Manual

Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Note
Prevent metallic objectsfrom coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of
the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power
adaptor.
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the
recording time.
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time
"- -- rain" appears in the display window.
While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in
the display window in the following cases
- The battery pack is not installed correctly.
- De AC power" adaptor is disconnected.
- Something is wrong with the battery pack.
Charging time
Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)
NP-FMSO (supplied) 150 (90)
NP-FM70 240 (180)
NP-FMg0 330 (270)
Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack
Recording time
DCR-TRV8
Battery pack
NP-FM50 (supplied)
NP-FM70
NP-FM90
Recording with Recording with
the viewfinder the LCD screen
Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**
170 (155) 90 (80) 135 (120) 70 (60)
355 (320) 190 (170) 285 (255) 150 (135)
540 (485) • " 290 (260) 435 (390) 230 (210)
DCR-TRVIO
Recording with Recording with
Battery pack the viewfinder the LCDscreen
Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**
NP-FMS0 (supplied) 170 (155) 90 (80) 130 (115) 70 (60)
NP-FM70 355 (320) 190 (170) 270 (245) 145 (130)
NP-FM90 540 (485) 290 (260) 410 (370) 220 (195)
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery.
* Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). The battery life will be
shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
** Approximate humor of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/
stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
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