Sony DCR-PC330 / DCR-PC330E (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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Step 2: Charging the
battery pack
battery pack
You can charge the battery by attaching the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series)
to your camcorder.
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series)
to your camcorder.
b
Notes
• You cannot use batteries other than the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (p. 119).
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor
with any metallic objects. This may cause a
malfunction.
malfunction.
• Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs.
outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs.
1
Slide the battery release lever and
remove the battery terminal cover.
remove the battery terminal cover.
2
Attach the battery pack by sliding it in
the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
3
With the b mark on the DC plug
facing the jack cover, connect the AC
Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
facing the jack cover, connect the AC
Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
4
Connect the power cord to the AC
Adaptor.
Adaptor.
5
Connect the power cord to the wall
outlet.
outlet.
To the wall outlet
DC plug
DC IN jack
Power cord
AC Adaptor
Battery
Battey release lever
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6
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG)
OFF.
OFF.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.
charging starts.
After charging the battery
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the
battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the DC IN jack.
battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the DC IN jack.
To remove the battery pack
1
Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.
2
Slide the battery release lever and slide
the battery pack out.
the battery pack out.
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After removing the battery pack
• Always attach the terminal cover to protect the
battery terminal. If you do not use the battery pack
for a long time, use up the battery pack completely
before storing it. See page 120 about storage of the
battery pack.
for a long time, use up the battery pack completely
before storing it. See page 120 about storage of the
battery pack.
To check the remaining battery – Battery
Info
Info
You can check the battery’s current charge level
and its current remaining recording time both
during charging or when the power is turned off.
and its current remaining recording time both
during charging or when the power is turned off.
1
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
2
Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
3
Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
The battery information appears for about 7
seconds.
Keep the button pressed to view it for about
20 seconds.
The battery information appears for about 7
seconds.
Keep the button pressed to view it for about
20 seconds.
A Battery charge level: Displays
approximate remaining amount of
power left in the battery pack.
power left in the battery pack.
B Possible recording time using the LCD
panel.
C Possible recording time using the
viewfinder.
Battery release
lever
lever
POWER
switch
switch
POWER switch
OPEN
DISPLAY/BATT INFO
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Charging time
Approximate number of minutes required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack
at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F)
recommended.)
you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack
at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F)
recommended.)
Recording time when recording with the
LCD screen on
LCD screen on
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
With the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to
ON
ON
With the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to
OFF
OFF
Recording time when recording with the
viewfinder
viewfinder
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
* Approximate number of minutes when recording
while you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the
POWER switch to change the power mode, and
zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter.
POWER switch to change the power mode, and
zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter.
Playing time
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
* With the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to ON.
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Notes
• The power will not be supplied from the battery pack
when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack
of your camcorder, even if its power cord is
disconnected from the wall outlet.
of your camcorder, even if its power cord is
disconnected from the wall outlet.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low temperature.
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or
the battery information will not be correctly
displayed in following conditions.
displayed in following conditions.
Battery pack
NP-FM30 (supplied)
145
NP-FM50
150
NP-FM70
240
NP-QM71/QM71D
260
NP-FM91/QM91/
QM91D
QM91D
360
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
time
Typical*
recording
time
recording
time
NP-FM30
(supplied)
(supplied)
80
45
NP-FM50
130
75
NP-FM70
270
155
NP-QM71/
QM71D
QM71D
315
180
NP-FM91/
QM91/QM91D
QM91/QM91D
475
270
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
time
Typical*
recording
time
recording
time
NP-FM30
(supplied)
(supplied)
90
50
NP-FM50
150
85
NP-FM70
310
175
NP-QM71/
QM71D
QM71D
365
210
NP-FM91/
QM91/QM91D
QM91/QM91D
550
315
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
time
Typical*
recording
time
recording
time
NP-FM30
(supplied)
(supplied)
90
50
NP-FM50
150
85
NP-FM70
310
175
NP-QM71/
QM71D
QM71D
365
210
NP-FM91/
QM91/QM91D
QM91/QM91D
550
315
Battery pack LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
closed
NP-FM30
(supplied)
(supplied)
120
150
NP-FM50
195
240
NP-FM70
400
495
NP-QM71/
QM71D
QM71D
465
580
NP-FM91/
QM91/QM91D
QM91/QM91D
695
865
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– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery
information only.)
Using an outside power source
You can use the AC Adaptor as the power
source when you do not want the battery to
run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor,
the battery pack will not lose its charge even
when it is attached to your camcorder.
source when you do not want the battery to
run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor,
the battery pack will not lose its charge even
when it is attached to your camcorder.
PRECAUTION
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.
Connect your camcorder as shown in
“Charging the battery pack” (p. 13).
“Charging the battery pack” (p. 13).
Step 3: Turning the
power on
power on
You need to slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to select the desired power mode
to record or play
When using this camcorder for the first time,
the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 18).
repeatedly to select the desired power mode
to record or play
When using this camcorder for the first time,
the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 18).
While pressing the green button, slide the
POWER switch down.
POWER switch down.
The power turns on.
To enter the recording or playing mode, slide
the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp
for the desired power mode lights up.
To enter the recording or playing mode, slide
the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp
for the desired power mode lights up.
• CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape.
• CAMERA-MEMORY mode: To record on a
• CAMERA-MEMORY mode: To record on a
“Memory Stick.”
• PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on
a tape or “Memory Stick.”
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.
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