Sony DCR-TRV38 - Manual (Page 192)

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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your
camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” M
series battery packs have the
SERIES
TM
mark.
What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for
communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder
and an optional AC adaptor/charger.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the
operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in
minutes. With an AC adaptor/charger (optional), the remaining battery time and
charging time appear.
Charging the battery pack
•Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.
•We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between
10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the FULL indicator appears in the display window,
indicating that the battery pack is fully charged. If you charge the battery outside of
this temperature range, you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.
•After charging is complete, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your
camcorder or remove the battery pack.
Effective use of the battery pack
•Battery pack performance decreases in 10°C (50°F) or below surroundings. So, the
time that the battery pack can be used becomes shorter. We recommend the following
to use the battery pack longer:
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder
immediately before you start taking shots.
– Use the large capacity battery pack
(NP-FM50/FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D, optional).
•Frequently using the LCD screen or frequently operating playback, fast forward or
rewind wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using the large capacity
battery pack (NP-FM50/FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D, optional).
•Be certain to set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not taking shots or playing
back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is
during tape recording standby or playback pause.
•Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time,
and make trial recordings before taking the actual recording.
•Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.
Remaining battery time indicator
•If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the
battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that
the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however, that
the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high
temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is
frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate
shooting time.
•The E mark indicating little remaining battery time sometimes flashes depending on
the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even if the
remaining battery time is about 5 to 10 minutes.