13
Getting Started
HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)
• Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
HDV format pictures
Battery pack
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
NP-FM50
(supplied)
105 115
NP-QM71D 255 285
NP-QM91D 390 430
DV format pictures
Battery pack
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
NP-FM50
(supplied)
125 145
NP-QM71D 305 355
NP-QM91D 465 535
* When the LCD backlight turns on.
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch up to OFF (CHG).
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or the battery information (p. 27) will
not be correctly displayed under the following
conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is fully discharged. (For
Battery Info only.)
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when
the mains lead is disconnected from the wall
socket.
• Use the supplied or optional Sony
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). You
cannot use the battery pack NP-FM30 with your
camcorder.
• When attaching an optional video light, it is
recommended that you use a NP-QM71D or
NP-QM91D battery pack.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at
25 °C (77 °F) . (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
recommended.)
• The recording and playback time will be
shorter when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall socket when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
wall socket immediately if any malfunction
occurs while using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
PRECAUTION
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to
the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.
