Sony DCR-PC109 Camera Operations Guide - Page 19

Getting started Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). For DCR-PC109: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FF50 95 50 NP-FF51 110 60 (supplied) NP-FF70 205 110 NP-FF71 225 125 For DCR-PC108: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FF50 125 65 NP-FF51 140 75 (supplied) NP-FF70 260 140 NP-FF71 285 155 * Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to change the power mode, and zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter. Playing time Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). For DCR-PC109: Battery pack LCD panel LCD panel opened* closed NP-FF50 110 125 NP-FF51 125 140 (supplied) NP-FF70 225 260 NP-FF71 250 285 For DCR-PC108: Battery pack LCD panel opened* NP-FF50 125 NP-FF51 140 (supplied) NP-FF70 260 NP-FF71 285 LCD panel closed 145 160 295 325 * With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON. b Notes • The power will not be supplied from the battery pack even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet in the following cases: - When the AC adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder - When the AC adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of the Handycam Station and your camcorder is attached to the Handycam Station • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHARGE lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not be correctly displayed in following conditions. - The battery pack is not attached correctly. - The battery pack is damaged. - The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) • With a large capacity battery pack (NP-FF70/FF71) installed, your camcorder will be less balanced support it properly when placing your camcorder on a table etc., in this case. Using an outside power source 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 battery pack will not lose its charge even when it is attached to your camcorder. PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. Connect your camcorder as shown in "Charging the battery pack" (p. 16). Getting started 19