Operating Instructions
Chapter 3 Preparation — Power supply
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Standard charging time and recordable time
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour and “min” for minute.
≥ The charging time is the time when the operating ambient temperature is 25 °C and operating relative humidity is 60%. At other temperature and
humidity the charging time may take longer.
≥ Continuous recordable time is the time when the unit is used fulfilling all of the following conditions. If you use the unit in other conditions, continuous
recordable time will shorten.
jWhen set to the factory default menu settings ([FILE FORMAT] is [MOV] and [REC FORMAT] is [2160-59.94p/HEVC LongGOP 200M]/[2160-50.00p/
HEVC LongGOP 200M])
jWhen the LCD monitor is used and cable is not connected to the external input/output terminal
¥The charging time is the time to charge when the charging capacity of the battery is used up. The charging time or the continuous
recordable time differs depending on the use condition such as high or low temperature.
∫ Batteries that support quick charging
For quick charging of a battery (AG-VBR59: supplied/optional), use a battery charger (AG-BRD50: optional).
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NOTE
0 Battery is warm after using or after charging, but this is not a malfunction.
Checking the remaining battery level
The remaining battery level can be checked with the power status display on the LCD monitor or the indicator on the supplied battery.
Checking the remaining battery level with the LCD monitor
The battery status display will change as → → → → → while the remaining battery level gets lower. It will flash in red
when the remaining battery level is zero.
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NOTE
0 The power status display may not be displayed depending on the setting in the menu.
0 Repair or copy of the clip, or update of the firmware is not possible when it is flashing in red.
Checking the remaining battery level with the battery
≥ The remaining battery level can be checked with the indicator display by pressing the <CHECK> button on the battery when it is not charging.
jThe remaining battery level is a rough indication.
jThe indicator will not illuminate even if the <CHECK> button is pressed when the remaining battery level is zero. Charge the battery.
≥ The progress of the charging is notified by the flashing position of the indicator while the battery is charging.
Once the charging is completed, the indicator turns off.
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Indicator
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<CHECK> button
∫ Display of the indicator
≥ The color and illuminate/flashing status of the indicator indicated by the icon in the table are as follows.
j : Flashing in green
j : Illuminated in green
j : Off
≥ Display of the indicator is a rough indication. If the battery is attached to the unit or the battery charger (optional), check the remaining level on the
device the battery is attached to. The remaining level may differ from the one displayed with the indicator on the battery.
Battery parts number
Voltage/capacity
(minimum)
Charging time for
main unit
[FREQUENCY]
Continuous recordable time
AG-VBR59 (supplied/optional) 7.28 V/5900 mAh Approx. 5 h 30 min [59.94Hz] Approx. 5 h 20 min Approx. 4 h 35 min
[50.00Hz] Approx. 5 h 40 min Approx. 4 h 50 min
VW-VBD58 (optional) 7.2 V/5800 mAh Approx. 5 h 15 min [59.94Hz] Approx. 5 h 15 min Approx. 4 h 30 min
[50.00Hz] Approx. 5 h 35 min Approx. 4 h 45 min
Indicator display
Remaining battery level/charging progress
When checking the remaining battery level Charging
0% to 25%
25% to 50%
50% to 75%
75% to 100%
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X2000
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