Sony HVR Z1U Operating Instructions - Page 13

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Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time NP-F970 355 195 385 200 380 200 • The top figures show an approximate number of minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set to ON, and [VF POWER] is set to [OFF]. • The middle figures show an approximate number of minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set to OFF, and [VF POWER] is set to [OFF]. • The bottom figures show an approximate number of minutes when recording with the viewfinder. • "Typical recording time" means an approximate number of minutes that you can record using external microphones 1 and 2, and you repeatedly start/stop recording, move the POWER switch to change the power mode, and zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter. z Tip • You can also use NP-F550/F730/F750/F960 battery packs. After charging these battery packs, make a trial recording with them before an actual recording to see the recording time. The recording time varies depending on the environment where the camcorder is used. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to display the recording time on the screen. Playing time Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). HDV format pictures Battery pack LCD panel opened* NP-F570 155 (supplied) NP-F770 325 NP-F970 485 LCD panel closed 175 365 550 DVCAM/DV SP format pictures Battery pack LCD panel LCD panel opened* closed NP-F570 175 200 (supplied) NP-F770 365 410 NP-F970 550 625 * With the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to ON. b Note • Figures are those of 60 Hz. They may be slightly longer at 50 Hz. • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperature. • The battery life will be slightly shorter when you use both of the LCD panel and the viewfinder than when you use only the LCD panel. • The battery information will not be correctly displayed when the battery pack is discharged. Using an outside power source You can use the AC Adaptor/charger as the power source when you do not want the battery to run out. 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/ charger. To the wall outlet Power cord AC Adaptor/ charger Mode switch Connecting cord (DK-415) ,continued Getting started 13 Getting started

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Getting started
Getting started
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•
The top figures show an approximate number of
minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set
to ON, and [VF POWER] is set to [OFF].
•
The middle figures show an approximate number of
minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set
to OFF, and [VF POWER] is set to [OFF].
•
The bottom figures show an approximate number of
minutes when recording with the viewfinder.
•
“Typical recording time” means an approximate
number of minutes that you can record using
external microphones 1 and 2, and you repeatedly
start/stop recording, move the POWER switch to
change the power mode, and zoom. The actual
battery life may be shorter.
z
Tip
•
You can also use NP-F550/F730/F750/F960 battery
packs. After charging these battery packs, make a
trial recording with them before an actual recording
to see the recording time. The recording time varies
depending on the environment where the camcorder
is used. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to display the
recording time on the screen.
Playing time
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
HDV format pictures
DVCAM/DV SP format pictures
* With the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to ON.
b
Note
•
Figures are those of 60 Hz. They may be slightly
longer at 50 Hz.
•
The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low temperature.
•
The battery life will be slightly shorter when you use
both of the LCD panel and the viewfinder than when
you use only the LCD panel.
•
The battery information will not be correctly
displayed when the battery pack is discharged.
Using an outside power source
You can use the AC Adaptor/charger as the
power source when you do not want the
battery to run out.
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/
charger.
NP-F970
355
385
380
195
200
200
Battery pack
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
NP-F570
(supplied)
155
175
NP-F770
325
365
NP-F970
485
550
Battery pack
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
NP-F570
(supplied)
175
200
NP-F770
365
410
NP-F970
550
625
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time
Mode switch
AC Adaptor/
charger
To the wall outlet
Power cord
Connecting cord (DK-415)
,
continued