Sony CCD-TR83 Handycam (160-8408) Battery Faxback Doc. # 31270 USING A CAR BATTERY Use the DCP-77 DC pack (not supplied). Connect the cord of the DC pack to the cigarette lighter socket of the car (12 V or 24 V). Connect the DC pack to the battery mounting surface of the camcorder. TO REMOVE THE DC PACK The DC pack is removed in the same way as the battery pack. OPTIONS FOR CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK AC-S10 AC power adaptor: You can charge a battery pack whether it is used up or not with this adaptor because it has a discharging function. BC-S10 PORTABLE BATTERY: You can charge a battery pack on 100 - 240 V AC current. The "GENUINE VIDEO ACCY": mark indicates that this product is a genuine product related to our 8 mm video equipment. We recommend that you purchase related 8 mm video products provided with the same mark or products provided with our logotype mark. PREPARING THE BATTERY PACK ALWAYS CARRY ADDITIONAL BATTERIES Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have planned. TO SAVE BATTERY POWER Turn STANDBY on the camcorder down when not recording to save battery power. A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and started again. While you are positioning the subject, 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 TO REPLACE THE BATTERY PACK While you are using your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator in the viewfinder decreases gradually as battery power is used up. When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the BATT LOW indicator appears and starts flashing in the viewfinder. When the BATT LOW indicator in the viewfinder changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are recording, turn the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack. Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain a smooth transition between scenes after the battery pack is replaced. NOTE ON THE REMAINING BATTERY INDICATOR The remaining battery indicator of the camcorder may indicate a different remaining capacity from that of the battery pack with its own indicator (not supplied). The indicator on the battery pack is more accurate. THE BATTERY PACK HEATS UP During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. This is caused by energy that has been generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack. This is not cause for concern. BATTERY PACK CARE Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using the battery pack, and keep it in a cool place. When the battery pack is attached to the camcorder, a small amount of current flows to the camcorder even if the POWER switch is set to OFF, which shortens battery life. The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging. Therefore, you should charge the batter pack right before using the camcorder. HOW TO USE THE SWITCH ON THE BATTERY PACK When the switch is supplied with the battery pack, you can use it to find whether the battery pack is charged or not. Set the switch to the "no mark" position when charging is complete. Set the switch to the "red mark" position when the battery is used up (or in whichever direction you want to remind yourself). THE LIFE OF THE BATTERY PACK If the battery indicator flashes 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. Battery Life Is Shorter in Cold Environment Battery efficiency is decreased and the battery will be used up more quickly if you are recording in a cold environment. CHARGING TEMPERATURE You should charge batteries at temperatures from 50 degrees Fahrenheit to 86 degrees Fahrenheit (from 10 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius). Lower temperatures require a longer charging time. SONY BATTERIES ARE RECOMMENDED Use of non-Sony batteries may damage your Handycam camcorder. A BRAND-NEW BATTERY PACK A brand-new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, charge it completely. BEFORE RECHARGING A USED BATTERY PACK Make sure to use up the battery before recharging. If recording is completed before the BATT LOW indicator appears in the viewfinder, you should remove the tape, turn the POWER switch to CAMERA, turn STANDBY up, and leave the camcorder until the battery indicator flashes rapidly. When you use the AC-S10 power adaptor or the BC-S10 portable battery charger, you can use the discharging function. CHARGING A USABLE BATTERY PACK CAUSES A LOWERING OF BATTERY CAPACITY. BATTERY CAPACITY CAN BE RECOVERED IF YOU FULLY DISCHARGE AND CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK AGAIN. AFTER LONG STORAGE Recharge the battery pack after along period of storage. If the battery pack is charged fully but not used for along 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. NOTES ON THE TERMINALS 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, repeatedly install and remove the battery pack. This improves the contact condition. Also wipe the + and - terminals with a soft cloth or paper. BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT CAUSED BY A SHORT CIRCUIT, DO NOT ALLOW METAL OBJECTS SUCH AS A NECKLACE TO TOUCH THE BATTERY TERMINALS. WHEN CARRYING THE BATTERY PACK, ATTACH THE TERMINAL COVER. Keep the battery pack away from fire. Keep the battery pack dry. Do not open nor convert the battery pack. Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock. CHARGING TIME BATTERY PACK NP-55 NP-80 NP-77H NP-68 NP-C65 NP-60D (supplied) NP-80D NP-66H Typical recording time** 30 85 85 65 45 40 Continuous recording time*** 60 165 160 115 90 80 CCD-TR73/TR76 BATTERY PACK NP-55 NP-80 NP-77H NP-68 NP-C65 NP-60D (supplied) NP-80D NP-66H Typical recording time** 30 80 80 60 45 40 Continuous recording time*** 60 160 150 110 85 80 CCD-TR83 BATTERY PACK NP-55 NP-80 NP-77H NP-68 NP-C65 NP-60D (supplied) NP-80D NP-66H Typical recording time** 30 75 75 55 50 35 Continuous recording time*** 55 145 140 105 80 70 CCD-TR93 BATTERY PACK NP-55 NP-80 NP-77H NP-68 NP-C65 NP-60D (supplied) NP-80D NP-66H Typical recording time** 25 70 70 50 40 35 Continuous recording time*** 50 140 135 100 75 65 ** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop or zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter. *** Approximate continuous recording time indoors. IMPORTANT! USE THE BATTERY COMPLETELY BEFORE RE-CHARGING! Before you recharge the battery pack, make sure the battery has been used up (discharged) completely. Repeated charging while some capacity remains causes a lowering of battery capacity. However, the original battery capacity can be recovered if you use the battery completely and charge it fully again. INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK 1. Lift up the viewfinder. 2. Align the right side of the battery pack with the white line on the camcorder, and slide the battery pack to the right. TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. NOTES ON CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The POWER lamp will remain lit for a while even if the battery pack is removed and the power cord is unplugged after charging the battery pack. This is normal. If the POWER lamp does not light, set the selector to the center position (AC-V25A/V25B/V25C only) and disconnect the power cord. After about one minute, reconnect the power cord and set the selector to CHARGE again. You cannot operate the camcorder using the AC power adaptor while charging the battery pack. CHANGING THE LITHIUM BATTERY Your camcorder is supplied with a lithium battery installed. the lithium battery for the camcorder lasts for about 1 year under normal operation. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the BATT LOW indicator, flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, REPLACE THE BATTERY WITH A SONY CR2025 OR DURACELL DL-2025 LITHIUM BATTERY. USE OF ANY OTHER BATTERY MAY PRESENT A RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION. NOTE: The lithium battery has a positive (+) side and a negative (-) side. Be sure to insert the lithium battery with the positive side facing out. WARNING: The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire. CAUTION: KEEP THE LITHIUM BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. SHOULD THE BATTERY BE SWALLOWED, CONSULT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other items, in the menu system retained by the lithium battery. 1. Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment under the grip strap of the camcorder. 2. Push the battery down once and pull it out from the holder. 3. Install the lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. Close the lid. CHARGING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack. To charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC power adaptor. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration. 1. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 2. Align the right side of the battery pack with the line on the AC adaptor, then slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. 3. Set the selector to CHARGE. The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up. Charging begins. When charging is completed, the CHARGE lamp goes out. Set the selector to the center position (AC-V25A/V25B/V25C only) and unplug the unit from the wall outlet. Then remove the battery pack and install it on the camcorder. To stop charging, set the selector to the center position. CHARGING TIME BATTERY PACK NP-55 NP-80 NP-77H NP-68 NP-C65 NP-60D (supplied) NP-80D NP-66H CHARGING TIME* 70 190 170 125 105 90 * Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time. (YO/SP 3/13/96)