Sony DCR-HC47E User Manual

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then 
press DISP/BATT INFO. 

After a while, the approximate recordable 
time and battery information appear for 
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery 
information for up to 20 seconds by 
pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the 
information is displayed.

You can check the remaining battery charge 
on the LCD screen.

Approximate time (min.) required when 
you fully charge a fully discharged battery 
pack.

Approximate time (min.) available when 
you use a fully charged battery pack.

* Typical recording time shows the time when 

you repeat recording start/stop, turning the 
power on/off and zooming.

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• All times measured under the following 

conditions:
Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. 
Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off. 
Bottom: Recording with viewfinder while the 
LCD panel closed.

Approximate time (min.) available when 
you use a fully charged battery pack.

Indicator

Status

Sufficient power remaining

Battery low, recording/
playback will stop soon.

Replace the battery with a 
fully charged one, or charge 
the battery.

DISP/BATT INFO button

99

90

Remaining battery (approx.)

Recording capacity (approx.)

Battery pack

Charging time

NP-FH40 (supplied)

125

NP-FH50

135

NP-FH70

170

NP-FH100

390

Battery pack

Continuous 
recording 
time

Typical 
recording 
time*

NP-FH40 
(supplied)

100
110
110

50
55
55

NP-FH50

115
130
130

55
65
65

NP-FH70

245
280
280

120
140
140

NP-FH100

565
635
635

280
315
315

Battery pack

LCD panel 
opened*

LCD panel 
closed

NP-FH40 
(supplied)

120

150

NP-FH50

140

170