Sony HVR-Z1E/Z1P User Manual

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Possible recording time using the 
viewfinder.
Charging time
Approximate number of minutes required when 
you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack 
using the supplied AC Adaptor/charger at 25°C 
(77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) recommended.)
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Note
• NP-F330/F530/500/510/710 battery packs cannot be 
used with your camcorder.
Recording time
Approximate number of minutes available 
when you use a fully charged battery pack at 
25°C (77°F).
Recording in the HDV format
Recording in the DVCAM/DV SP format
• 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, and you repeatedly 
start/stop recording, move the POWER switch to 
change the power mode, and zoom. The actual 
battery life may be shorter.
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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
Battery pack
Full charge 
(Practical charge)
NP-F570 (supplied)
145 (85)
NP-F770
230 (170)
NP-F970
310 (250)
Battery pack Continuous 
recording 
time
Typical 
recording 
time 
NP-F570 
(supplied)
105
115
115
55
60
60
NP-F770
220
245
235
120
120
120
NP-F970
335
370
360
185
190
190
Battery pack Continuous 
recording 
time
Typical 
recording 
time
NP-F570 
(supplied)
110
125
120
60
60
60
NP-F770
235
255
250
130
130
130
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
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