Sony CCD-TR916 User Manual
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This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack.
Preparing the battery pack
Always carry additional batteries
Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have
planned.
planned.
Battery life is shorter in cold environment
Battery efficiency is decreased, and the battery will be used up more quickly, if you are
recording in cold environment.
recording in cold environment.
To save battery power
Turn STANDBY down when not recording to save battery power.
A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and
started again. While positioning the subject, selecting an angle, or looking through the
viewfinder lens, the lens moves automatically and the battery is used. The battery is
also used when a cassette is inserted or removed.
A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and
started again. While positioning the subject, selecting an angle, or looking through the
viewfinder lens, the lens moves automatically and the battery is used. The battery is
also used when a cassette is inserted or removed.
When to replace the battery
While you are using your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator decreases
gradually as battery power is used up.
gradually as battery power is used up.
When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the i indicator appears
and starts flashing.
When the i indicator changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are
recording, set the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack.
Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain smooth transition between scenes before and
after the battery pack has been replaced.
and starts flashing.
When the i indicator changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are
recording, set the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack.
Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain smooth transition between scenes before and
after the battery pack has been replaced.
Note on the remaining battery indicator
• The remaining battery indicator of the camcorder may indicate a different remaining
• The remaining battery indicator of the camcorder may indicate a different remaining
capacity from that of the battery pack with its own indicator (not supplied). The
indicator on the battery pack is more accurate.
indicator on the battery pack is more accurate.
• While you are using the battery case, the remaining battery indicator does not
indicate correctly.
Notes on the rechargeable battery pack
CAUTION
Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
Tips for using the battery pack