Sony CCD-FX620 - Manual (Page 5)

Charging and Installing the Battery Pack
Tips for IWng the Battery Padi
Preparing the Rechargeable Battery Pack
Have sutticient battery pack power to do 2 or 3 times as much recordirtg than you have planned [a]
'Sattery life " mdicaied m this manual is measured Oy the cormnuous recording time oi me camcorder, at roon
temperature using a luNy charged Datlery.
Ill be u: d up more quickly
Turn STANDBY of the camcorder down when not recording to save battery power [c]
A smootn transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and started again.
While positioning the subieci or selecting an angle, or looking through me viewfinder tens, the lens moves
automatically mside me camcorder and the battery is used. The battery is also used when a tape is inserted or
ejected
When the Rechargeable Battery Pack Should Be Replaced
When the indicator and red lamp in the viewfindar, and the CD irtdlcator in the display window
change from slow blinhing to rapid biinking while you are recording [d]
Turn oft the power switch of the camcorder and replace the battery pack. Leave the tape m the camcorder to
obtain a smooth iransiiion between scenes after the battery pack is replaced
Notes on Charging
Before using the battery pack, charge it sufficiently
A brand-new battery pack is not charged.
Make sure you use up the battery before recharging
• It recording is completed before theOD indicator appears m the viewfinder, you should remove the tape, set
the POWER switch to CAMERA, turn STANDBY up before recharging. Leave the camcorder until the OG
indicator blinks rapidly which means the battery is used up.
• When you use the AC-StO AC Power Adaptor, the DC-SIO Car Battery Charger or BC-S10 Portable Battery
Charger, you can discharge the battery with iherr discharging function.
• Repeated charging without using up the battery may lower battery capacity. However, the onginal battery
capacity can be recovered it you fully discharge (use up) and then charge the battery again.
Recharge the battery pack after lortg storage
It the battery pack is charged fully but then not used tor a long time (about t year), it becomes discharged.
Charge it again but in this case the battery life will be shorter than normal.
After several charging and discharging cycles, the battery iite will recover its original capacity.
Keep the Terminals Clean [e|
if the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery duration will be shortened.
When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used lor a long time, install and
detach the battery pack from time to time. This will improve the contact condition. Also, wipe the * and -
terminals with a soft cloth or paper.
Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack
Why the battery pack neats up? (f)
During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. This is caused by energy that has been generated
and chemical change has occurred inside the battery pack, and this is not cause tor concern.
How to care for the battery pack
• Detach the battery pack from the camcorder after using
IS on the camcorder, a small amount of current flows to the camcorder e'
causes overdischargmg and shortens battery life.
• A charged battery pack always discharges even when it is not m use after charging.
Thus, It IS recommended that you charge the battery right before using.
How to use the switch on the battery pack |g]
This switch is provided so that you can remember the charging status. Set the switch to the no mark ’ position
when charging is completed. Set the switch to the "red mark' position when the battery is used up.
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How many times can the battery peck be recharged?
The battery pack can be fully charged and discharged about 500 times under normal temperatures. If the (XI
indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully charged battery pack, the battery pack
should be replaced with a new tjily charged one.
Recommended temperatures during charging
The lemjjerature range of charging is 4PF to 95=F (5“C to 35'C). However, to provide maximum battery
efficiency, the recommended temperature range when charging is 50'F to 86-F (io C to 30X).
Be sure to observe the foliowing:
• To prevent an accident caused by a short circuit, do not ailow metal ob)ects such as a necklace to
touch tho battery lerminala. Carry the battery pack attaching to the termlnai cover,
• Keep the battery pack away from fire.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Do not open nor convert the battery pack.
• Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
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