Sony CCD-TR9 User Manual
Video Camera Recorder
CCD-TR9
Operation Manual
Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
3-753-980-21 (3)
Videos Handycam
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
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CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOSK.
00 NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
A
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
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of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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Information for the customers In the U.SA
This equipment generates and uses radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used
properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause
interference to radio and television reception. It
has been type tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B computing device in
accordance with the specifications in Subpart J
of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such
interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient the receiving antenna
Relocate the equipment with respect to the
receiver
Move the equipment away from the receiver
Plug the equipment into a different outlet so
that equipment and receiver are on different
branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer
or an experienced radlo/televislon technician for
addition^ suggestions. The user may find the
following booklet prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission helpful:
“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV
Interference Problems”.
This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
20402, Stock No. 0040004X)3454.
Notice for the customers in Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class B
limits for radio noise emissions set out in
Radio Interference Regulations.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on
the bottom. Record the serial number in the
space provided on the right hand. Refer to
these numbers whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CCD-TR9
Serial No.
Table of Contents
Before You Begin
Chapter 1:
Getting Started
Chapter 2:
Basic Operation
Chapter 3:
Advanced Operation
About This Manual......................................................................................................................... 4
Checking Supplied Accessories..................................................................................................... 5
Before You Start............................................................................................................................ 5
Charging and Installing the Battery Pack......................................................................................... 6
Inserting the Lithium Battery........................................................................................................... 8
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................................................... 9
Inserting a Cassette...................................................................................................................... 11
Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens....................................................................................................... 12
Camera Recording........................................................................................................................ 13
Playing Back a Tape......................................................................................................................16
Using the Remote Commander......................................................................................................18
Getting the Most out of Your Battery Pack...................................................................................... 20
Alternative Power Sources.............................................................................................................23
Camera Recording........................................................................................................................ 25
Zooming....................................................................................................................................... 32
Selecting Automatic/Manuai Adjustment Mode...............................................................................33
Focusing Manually........................................................................................................................ 34
Adjusting the White Balance.......................................................................................................... 36
Compensating Backlighting...........................................................................................................38
Using the High-speed Shutter........................................................................................................ 39
Fade-in and Fade-out.................................................................................................................... 41
Close-up (Macro)........................................................................................................................... 43
Playing Back a Tape...................................................................................................................... 44
Recording..................................................................................................................................... 47
Editing.......................................................................................................................................... 50
Chapter 4:
Additional
Information
Maintenance Information............................................................................................................... 54
Tips for Better Camera Recording.................................................................................................. 57
Identifying the Parts.......................................................................................................................60
Indications inside the Viewfinder and in the Display Window...........................................................66
Trouble Check...............................................................................................................................69
Specifications............................................................................................................................... 71
Index............................................................................................................................ back cover
Before You Begin 3
Welcome to Video @
Thank you for purchasing a Sony Handycam® camcorder. With
your H£uidycam you can capture iife’s precious moments with
superior picture and sound quaiity. Your Handycam is ioaded
with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy
to use. You wiii soon be producing home video that you can
enjoy for years to come.
About This Manual
This manual shows you how to operate the camcorder.
To get the most out of the features of the camcorder, we recommend you read
this manual thoroughly. But if you want to shoot immediately, please read the
chapters. Getting Started and Basic Operation. Once you are familiar with basic
operations, you may want to proceed to the chapter. Advanced Operation.
• As you read through this manual, please remember that buttons and settings
on the camcorder are in capital letters:
e. g. Slide POWER to CAMERA.
• Use “Identifying the Parts” at the end of this manual as a guide to find
functions and operations printed on the camcorder itself.
Note on TV Color Systems
TV color systems are different depending on the countries.
If you view the playback picture on a TV, you need an NTSC system based TV
(as this is an NTSC system based camcordei). Please check the list on page 59
to see the TV color system of your country.
4 Before You Begin
Please check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
• Wireless Remote
Commander (1)
AC power adaptor ACV35/V35A (1)
Shoulder strap (1)
• Remote Commander
holder (1)
Uthium Battery CR202S (2)
(for camcorder/for the
Remote Commander)
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• Lens cap (1) (attached
to the camcorder)
Battery pack NP-55 (1)
RFU adaptor RFU-90UC (1)
• Jack cover (1) (attached to
the camcorder)
Before You Start
Before you can start recording, you need to;
1 Charge and install the battery pack.
2 Insert the lithium battery.
3 Set the date and time.
4 Insert a tape.
5 Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyes.
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Let’s go through these procedures step by step!
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Charging and installing the Battery Pack
The first thing you need to do is to charge the battery.
To do this, we show you how to charge and instali the battery pack.
Charging the Battery Pack
First, you have to charge the battery pack.
1 Plug the AC power adaptor into a wall outlet.
2 Align the flat side of the battery pack with the line on the AC power adaptor
and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
3 Set CHARGE/VTR to CHARGE.
Charging begins.
Required charging time:
Type of
battery pack
Required
charging time
When charging is finished, the charge indicator goes out.
NP-55
(supplied)
60
NP-77HD NP-77H
140 140
NP-77
120
(approx, minutes using AC-V35/V3SA)
Important!
Use the battery completely before recharging I
Before you recharge the battery, make sure the battery has been used
(discharged) completely to avoid reducing capacity of the battery caused by
excessive charging.
To use up the battery, remove the cassette and simply slide POWER to
CAMERA with the battery attached, and leave the power on until the <Xi mark
begins flashing rapidly and a red lamp flashes inside the viewfinder.
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Installing the Battery Pack
When you have finished charging the iiattery, instaii the battery pack as foliows:
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1 Lift up the viewfinder.
2 Aiign the right side of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder.
3 Slide the battery pack to the right.
Note
Make sure the battery is securely installed so that it does not fall. If the battery
is not installed properly, the camcorder will not record accurately.
A fully charged battery pack lasts for:
Type of
battery pack
Battery life 50
When the battery power becomes weak, the ds? indication and red lamp flash
inside the viewfinder and the dg indication flashes in the display window. Wait
until they flash rapidly, then replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.
To remove the Press ВАТТ in the direction of arrow (1), and at the same time, slide out the
battery pack battery pack to the left (2).
NP-56
(supplied)
Inside the'vlewfinder
NP-77HD NP-77H
130 130
(approx, minutes, continuous recording when used indoors)
In the display window
NP-77 NP-66H
110
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NP-55H
90
60
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Inserting the Lithium Battery
To active the clock in memory, you need to insert a lithium battery. Make sure
you use the supplied lithium batteries.
1
Pull out the lithium battery holder from the
bottom of the camcorder.
Insert the supplied CR2025 lithium battery with
the + (plus) side facing up.
Put the lithium battery holder back into the
camcorder.
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Lithium battery life The battery lasts for approximately 1 year in normal operation. When the lithium
battery becomes weak, the time or date indication keeps flashing in the display
window and inside the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when POWER is set to
CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Ouracell
DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
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Inside the viewfinder
While replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source
attached. Otherwise, you will need to readjust the date and time.
To change the Remove the lithium battery holder from the camcorder, and pull out the lithium
lithium battery battery and insert a new one.
WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in
fire.
Cautions
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure good contact.
• Be sure to install the battery with the correct polarity.
In the display window
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Now, let’s adjust the clock inside the camcorder to be able to superimpose the
date and time onto your video.
Make sure that the battery is attached and the lithium battery is inserted.
Make sure you are looking at the display window.
1While pressing the small green button on POWER,
slide POWER to CAMERA.
Turn STANDBY up.
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Press DATE (+) and TIME (NEXT)
simultaneously for more than
3 seconds until the date indication appears
in the display window.
DATE button now functions as + (to advance
numbers) and TIME button functions as NEXT (to set).
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To correct the date Press NEXT repeatedly until the minute digits stop flashing,
and time settings Then repeat steps 3 to 6.
To check the preset Press DATE( + ) or TIME (NEXT). When you press the same button again, the
date and time. indication goes off.
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This section shows you how to insert a cassette. Make sure that the power
source is attached.
1
Remove the grip strap.
While pressing the blue button, press EJECT.
The cassette holder will open toward you.
Insert the cassette with window facing out.
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Press PUSH CLOSE on the cassette holder to
close n.
Attach the grip strap.
PUSH
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This section shows you how to adjust the viewfinder iens to best fit your eyesight.
You may want to adjust the viewfinder lens when you use the camcorder for the
first time, or when you use it after someone else has.
Make sure that the power source is attached.
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4
Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks.
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While pressing the small green button
on POWER, slide POWER to CAMERA.
Insert a cassette.
Turn STANDBY up.
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Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring so that
the “STBY” display inside the viewfinder screen
conies into sharp focus.
Now, you are ready to
start recording.
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Chapter lie O[Miration
Cartiei'a Recorciin '
This section shows the basic procedures for recording.
Make sure that the viewfinder is puiied out. Before you record one-time events,
you may want to make a triai recording to make sure that the camcorder is
working perfectiy.
it is very easy to start recording!
1
Hold the camcorder as illustrated.
Put your hand through the grip strap, hoid your
camcorder against your body and puii the strap
upward. Check that your thumb can easiiy touch
START/STOP.
Remove the lens cap and attach It to the
grip strap.
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Camera Recording
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While pressing the small green button on POWER,
slide POWER to CAMERA.
4 Close the AUTO LOCK cover.
This puts everything into
automatic.
Turn STANDBY up.
“STBY” and the autofocus frame appears inside
the viewfinder. Now you can see through the
viewfinder. Focus is adjusted automatically inside
the frame (autofocus adjusting range).
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Press START/STOP once.
The camcorder is now recording. The camcorder is
recording when “REC” appears and the red lamp
lights up inside the viewfinder.
Inside the viewfinder, you can see a black and white picture of what you are
recording, and information that indicates what the camcorder is doing.
To stop recording
momentarily
To finish recording Turn STANDBY down and slide POWER to OFF.
Automatic
recording
Press START/STOP again.
“STBY” appears inside the viewfinder.
When AUTO LOCK cover is closed, all the camera functions are on automatic
(i.e. autofocus, back light, auto white balance) and the shutter speed is set at
normal (1/60 second).
Inside the viewfinder
Red lamp
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Near the end of
the tape
The indication, the red iamp inside the viewfinder, and the camera
recording/battery iamp on the camcorder flash siowiy. When the tape reaches the
end, the flashing isecomes rapid.
To eject the tape
Make sure that the power source is attached.
1 Remove the grip strap.
2 Press EJECT.
The cassette compartment opens toward you.
3 Take out the cassette and press PUSH CLOSE on the cassette compartment
to ciose it.
4 Attach the grip strap.
Note on handling Do not pick up the camcorder as shown in the iliustration.
If you wear glasses You can bend back the eyecup to get a better view of the viewfinder.
Notes on recording
• When you record from the beginning of the tape, run the tape for about 15
seconds before actual recording. This will ensure that you will not miss any
Start-up scenes when the tape is played back.
• If you move POWER during recording, the tape stops.
• When moving from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa, turn STANDBY up and
point the camcorder at a white object for about 15 seconds so that the white
balance is properly adjusted.
• The autofocus frame is not recorded.
If you leave the
camcorder in the
standby mode for 5
minutes or more
If the light source
changes suddenly
The camcorder goes off automatically. To re-enter standby mode, turn STANDBY
down once and turn it up again. To start recording, press START/STOP.
When you shoot a subject under bright conditions just after you shoot in a dark
place, the picture may not appear inside the viewfinder. In this case, point the
camcorder in another direction.
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This section shows you how to use this camcorder as a VCR by connecting it
directly to your TV for playback.
There are several ways to connect the camcorder to your TV. Please check
whether your TV has video/audio inputs.
If your TV does not have video/audio inputs, see page 44.
Connecting a TV with Video/Audio Inputs
1 Connect the camcorder and the TV using the appropriate A/V connecting cable
2 Set the IN/OUT selector on the camcoder to OUT.
3 Set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
About the
/W jacks
The A/V jacks on this camcorder work as both input and output jacks. Set the
IN/OUT selector as follows.
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according to the connector type of your TV.
Sony offers you the following cables.
[a] VMC-710M/720M: for monaural TV
[b] VM0910IVIS/920MS: for stereo TV
in the OUT position
in the IN position
to view the playback tape/to edit on another VCR
to record from another VCR or a TV
Playing Back a Tape
Now, you are ready to playback your tape.
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1
Attach the connecting plate of the AC power adaptor to the
camcorder and connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet
Make sure that the IN/OUT selector on the camcorder
Is set to OUT.
2 Set CHARGEA/TR of the AC power adaptor to
VTR, when you use it as a power source.
While pressing the small green button on POWER,
slide POWER to VTR.
Insert a tape.
Set the TVAfCR selector on the TV to VCR.
If you are connecting with RFU adaptor, turn on
the TV and select the channel that you selected
for the RFU adaptor (3 OH or 4 OH).
Press > .
Playback starts.
To stop playback, press □
To rewind the tape, press
To advance the tape rapidly, press
ly, press ■
CHARGE OFF VTR
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When you have
finished playback
1 Slide POWER to OFF.
2 Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet.
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Using the Remote Commander
This section shows you how to use the supplied Remote Commander.
Inserting the Lithium Battery
First, you have to insert the lithium battery into the Remote Commander.
1 Pull out the IHhlum battery holder
from the Remote Commander.
Insert the supplied CR2025 lithium battery with
the + (plus) side facing up. + (plus) side
Put the lithium battery holder back into the Remote
Commander.
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Lithium battery life The battery lasts for approximately 6 months under normal operation.
To replace the
lithium battery
WARNING
Cautions
Attaching the
Remote
Commander to
the Remote
Commander holder
Open the lid of the lithium battery mounting surface, pull out the lithium battery,
and insert a new one. Replace the battery with a Sony CR202S or Duracell
DL>2025 lithium battery. Use of another type of battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in
fire.
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure good contact.
• Be sure to insert the battery with the correct polarity.
You can clip the Remote Commander holder on your coat pocket or belt, or slide
it onto the shoulder belt before attaching the Remote Commander to it.
To remove the remote commander from To attach the holder to the shoulder belt
the holder
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Remove this part before sliding the holder
onto the belt.
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Using the Remote Commander
With the Remote Commander, you can record yourself with your friends or family,
or conveniently control the playback of your tape from a distance.
1
Set REMOTE COMMANDER ON/OFF on
the camcorder (bottom) to ON.
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Note
To prevent
misoperation
Battery leakage
Notes
Set POWER on the camcorder as follows:
(a) When recording, 1) While pressing the small
green button on POWER, slide POWER to
CAMERA, 2) turn STANDBY up.
(b) When playing back. While pressing the small
green button on POWER, slide POWER to VTR.
Point the Remote Commander to the remote
sensor on the camcorder and press the
appropriate button on the Remote
Commander.
(Maximum distance and angle for remote controi)
The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander and on the
camcorder functions equally.
When you slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow,
none the buttons on the Remote Commander will
work to prevent any misoperation if you accidentally
press a button.
To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove the batteries when you
do not plan to use the Remote Commander for a long time.
• Be sure that the Remote sensor is not in sunlight or strong light. In that case,
you may not be able to operate with the Remote Commander.
• This camcorder works by the signals of VTR2 commander mode. If you use
another Sony VCR at commander mode VTR2, we recommend you to change
the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR with black paper
to avoid misoperation.
• Be sure that there are no obstructions between the Remote Commander and
the camcorder.
POWER
POWER
Remote sensor
• Be sure to insert the lithium battery with the correct polarity. Otherwise, you
cannot operate with the Remote Commander.
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Getting the Most out of Your Battery Pack
This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack.
Preparing the battery pack
We show you several hints that would be helpful when you prepare the battery
pack.
Always carry
additional batteries
Battery life is
shorter in a cold
environment
To save battery
power
Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 or 3 times as much recording as you
have planned.
“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 efficiency is decreased and the battery will be used up more quickly if
you are recording in a cold environment.
Turn STANDBY on the camcorder down when not recording to save battery power.
A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped
and started again.
While positioning the subject, selecting an angle, or looking through the
viewfinder lens, the lens moves automatically and the battery is used. The battery
will be also used when a tape is inserted or removed.
When to Replace the Battery Pack
When the Csp indication inside the viewfinder changes from slow flashing to rapid
flashing while you are recording, slide POWER to OFF on the camcorder and
replace the battery pack. Leave the tape in the camcorder in order to obtain a
smooth transition scenes after the battery pack is replaced.
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Notes on Charging
Now, we show you some hints for charging.
A brand-new
battery
A used battery pack • Make sure to use up the battery before recharging.
A brand-new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, charge it
sufficientiy.
• if recording is compieted before the battery indication appears inside the
viewfinder, we recommend you remove the tape, siide POWER to CAMERA, turn
up STANDBY, and ieave the camcorder untii the battery indication flashes
rapid iy.
• Charging the stiil usabie battery causes a iowering of battery capacity. Battery
capacity can be recovered if you fuily discharge and charge the battery again.
• When you use the AC-S10 AC power adaptor, we recommend you to fuliy
discharge the battery first, and then charge it completely.
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Note on the Terminals
Recharge the battery pack after a long period of storage.
if the battery pack is charged fuliy but not used for a iong time (about 1 yeai), it
becomes discharged.
Charge it again, but in this case the battery iife wiii be shorter than normai. After
several charging and discharging cycles, the battery life will recover its original
capacity.
If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery duration will
be shortened.
When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used
for a long time, install and remove the battery pack from time to time. This
improves the contact condition. Also, wipe the + and - terminals with a soft
cloth or paper.
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Getting the Most out of Your Battery Pack
Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack
Battery heat up is
normal
Battery Care • Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using it. and keep it in a
The switch on the
battery pack
During charging or recording, the isattery pack heats up. This means energy has
been generated and a chemical change has occurred inside the battery pack.
This is not dangerous.
cool place. When the battery pack is attached to the camcorder, a small
amount of current flows to the camoorder even if POWER is set to OFF. It
causes overdischarging and shortens battery life.
• The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after
charging. Thus, we recommend you charge the battery right before using the
camcorder.
This switch is provided so that you can mark the charged battery. Set the switch
to the “no mark’’ position when charging is completed. Set the switch to the “red
mark’’ position when the battery is used up (or in whichever direction you want
to remind yourselO.
The life of the
battery pack
Charging
temperature
The battery pack can be fully charged and discharged about 5(X) times under
normal temperatures. If the battery dsp indication flashes rapidly just after
turning on the camcorder with a fully charged battery pack, the battery pack
should be replaced with a new fully charged one.
Lower temperatures require a longer charging time. We recommend you charge
under temperatures ranging from 10 *C to 30 °C (from 5 ®F to 85
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