Sony DCR-HC42 Operating Guide - Page 11

the AC Adaptor, Handycam Station - battery discharge

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Getting Started 6 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder and the Handycam Station. To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder connected to a power source such as a wall outlet as shown in the illustration. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. To remove the battery pack Turn off the power, then slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow while pressing the PUSH button. PUSH button POWER switch DC IN jack With the  mark facing down To the wall outlet AC Adaptor When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 110). Continued  11

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11
Getting Started
6
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off
when the battery is fully charged.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the DC IN jack.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
DC IN jack holding both the Handycam
Station and the DC plug.
To charge the battery pack using only
the AC Adaptor
Turn off the power, then connect the
AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
You can operate your camcorder
connected to a power source such as a
wall outlet as shown in the illustration.
The battery pack will not lose its charge
in this case.
DC IN jack
With the
mark facing
down
AC Adaptor
To the wall outlet
To remove your camcorder from the
Handycam Station
Turn off the power, then remove the
camcorder from the Handycam Station
holding both your camcorder and the
Handycam Station.
To remove the battery pack
Turn off the power, then slide the battery
pack in the direction of the arrow while
pressing the PUSH button.
PUSH button
POWER switch
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it
for an extended period (p. 110).
Continued