Tips for Using the Battery Pack

This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack.

Preparing the Battery Pack

Always Carry Additional Batteries

Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have planned.

Battery Life is Shorter in Cold Environment

Battery efficiency is decreased and the battery will be used up more quickly if you are recording in cold

environment.

To Save Battery Power

Turn the STANDBY switch on the camcorder down when not recording to save battery power [a].

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 at the viewfinder, the lens moves automatically

and the battery is used. The battery is also used when a cassette is inserted or removed.

When to Replace the Battery Pack

While you are using your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator decreases gradually as battery

power is used up.

When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the i indicator appears and starts

flashing in the viewfinder. [b]

When the i indicator in the viewfinder changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are

recording, set the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack. Leave the

tape in the camcorder to obtain smooth transition between scenes after the battery pack is replaced.

Additional Information

[a]

[b]

START/

STOP

LOCK

STANDBY

PHOTO STANDBY

Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack

Caution

Never leave the battery pack under temperatures above 140  F (60  C), such as in a car parked in the

sun or under direct sunlight.

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