Sony DCR-HC30/HC40 User Manual

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Getting started
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Step 2: Charging the 
battery pack 
You can charge the battery by attaching the 
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) to 
your camcorder.
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Notes
• You cannot use batteries other than the 
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) (p. 129).
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor 
or battery terminals with any metallic objects. This 
may cause a malfunction.
• Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC 
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall 
outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs.
1
Attach the battery pack by sliding it in 
the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
2
With the v mark on the DC plug facing 
down, connect the AC Adaptor to the 
DC IN jack on your camcorder. 
3
Connect the power cord to the AC 
Adaptor.
4
Connect the power cord to the wall 
outlet.
5
Slide the POWER switch up to OFF 
(CHG) .
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and 
charging starts.
To the wall outlet
DC IN jack
Battery pack
Power cord
AC Adaptor
DC plug
mark
CHG
CHG (charge) 
lamp