Sony 3-876-055-11(1) User Manual

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 Be sure to charge the battery pack before you 

start using your camcorder.

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 We recommend charging the battery pack in an 

ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C 

(50 ˚F to 86 ˚F) until the  /CHG (charge) lamp 

turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside 

of this temperature range, you may not be able 

to charge it efficiently.

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 After charging is complete, disconnect the cable 

from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or 

remove the battery pack.

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 Battery pack performance decreases when the 

surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or 

below, and the length of time you can use the 

battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do 

one of the following to use the battery pack for 

a longer time.

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 Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm 

it up, and insert it in your camcorder right 

before you start taking shots

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 Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/

FH100 (optional)

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 Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent 

playback, fast forward or rewind operation 

wears out the battery pack faster.  

We recommend using a large capacity battery 

pack: NP-FH70/FH100 (optional).

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 Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF 

(CHG) when not recording or playing back 

on your camcorder. The battery pack is also 

consumed when your camcorder is in recording 

standby or playback pause.

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 Have spare battery packs ready for two or 

three times the expected recording time, and 

make trial recordings before making the actual 

recording.

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 Do not expose the battery pack to water. The 

battery pack is not water resistant.

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 When the power goes off even though the 

remaining battery time indicator indicates that 

the battery pack has enough power to operate, 

charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining 

battery time will be indicated correctly. Note, 

however, that the battery indication will not be 

restored if it is used in high temperatures for 

a long time, or if left in a fully charged state, 

or when the battery pack is frequently used. 

Use the remaining battery time indication as a 

rough guide only.

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 The  mark that indicates low battery flashes 

even if there are still approximately 20 minutes 

of battery time remaining, depending on the 

operating conditions or ambient temperature.

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 If the battery pack is not used for a long time, 

fully charge the battery pack and use it up on 

your camcorder once a year to maintain proper 

function. To store the battery pack, remove it 

from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool 

place.

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 To discharge the battery pack on your 

camcorder completely, touch   (HOME)  

 (SETTINGS)  [GENERAL SET]  

[A.SHUT OFF]  [NEVER] and leave your 

camcorder in recording standby until the power 

goes off (p. 75).

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 Battery capacity decreases over time and 

through repeated use. If decreased usage time 

between charges becomes significant, it is 

probably time to replace it with a new one.

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 Each battery’s life is governed by storage, 

operating and environmental conditions.

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 x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC 

standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark 

of Sony.

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 xvYCC is an international standard for color 

space in video. This standard can express a 

wider color range than the currently used 

broadcast standard.

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 Do not use or store the camcorder and 

accessories in the following locations:

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 Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. 

Never leave them exposed to temperatures 

above 60°C (140 °F), such as under direct 

sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in 

the sun. They may malfunction or become 

deformed.