Operating instructions

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Charging and recording time
≥ The times given apply when the ambient operating temperature is 25 oC and the relative
operating humidity is 60%. Charging time may be longer at other temperatures and humidity
levels.
≥ These charging times are for when the unit is turned off.
≥ The maximum continuous recordable times and the actual recordable times are based on the
conditions below. These become shorter in other conditions.
j When [REC MODE] is set to [AVCHD] and [REC FORMAT] is set to [PH 1080/50.00i]
j When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor)
j A cable is not inserted to the external output terminal
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for second.
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/
low temperature.
≥ If this unit is turned on, charging may take longer than the values in the table above.
≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.
∫ Batteries that support quick charging
Charging/Recording time
Battery model number
Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)
Time required
to charge this
unit
Maximum
continuous
recordable
time
Actual
recordable time
Supplied battery
(VW-VBD29)
7.2V/2900mAh 3h15min
4h55min
(4h55min)
2h35min
(2h35min)
VW-VBD58 (optional) 7.2 V/5800 mAh 5 h 15 min
10h5min
(10 h 10 min)
5h20min
(5h20min)
AG-VBR59 (optional) 7.28 V/5900 mAh 5 h 30 min
10h5min
(10 h 10 min)
5h20min
(5h20min)
AG-VBR89 (optional) 7.28 V/8850 mAh 8 h 5 min
15h15min
(15 h 20 min)
8h5min
(8 h 5 min)
For quick charging of a battery (AG-VBR59/AG-VBR89: optional), use a battery charger (AG-
BRD50: optional).
Battery capacity indication
≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. ####
If the battery discharges, then will flash red.
≥ If the unit is charged while it is turned on, will be displayed on the screen. will
disappear after charging is complete.
≥ As long as the charging lamp is flashing, charging is not complete even after has
disappeared. For more details, please refer to page 7.
≥ Depending on the menu setting, the battery capacity indication is not displayed. (l 130)
[DISP SETUP] # [CARD & BATTERY]