2 19PreparationsPreparing the Power SupplyYou can power the camcorder using a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. If you connectthe compact power adapter to the camcorder while a battery pack is attached, the camcorder will draw powerfrom the power outlet.Using a Battery PackYou can power the camcorder using the supplied BP-A30 Battery Pack or the optional BP-A60 Battery Pack.Both battery packs are compatible with Intelligent System so you can check the approximate remaining batteryusage time (in minutes) on the screen. For more accurate readings, when using a battery pack for the first time,charge it fully and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted.Charging the Battery PackCharge battery packs using the supplied CG-A20 BatteryCharger and CA-CP200 L Compact Power Adapter, or using anoptional CG-A10 Battery Charger. Before charging, remove theterminal cover of the battery pack.1 Connect the power cord to the supplied CA-CP200 LCompact Power Adapter.2 Plug the compact power adapter's power cord into a poweroutlet.3 Connect the compact power adapter's DC plug to the batterycharger.4 Attach the battery pack to the battery charger.• Press lightly and slide the battery pack in the direction ofthe arrow until it clicks.• The CHARGE indicator starts flashing and also indicatesthe battery pack’s approximate charge. The indicator willstay on when charging has completed.approx. 0% to 49%: Flashes once every 2 secondsapprox. 50% to 74%: Flashes twice every 2 secondsapprox. 75% to 99%: Flashes 3 times every 2 seconds5 When the battery pack is fully charged, remove it from the battery charger.6 Disconnect the DC plug from the battery charger.7 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect the power cord from the compact poweradapter.IMPORTANT• Do not connect to the battery charger any product that is not expressly recommended for use with thiscamcorder.• When using the battery charger or compact power adapter, do not fix it permanently to one place as this maycause a malfunction.CHARGE indicatorCompact power adapter
