Sony CCD-TR83 - Manual (Page 18)

i Advanced Operations
Using Alternative Power Sources
You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack (p. 6), house
current, and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want
to use your camcorder.
Place Power source Accessory to be used
Indoors House current AC power adaptor AC-V25A/V25B/V25C
(supplied), AC-SIO, AC-V55
Outdoors Battery pack Battery pack NP-55 (supplied),
NP-80/80D, NP-77H, NP-68, NP-66H,
NP-C65, NP-60D
In the car 12 V or 24 V car battery DC pack DCP-77
Note on power sources
Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may
damage the inserted tape. If this happens, restore the power supply again immediately.
Using House Current
To use the supplied AC power adaptor;
( 1 ) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Connect the bottom of the AC power adaptor to the
battery mounting surface of the camcorder.
(3) Set the selector to VTR (DC OUT).
WARNING
The power cord must only be changed at qualified service shop.
PRECAUTION
The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
Notes on the POWER lamp
• The POWER lamp will remain lit for a while even if the unit is unplugged after use. This is normal.
• If the POWER lamp does not light, set the selector to the center position and disconnect the power
cord. After about one minute, reconnect the power cord and set the selector to VTR (DC OUT) again.
To remove the adaptor
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The adaptor is removed in the same way as the battery pack (p. 8).