Sony CCD-F301 - Manual (Page 7)

I Preparing your camcorder 1
Connecting the Power Sources
First, Choose the Power Sources (C-2)
Accessory to be used
Battery par.k MP-66H
(supplied).
NP 77H, NP.
77, or NP 55
Battery case EBP 55
AC power adaptor AC V 6O1
V60A (supplied). AC V30. or
AC V55
DC pack DCP-77, or AC power
adaptor AC V55 and car battery
cord DCC
16AW
Note on power sources
Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery
pack during recording or playback may damage the
inserted tape II disconnected, supply the power again
Mount the battery pack on the camcorder. (C-2)
1 Align the right side of the battery pack
with the tine on the camcorder.
2 Slide in the battery pack to the right.
Notes
» Make sure the battery fils completely on the
mour^ting surface of the camcorder
Imperfect fit may damage the projections
on the camcorder
• If your nose touches the battery pack,
adjust the position of the viewfinder by
sliding it while pressing PUSH SLIDE.
Battery life
A fully charged battery pack lasts for
Using the Battery Pack
Charge the battery pack. (C-1)
1 Align the right side of the battery pack
with the line on the AC power adaptor.
2 Slide in the battery pack in the direction of
the arrow.
3 Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall
outlet.
4 Set the CHARGE/VTR selector on the
adaptor to CHARGE.
Required
charging
When (he baffery becorrres weak. Ihe C\i
indication and red lamp blink in the viewfinder
(C-3)
Also the camera recording-battery lamps on the
camcorder blmk
Replace the battery with a lully charged one
To remove the battery pack (C-4)
While sliding BATT up. slide out the battery pack
to the left
Other options for charging
• AC V55 AC powei adaptor
You can charge two battery packs simultaneously
• BC 55. BC 77 portable battery charger.
You can charge a battery pack on 100 - 2A0V AC
• DC V30 car battery charger
You can charge a battery pack by connecting the car
battery charger to the cigarette lighter socket
See the instruction manual ot the AC power
adaptor lor details
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