Sony DCR-HC42 Manual

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DCR-HC32/HC42 2-584-906-11(1)
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” 
battery pack (P series) (p. 109) after 
attaching it to your camcorder.
POWER 
switch
DC plug
Handycam 
Station
DC IN jack
AC Adaptor
To the wall outlet
1
  Attach the battery pack by sliding 
it in the direction of the arrow 
until it clicks.
2
  Slide the POWER switch up to 
OFF (CHG). (The default setting.)
3
  Connect the AC Adaptor to the 
DC IN jack on the Handycam 
Station.
 
With the 
 
mark facing up
DC IN jack
4
  Connect the power cord to the AC 
Adaptor and the wall outlet.
5
  Insert the camcorder into the 
Handycam Station securely, all 
the way to the bottom.
CHG (charge) lamp
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and 
charging starts.
•  When inserting the camcorder into the 
Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack 
cover.