Sony HC42 Manual

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Getting Started
DCR-HC32/HC42 2-584-906-11(1)
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  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).
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