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Getting Started
Step 1 Preparing the power source
Note
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.
When you use the AC Adaptor
Place the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet. While using the AC Adaptor if any trouble
occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from a wall outlet as soon as possible to cut
off the power.
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate
recording time when recording with the viewfinder.
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time
“---- min” appears in the display window.
Charging time
Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)
NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 (90)
NP-FM70 240 (180)
NP-QM71/QM71D 260 (200)
NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 360 (300)
Approximate minutes at 25°C (77°F) to charge an empty battery pack
The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low
because of the ambient temperature.
Recording time
Recording with Recording with
Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen
Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical*
NP-FM50 (supplied) 120 70 95 55
NP-FM70 250 145 200 115
NP-QM71/QM71D 290 170 230 135
NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 445 260 350 205
Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack
* Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/
stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.