Sony HVR-Z5E Operation Guide - Page 14

Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DVCAM (DV) format pictures Battery pack NP-F570 NP-F770 NP-F970 LCD panel opened* 180 375 570 LCD panel closed 190 390 595 * When the LCD backlight turns on. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF. • The Battery Info (p. 53) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions. - The battery pack is not attached correctly. - The battery pack is damaged. - The battery pack is worn-out. • Sony recommends that you use an NP-F970 battery pack when you use your camcorder with the Memory Recording Unit (optional). On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). 10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended. • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. Using an outside power source You can use the AC Adaptor/Charger to obtain AC power. AC Adaptor/ Charger To the wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord Mode change switch Charge lamp Connecting cord DK-415 1 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor/Charger. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket). 3 Connect the connecting cable (DK-415) to the AC Adaptor/Charger. 4 Set the mode change switch of the AC Adaptor/Charger to VCR/CAMERA. 5 Press the connecting part of the connecting cable (DK-415) against the back of your camcorder in the battery slot and slide it down. On the AC Adaptor/Charger • Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor/Charger. Disconnect the AC Adaptor/ Charger from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor/Charger placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. 14