Sony Handycam CCD-F501 User manual

SON
Y.
3-753-141-21
(1)
Video
Camera
Recorder
&
CCD-F501
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
Video 8 Handycam
© 1991 by Sony Corporation

| WARNING |
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK {
DO NOT OPEN e
CAUTION; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product's
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Information for the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment generates and uses radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used
properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions, may cause
interference to radio and television reception. It
has been type tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B computing device in
accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of
Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such
interference in a residential installation. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient the receiving antenna
Relocate the equipment with respect to the
receiver
Move the equipment away from the receiver
Plug the equipment into a different outlet so
that equipment and receiver are on different
branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer
of an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. The user may find the
following booklet prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission helpful:
“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV
Interference Problems”.
This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
Notice for the customers in Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class B
limits for radio noise emissions set out in
Radio Interference Regulations.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on
the bottom. Record the serial number in the
space provided on the right hand. Refer to
these numbers whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CCD-F501
Serial No.

Table of Contents
Before You Begin
Getting Started
Basic Camera
Operation
Advanced Camera
Operation
Additional information
Introduction
About this manual ....
Checking supplied accessories ..
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Charging and installing the battery pack a
Installing the lithium battery ..... .8
Setting the date and time ..
Inserting a tape ...... ee
Adjusting the viewfinder lens a
Setting the BEEP switch oo... an
How to record
How to play back a tape ....
Using the Remote Commander ..
How to get the most out of your battery pack ...........:ccececceeeeeeceesentseneceeees 18
Connecting alternative power sources
Using alkaline batteries ....
Using house current
Using car battery ....
Camera recording
Recording the date or time ....
Recording in a strong wind ....
For low-position recording
Checking the last portion of a scene you just recorded
(EDITSEARCH)
Hints for recording .....
Re-recording on a previously recorded portion (EDITSEARCH
Inserting scene in the middle of a recorded tape
Checking recording in the viewfinder (EDITSEARCH)
Recording with an external microphone
Connecting a wired remote control unit ...
Preventing accidental erasure ....
Making manual adjustments .....
Focusing manually .....
Compensating backlighting .
Adjusting the white balance .....
Keeping the white balance ome slag be
Using the high-speed shutter ..
Using the portrait mode .
Using the sports mode......
Using the special effects...
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Close-up (macro) ....
Fade-in and fade-out .....
Superimposing text ...
Playing back
Recording ...
Editing
Maintenance information
Tips for better camera recording .
Identifying the parts oo...
Indications inside the viewfinder and the display window..
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Sony Handycam® camcorder. With
your
Handycam
you
can
capture
life’s
precious
moments
with
superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded
with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to
use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy
for years to come.
About This Manual
This
manual
will
show
you
how
to
operate
the
unit.
To
get
the
most
out
of
the
features
of
Handycam,
we
recommend
you
read
this
manual
thoroughly.
But
if
you
want
to
shoot
immediately,
please
read
Getting
Started
and
Basic
Camera
Operation.
Once
you
are
familiar
with
basic
operations,
you
may
want
to
proceed
to
the
chapter,
Advanced
Camera
Operation.
e
When
you
are
reading
through
this
manual,
please
remember
that
buttons
and
settings
on
the
camcorder
are
in
capital
letters:
e.g.
Set
POWER
to
CAMERA.
«
Use
“Identifying
the
Parts”
as an
index
to
looking
for
a
function
and
operation
according
to
the
indication
printed
on
the
camcorder
itself.
4 Before You Begin

Checking Supplied Accessories
Please check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
Wireless Remote * Size AA (R6) battery for e Battery pack NP-66H (1)
Commander (1) Remote Commander (2)
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AC power adaptor Lithium battery © RFU adaptor RFU-90UC (1)
AC-V65/V65A (1) CR2025 (1)
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the camcorder)
Before you can start recording, you need to:
Charge and install the battery pack.
Install the lithium battery.
Set the date and time.
Insert a tape.
Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyes.
Set the BEEP switch.
Let's go through these procedures step by step!
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Before You Begin 5

Before you can use this camcorder, you need to charge and install the battery
pack.
ging the Battery Pack
1 Plug the AC power adaptor into a wall outlet.
2 Align the flat side of the battery pack with the line on the AC power adaptor.
3 Push down and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
4 Set CHARGE/VTR to CHARGE.
Required charging time:
Type of battery pack NP-66H NP-77H NP-77 NP-55
(supplied)
Required charging time 100 140 | 120 60
(approx. minutes using AC-V65/65A)
When charging is finished, the charge indicator will go out.
Use the battery completely before charging!
Before you recharge the battery, make sure the battery has been used
(discharged) completely to avoid capacity down of the battery caused by
excessive charging.
To use up the battery, remove the video cassette and simply slide POWER to
CAMERA with the battery attached, and leave the camcorder until the OJ
mark and red lamp appear blinking in the viewfinder and display window.
6 Getting Started

talling the Battery Pack
To remove the battery
pack
When you have finished charging the battery, install the battery pack as
follows.
1 Align the flat side of the battery pack with the white line on the camcorder.
2 Make sure that the arrow on the battery pack is close to the top of the
camcorder.
3 Push down and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
Note:
Make sure the battery is securely installed so that it does not fall. If the battery
is not installed properly, the camcorder will not record accurately.
A fully charged battery pack lasts for:
Type of battery pack jopie)
Battery
life
[a
(approx. minutes, continuous recording when used indoors)
When the battery becomes weak, the (XJ indication and red lamp blink in the
viewfinder. Wait until they blink rapidly, then replace the battery pack with a
fully charged one.
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Installing the Lithium Battery
Lithium battery life
To remove the lithium
battery
Warning
8 Getting Started
Install
the
lithium
battery
to
keep
a
title
and
birth
dates
in
the
camcorder's
memory
as
well
as
to
activate
the
clock.
1 Use your fingernail to open the
cover of the lithium battery
compartment on the bottom of the
camcorder.
2 Install the supplied CR2025 lithium
battery with the + side facing out.
3 Close the cover.
The battery will last for approximately 1 year in normal operation.
When
the
lithium
battery
becomes
weak,
the
ca
indication
will
blink
in
the
viewfinder
screen
for
about
5
seconds
when
you
set
POWER
to
CAMERA.
In
this
case,
replace
the
battery
with
a
Sony
CR2025
or
Duracell
DL-2025.
Use
of
any
other
battery
may
present
a
risk
of
fire
or
explosion.
When
replacing
the
lithium
battery,
keep
the
battery
pack
or
other
power
source
attached.
Otherwise,
readjustments
of
the
date,
time,
title
and
birth
dates
are
necessary.
Press the side of the battery in the direction as indicated for installation.
Battery
may
explode
if
mistreated.
Do
not
recharge,
disassemble
or
dispose
of
in
fire.

Setting the Date and Time
Now, let’s adjust the clock inside the camcorder to be able to
superimpose
date and time onto your video. Make sure that power source and lithium
battery are attached.
1 Press the small green button on POWER and
push POWER to CAMERA.
2 Push the cover of the red button up until it
snaps into STANDBY.
3 Press DATE (+) and TIME (NEXT)
simultaneously for more than
one and a half seconds until the
date indication appears in the Sigh GE
display window.
DATE now functions as + (to
advance numbers) and TIME
functions as NEXT (to set).
e When you keep DATE (+)
pressed, the digits advance faster.
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4 Adjust the flashing digits of ® <i
the year, month, day, and oare 1s > weiner
hour using DATE (+), and
press TIME (NEXT). @
Notes DATE is}
° The year starts at 1991 and ©)
proceeds as follows: j
1991-»1999-2000-2020 oare 4G 1] D> werner
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5 Adjust the flashing digits of minute using ae
DATE
(+).
DATE
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6 Press TIME (NEXT) to set the second to
“90°.
The clock starts operating
To correct date and time Repeat steps 3 to 6.
setting
TIME ( *y)
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Inserting a Tape
1Q Getting Started
Make sure that the battery pack or other power source is attached.
1 Press the small blue button on
EJECT and simultaneously push
EJECT in the direction of the arrow.
The cassette holder will open.
2 Insert a tape with the
window facing outside.
3 Close the cassette holder
by pressing the area
marked “PUSH”.

| Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens
You may want to adjust the viewfinder lens to best fit your eyesight when you
use this camcorder for the first time, or when you use it after someone else
did. Make sure that a battery pack or other power source is attached to the
camcorder.
POWER
caver TS
1 Press the small green button and slide POWER
to CAMERA.
2 Insert a tape. (See page 10).
3 Push the cover of the red button up until it snaps
into STANDBY.
4 Turn the ring around the
viewfinder lens until the
“STBY” indication displayed in
the viewfinder screencomes_ {’
into sharp focus.
STBY
This beep sound is to help you cofirm when you start and stop recording.
When BEEP is set to ON, it will beep once when you start recording and beep
twice when you stop recording. It will also beep several times as a warning of
any unusual conditions of the camcorder.
If you want to deactivate the beep, set BEEP to OFF.
Notes:
¢ Beep will not be recorded on the tape.
e For warning beep, see page 74.
Now it’s ready for recording!
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How to Record
4 2 Basic Camera Operation
Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that
the camcorder is working perfectly.
It is very easy to start recording scenes.
1 Hold the camcorder by putting your
hand through the grip belt so that
your thumb can easily press the red
START/STOP button.
If your nose touches the camcorder,
press PUSH SLIDE and adjust the
position and angle of the viewfinder.
PUSH, SLIDE
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2 Remove the lens cap and attach it to
the grip belt.
3 Press the small green button on POWER ems) OF
and slide POWER to CAMERA. Ff, ell
This will put camcorder in camera recording
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mode.
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4 Set AUTO LOCK to the green position.
This will make every adjustment automatic.
5 Push the cover of the red button up
until it snaps into STANDBY.
Now, you can see through viewfinder.
“AUTO LOCK” appears in the display
window.
STBY

Automatic recording
To stop recording
momentarily
When you have finished
recording
Ejecting the tape
Notes on automatic
recording
About the sports finder
Note on the microphone
6 Press START/STOP (red button)
once.
A beep sounds. The camera is
recording when the “REC” appears on
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the viewfinder screen and the red lamp *
lights. Lock"
In the viewfinder you can see a black START!
and white picture of what you are ee zo
recording and information that indicates
what the camcorder is now doing.
With AUTO LOCK set to the green line, all the camera functions are on
automatic (i.e. autofocus, auto iris, auto white balance) and the shutter speed
is set at normal (1/60 second).
Press START/STOP again. “STBY” appears in the viewfinder. It beeps twice
when you have BEEP turned on.
1 Push the cover of the red button down to cover the START/STOP button.
2 Slide POWER to the center OFF position.
Make sure that you have attached the battery pack or other power source to
the camcorder.
1 Press the small blue button on EJECT, and at the same time push EJECT
in the direction of the arrow.
2 Take out the tape.
3 Press the PUSH mark on the cassette holder to close it.
e During recording, do not cover the infrared beam window.
« Keep the fens and the infrared beam window clean.
nfrared beam window
This camcorder is equipped with the sports finder. As the focul length of this
finder is long, you can monitor the picture while being away from the eyecup.
The microphone is fixed to the camcorder.
Do not turn the microphone or hold the camcorder by the microphone. This
may damage the camcorder.
Caution!
Please remember that you can only use 8 mm-format video tapes with this
camcorder and that is not possible to use PCM recording/palyback
available on some 8 mm recorders. The PCM sound recorded or after-
recorded with other recorder cannot be played back with this camcorder.
You will be able to record tapes in SP (standard play) mode only and play
back tapes in both SP and LP (long play) modes.
Basic Camera Operation 13

Howto Play Backa Tape
You can use this camcorder as a VCR by connecting it directly to your TV for
playback. After you connect this camcorder to your TV, use the Remote
Commander for convenient control of the camcorder.
#f Your TV Has Only an Antenna Input
14 Basic Camera Operation
There are several ways to connect the camcorder to your TV. Please check
whether your TV has video/audio inputs. if your TV has only an antenna input,
use the supplied RFU adaptor and AC power adaptor. The playback sound
will be monaural. Make sure that the TV is turned off to prevent speaker
damage before hooking up your camcorden
If your TV has video/audio inputs, see page 50.
VHF
VIDEO OUT
RFU DC OUT
AUDIO OUT
3CH/4CH
To add your camcorder connection to your TV which is already connected
with regular TV (VHF) antenna, you need to:
1 Unplug the antenna cable from your TV first.
Plug in the tail end of the RFU adaptor marked OUT to the antenna input of
your TV.
Re-wire the antenna cable you unplugged to the RFU adaptor jack marked
ANT.
This way, you can switch between TV broadcasting and your home video
playback without re-wiring.
2 Connect the RFU adaptor to the AC power adaptor.
3 Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet.
4 Set the channel selector on the RFU adaptor (and your TV channel) to 3
CH or 4 CH of the VHF channel, whichever is not active (vacant) in your
area.
5 Attach the connecting plate of the AC power adaptor to the camcorcer.
6 Make sure CHARGE/VTR on the AC power adaptor is set to VTR.
You may want to keep the AC power adaptor and RFU adaptor connected to
your TV once you have established the connection. This way you can easily
connect your camcorder to your TV just by attaching the connecting plate of
the AC power adaptor to the camcorder (steps 5 and 6).
When you want to switch to regular TV program, set CHARGE/VTR on the AC
power adaptor to OFF or turn off the power of the camcorder.

Using the Remote Commander
By using the Remote Commander, you can record yourself with your friends
or family, or conveniently control the playback of your tape from a distance.
1 Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with
correct polarity.
2 Set REMOTE COMMANDER ON/OFF
on the camcorder to ON.
3 Set POWER on the camcorder as follows:
—When recording,1) press the small green
button and slide POWER to CAMERA, 2) coe) OFF
push the cover of the red button up until it
snaps into STANDBY.
—When playing back, slide POWER to VTR.
4 Point the Commander to the remote
sensor of the camcorder and press
the appropriate button on the
Commander.
(Maximum distance and
angle for remote control}
Notes
on
the
Remote
«
Keep
the
remote
sensor
away
from
the
strong
light
source
such
as
direct
sunlight
or
Commander
illumination.
Remote
control
with
the
Commander
may
not
be
effective.
Be
sure
that
there
is no
obstacle
between
the
remote
sensor
and
Commander.
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The
command
mode
of
the
Commander
is VTR2.
Avoid
to
use
the
Sony
VCRs
with
the
same
command
mode
at
the
same
time.
16 Basic Camera Operation

Getting familiar with
some buttons
Battery life
To avoid damage from
possible battery leakage
When you connect the
receiver of a remote
control kit
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</<@ul
REC
HOLD switch
When you slide the switch in the direction of the arrow, all the buttons will
become inoperable to prevent any misoperation when you accidentally press
the buttons.
</<@ll (reverse direction/reverse frame) and x2 (double speed playback)
buttons
You can use the functions of these buttons only with the Commander.
@REC buttons
When you record in the VCR mode, press these two buttons simultaneously.
In normal operation, batteries will last up to six months. If the camcorder does
not operate properly, the batteries might be exhausted. Replace both batteries
with new ones.
Remove the batteries when you will not use the Commander for a long time.
When you connect the receiver of a remote control kit (not supplied) to the
REMOTE ¢€ control connector, be sure to set REMOTE COMMANDER ON/
OFF on the camcorder to OFF.
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How to Get the Most out of Your Battery Pack
How to Prepare the Rechargeable Battery Pack
Have sufficient battery “Battery life” indicated in this manual
pack power todo2or3 __ is measured by the continuous Pr,
times as much recording recording time of the camcorder, ENSP
than you have planned. _ placed at a room temperature using a &
full-charged battery. |
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Battery life is shorterin Battery efficiency is decreased and the
a cold climate. battery will be used up more quickly.
Turn STANDBY of the A smooth transition between scenes
camcorder off when not can be made even if recording is
recording to save stopped and started again.While
battery power. positioning the subject or selecting an
angle, or looking through the
viewfinder lens, the lens moves
automatically and the battery is used.
The battery is also used when a tape is
inserted or removed.
When the Rechargeable Battery Pack Should Be Replaced
When the (J mark and ‘Turn off the power switch of the
red lamp in the camcorder and replace the battery
viewfinder change pack. Leave the tape in the camcorder
from slow blinking to in order to obtain a smooth transition
rapid blinking while you between scenes after the battery pack
are recording. is replaced.
Notes on Charging
Before using the battery A brand new battery pack is not
pack, charge it charged.
sufficiently.
Make sure youuse Up —_—« ‘if recording is completed before the
the battery before CMJ mark appears in the viewfinder,
recharging. it is recommended that you remove
the tape, push POWER to CAMERA,
push the cover of the red button up until it snaps into STANDBY, and leave
the camcorder until the (1 mark blinks rapidly.
* Repeated charging without using up the battery may cause a lowering of
battery capacity. However, the original battery capacity can be recovered if
you fully discharge (use up) and charge the battery again.
1 BBasic Camera Operation

Recharge the battery
pack after long storage.
If the battery pack is charged fully but not used for a long time (about 1 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 life will recover its
original capacity.
Keep the Terminals Clean
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 for a long time, install and
remove the battery pack from time to
time. This will improve the contact
condition. Also, wipe the + and -
terminats with a soft cloth or paper.
Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack
Why the battery pack
heats up?
How to care for the
battery pack
How to use the switch
on the battery pack
How many times can
the battery pack be
recharged?
Recommended
temperatures during
charging
During charging or recording, the
battery pack heats up. This means \ (
energy has been generated and
chemical change has occurred inside
the battery pack and this is not
dangerous.
e Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using it, and keep it in a
cool place. When the battery pack is in the camcorder, a small amount of
Current flows to the camcorder even if POWER is turned off. It causes
overdischarging and shortens battery life.
¢ The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after
charging.
Thus, it is recommended you charge the battery before using.
This switch is provided so that you can
remember the charging condition. 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.
It can be fully charged and discharged about 500 times under normal
temperatures.
If the (43 mark blinks rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully
charged battery pack, the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully
charged one.
Lower temperatures require a longer charging time. Charging under
temperatures ranging from 10°C to 30°C (5°F to 85°F) is recommended.
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Connecting
Alternative
Power
Sources
Note on power sources
You
can
choose
any
of
the
following
power
sources
for
your
camcorder:
battery
pack
(see
page
6),
alkaline
batteries,
house
current,
and
12/24
V
car
battery.
The
appropriate
power
source
for
you
to
choose
depends
on
the
place
where
you
want
to
use
your
camcorder.
Place
Power
source
Accessory
to
be
used
Battery
pack
Battery
pack
NP-66H
(supplied),
NP-77H,
NP-77
or
NP-55
Outdoors
Alkaline
Battery
case
EBP-55
batteries
L
Indoors
House
current
AC
power
adaptor
AC-V65/65A
(supplied),
AC-V30
or
AC-V55
12
V
or
24
V
car
DC
pack
DCP-77
or
DCP-55
|
In
the
car
battery
Disconnecting
the
power
source
or
removing
the
battery
pack
during
recording
or
playback
may
damage
the
inserted
tape.
In
this
case,
supply
the
power again immediately.
Using Alkaline Batteries
Battery life
To remove the battery
case
Notes on battery life
The EBP-55 battery case (not supplied) is required .
1 Insert the six size AA (R6) alkaline
batteries into the battery case.
2 Attach the case in the same way as
the battery pack. (See page 7.)
The
battery
life
is
approx.
40
minutes
(continuous
recording
when
used
indoors).
Remove
it
the
same
way
as
you
do
with
the
battery
pack.
See
page
7.
e Batteries will not last as long in cold places.
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No
indication
appears
in
the
viewfinder
to
warn
of
a
weak
battery.
20 Advanced Camera Operation

Using House Current
To remove the
connecting plate
Using Car Battery
To remove the DC pack
Options for charging
The supplied AC-V65/65A AC power adaptor is required.
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1 Align the flat side of the connecting plate with the line on the
camcorder, and push down and slide it in the direction of the arrow.
2 Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet.
3 Set CHARGE/VTR of the AC power adaptor to VTR.
See the instruction manual of the AC power adaptor for details.
Remove it the same way as you do with the battery pack. See page 7.
The DCP-77 DC pack (not supplied) is required.
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1 Align the flat side of the DC pack with the line on the camcorder, and
push down and slide it in the direction of the arrow.
2 Connect the cord of the DC pack to the cigarette lighter socket of a
car (12 V or 24 V).
Remove it the same way as you do with the battery pack. See page 7.
e AC-V55 AC power adaptor: You can charge two battery packs continuously
using this adaptor and the house current. By connecting this adaptor with
the DCC-16AW car battery cord, you can use your camcorder with the car
battery.
¢ BC-55, BC-77 portable battery charger: You can charge a battery pack on
100-240 V AC.
¢ DC-V30 car battery charger: You can charge a battery pack through the
cigarette lighter socket.
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