Sony DCR-VX2100 / DCR-VX2100E (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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Getting Started
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Installing the battery pack
Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.
(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the V mark on the battery pack. Slide
(2) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the V mark on the battery pack. Slide
the battery pack until it clicks.
To remove the battery pack
Lift up the viewfinder.
Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE
down.
Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE
down.
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BATT
RELEASE
RELEASE
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Charging the battery pack
Use the battery pack after charging it.
Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series).
Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series).
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your
camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing toward the LCD
panel side.
panel side.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging begins.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging begins.
The remaining battery time is indicated in minutes on the display window.
When the remaining battery indicator changes to u, normal charge is completed. To
fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one hour
after normal charge is completed until FULL appears on the display window. Fully
charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.
When the remaining battery indicator changes to u, normal charge is completed. To
fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one hour
after normal charge is completed until FULL appears on the display window. Fully
charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.
After charging the battery pack
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Note on the remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator on the LCD screen/display window or in the
viewfinder indicates the recording time using the viewfinder. The indicator may not be
correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording. When you close the
LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining
battery time to be displayed.
The remaining battery time indicator on the LCD screen/display window or in the
viewfinder indicates the recording time using the viewfinder. The indicator may not be
correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording. When you close the
LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining
battery time to be displayed.
Notes
•Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of
•Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of
the AC Adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor.
•Keep the battery pack dry.
•When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once
•When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once
fully, and then use it until it fully discharges again. Keep the battery pack in a cool place.
POWER
OFF
(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY
VCR
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Getting Started
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time
“- - - - min” appears in the display window.
“- - - - min” appears in the display window.
While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in
the display window in the following cases:
– The battery pack is not installed correctly.
– The AC Adaptor is disconnected.
– Something is wrong with the battery pack.
the display window in the following cases:
– The battery pack is not installed correctly.
– The AC Adaptor is disconnected.
– Something is wrong with the battery pack.
When using the AC Adaptor
Be sure to use it near the wall outlet. If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from
the wall outlet.
Be sure to use it near the wall outlet. If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from
the wall outlet.
Charging time
Battery pack
Full charge (Normal charge)
NP-F330 (supplied)
150 (90)
NP-F550
210 (150)
NP-F730/F750
300 (240)
NP-F960
420 (360)
Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack
Recording time
Recording with
Recording with
Battery pack
the viewfinder
the LCD screen
Continuous
Typical*
Continuous
Typical*
NP-F330 (supplied)
75 (65)
40 (35)
60 (55)
30 (30)
NP-F550
150 (135)
80 (75)
130 (115)
70 (60)
NP-F730
265 (240)
145 (130)
230 (205)
125 (110)
NP-F750
315 (275)
175 (150)
265 (235)
145 (130)
NP-F960
575 (515)
320 (285)
480 (430)
265 (240)
Approximate minutes of recording time when you use a fully charged battery
Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery.
You cannot use the NP-500/510/710 battery pack on your camcorder.
* Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop,
You cannot use the NP-500/510/710 battery pack on your camcorder.
* Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop,
zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
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Playing time
Battery pack
Playing time
Playing time
on LCD screen
with LCD closed
NP-F330 (supplied)
90 (80)
110 (95)
NP-F550
185 (165)
225 (195)
NP-F730
305 (275)
385 (345)
NP-F750
375 (335)
460 (415)
NP-F960
680 (610)
830 (745)
Approximate minutes of playing time when you use a fully charged battery
Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery.
You cannot use the NP-500/510/710 battery pack on your camcorder.
You cannot use the NP-500/510/710 battery pack on your camcorder.
Notes
•The supplied battery pack is charged a little.
•Some types of the battery packs may not be sold in your region or country.
•Approximate recording time and continuous playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery
•The supplied battery pack is charged a little.
•Some types of the battery packs may not be sold in your region or country.
•Approximate recording time and continuous playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery
life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
What is ”InfoLITHIUM?”
The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as
battery consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” battery packs (L series) have the
mark.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as
battery consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” battery packs (L series) have the
mark.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
If the camcorder is immediately turned off
Even if the remaining battery time is enough to operate, charge the battery pack fully
again. The correct remaining time is displayed.
Even if the remaining battery time is enough to operate, charge the battery pack fully
again. The correct remaining time is displayed.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
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