
145 (85)
150 (90)
240 (180)
260 (200)
360 (300)
Recording with
the viewfinder
Continuous Typical*
95 55
155 90
320 185
375 220
565 330
Recording with
the LCD screen
Continuous Typical*
70 40
110 60
240 140
275 160
420 245
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