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# Charging the battery

The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Fully charge the battery in the battery charger before using the battery.

It is recommended that you have one extra battery.

<POWER> lamp

To the power outlet

<CHARGE> lamp

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Place the battery horizontally along the mark in the battery charger and slide it in. (Fig. 1)

Press it in firmly.

Connect an AC cable. (Fig. 2)

Connect in the order shown in the figure.

- <POWER> lamp

  - Once the AC cable is connected, the lamp will light up.

- <CHARGE> lamp

  - Lit: Charging.

  - Not lit: Charging is complete.

  - Flashing: Reinsert the battery.

Slide the battery out to remove it. (Fig. 3)

#### Standard charging time and recording time

Battery parts number | Voltage/capacity | Charging time | Continuous shootable time
--- | --- | --- | ---
AG-VBR59 (supplied) | 7.28 V/5900 mAh | Approx. 385 min | Approx. 110 min
VW-VBD58 (optional) | 7.2 V/5800 mAh | Approx. 380 min | Approx. 90 min
CGA-D54/CGA-D54s (optional) | 7.2 V/5400 mAh | Approx. 330 min | Approx. 85 min

- The time when the ambient operating temperature is 20 °C (68 °F) and the relative operating humidity is 60%. At other temperature and humidity the charging time may take longer.

- AG-VBR59 (supplied) is a battery pack compatible with quick charging. Quick charging is possible by charging with the AG-BRD50 battery charger (optional).

NOTE

- Continuous recordable time is applied under the following conditions. If you use the camera in other conditions, continuous shootable time will shorten.

  - With the LCD monitor open

  - When the main menu → [OUTPUT SEL] → [SDI OUT] is set to [OFF]

  - When the main menu → [OUTPUT SEL] → [VIDEO OUT] is set to [OFF]

  - With the cable not inserted into the <HDMI OUT> terminal

- The battery and camera recorder will become warm during use or while charging.

- Make sure that batteries are discharged before storing them.

- When stored for long periods of time, it is recommended that you charge batteries once per year and then use up the battery capacity by using the battery in the camera recorder before storing it again.

- When the battery becomes extremely hot or cold, the <CHARGE> lamp will flash several times and charging will automatically begin.

- When the battery is left unused and discharged for a long time, the <CHARGE> lamp will flash several times and charging will automatically begin.

- If the <CHARGE> lamp continues blinking even when the battery is at its optimal temperature, the battery or battery charger may be damaged. Contact a dealer.

- If the battery is warm, it will take longer than usual to charge.

- If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio sound may be distorted. Keep the battery and battery charger at least 1 m away from radios when in use.

- Noise may be emitted from the battery charger when using the battery charger, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

#### Supplied battery

- Remaining battery level display function

  The approximate remaining battery level can be checked by looking at the LED display of the battery.

  The displayed battery level may be different when the battery is attached to the camera and you are shooting and when the battery is not attached.

  LED of the battery flashes when the battery is being charged and the position it flashes indicates the charge progress.

  LED of the battery and the battery charger turns off when charging is complete.

- The supplied battery is intended for use only in this camera.

  Do not use it in other devices.

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