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Battery Pack Charging Times
The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack.
| Battery Pack |
BP-955 (supplied) |
BP-975 (optional) |
| Charging Times (when using the supplied CA-930 Compact Power Adapter) |
200 min. |
295 min. |
Charging the Battery Pack
You can power the camcorder using the supplied BP-955 or an optional BP-950G, BP-970G or BP-975 Battery Pack. The BP-955 and BP-975 are compatible with Intelligent System, meaning that you can check the remaining battery time.
Charge battery packs using the supplied CA-930 Compact Power Adapter. Before charging, remove the terminal cover of the battery pack.
1. If the DC cable is connected to the compact power adapter, disconnect it.
- If the DC cable is connected to the compact power adapter, charging will not start.
2. Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. (  )
3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. (  )
4. Attach the battery pack to the compact power adapter.
- Press lightly and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (
 ) until it clicks. ( )
- The CHARGE indicator starts flashing and also indicates the battery packs approximate charge. The indicator will stay on when charging has completed.
5. When charging has completed, remove the battery pack from the compact power adapter.
6. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the compact power adapter.
IMPORTANT
- Do not connect to the compact power adapter any product that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.
- We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10°C and 30°C (50°F and 86°F). Outside the temperature range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F), charging will not start.
NOTE
- To charge the battery pack, disconnect the DC cable from the compact power adapter.
- If there is a malfunction with the compact power adapter or battery pack, the charge indicator will go out and charging will stop.
- Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge.
- Repeatedly charging and discharging the battery pack will eventually shorten its battery life. You can check the battery life on the [Battery/Hour Meter] status screen. Fully charging the battery pack and then discharging it will give you a more accurate reading.
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