Vmien to replace tfie battery pack, Note on the remaining battery indicator, Notes on the rechargeable battery pack – Sony CCD-TR600 User Manual

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Tips for Using the Battery Pack

VMien to Replace tfie Battery Pack

While you are using your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator in the viewfinder decreases
gradually as battery power is used up.

When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the flashing in the viewfinder [b].
When the recording, turn the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack. Leave the
tape in the camcorder to obtain a smooth transition between scenes after the battery pack is replaced.

Note on the remaining battery indicator
The remaining battery indicator of the camcorder may indicate a difierent remaining capacity from that
of the battery pack with its own indicator (not supplied). The indicator on the battery pack is more
accurate.

Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack

The Battery Pack Heats Up
During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. This is caused by energy that has been
generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack. This is not cause for

concern.

Battery Pack Care
■ Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using the battery pack, and keep it in a cool place.

When the battery pack is attached to the camcorder, a small amount of current flows to the camcorder
even if the POWER switch is set to OFF, which shortens battery life.

• The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging. Therefore, you

should charge the battery pack right before using the camcorder.

How to Use the Switch on the Battery Pack
When the switch is supplied with the battery pack [c], you can use it to find whether the battery pack is

jharged or not. Set the switch to the "no mark" position when charging is completed. Set the switch to

he "red mark" position when the battery is used up (or in whichever direction you want to remind

/ourself).

rhe Life of the Battery Pack

f the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully charged battery

rack, the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one.

[b]

[c]