Using An Outside Power Source; Step 3: Turning The Power On - Sony Handycam HDR-FX1 Operating Instructions Manual

• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or
the battery information will not be correctly
displayed in following conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery
information only.)

Using an outside power source

You can use the AC Adaptor as the power
source when you do not want the battery to
run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor,
the battery pack will not lose its charge even
when it is attached to your camcorder.
PRECAUTION
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.
Connect your camcorder as shown in
"Step 2: Charging the battery pack"
(p. 11).
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Getting started
Step 3: Turning the
power on
You need to set the POWER switch to the
respective power mode to record or play back
pictures.
When using this camcorder for the first time,
the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 16).
While pressing the green button, set the
POWER switch.
The power turns on.
• CAMERA: To record pictures.
• VCR: To play or edit pictures.
To turn off the power
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).