17Masteringthe BasicsCharging, Recording and Playback TimeBelow times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording orplayback conditions.Charging Time• Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 41º F and 104º F (5º C and 40º C).• A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state. Unlike conventionalbattery packs, you do not need to completely use or discharge it before charging.Recording Time* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming,power on/off. Actual time may be shorter.• We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think youmight need.• To conserve battery charge, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pausemode.Playback TimeEBattery Pack Charging TimeBP-508 (ZR65 MC/ZR60) 110 min.BP-512 (ZR70 MC/optional) 120 min.BP-511 (Optional) 120 min.BP-522 (Optional) 210 min.BP-535 (Optional) 310 min.Battery Pack Maximum Recording Time Typical Recording Time*Using the Viewfinder Using the LCD Using the Viewfinder Using the LCDBP-508(ZR65 MC/ZR60) 100 min. 75 min. 55 min. 40 min.BP-512(ZR70 MC/optional) 180 min. 140 min. 95 min. 75 min.BP-511 (Optional) 180 min. 140 min. 95 min. 75 min.BP-522 (Optional) 370 min. 295 min. 195 min. 155 min.BP-535 (Optional) 590 min. 470 min. 315 min. 250 min.Battery Pack Playback TimeUsing the LCDBP-508 (ZR65 MC/ZR60) 70 min.BP-512 (ZR70 MC/optional) 125 min.BP-511 (Optional) 125 min.BP-522 (Optional) 250 min.BP-535 (Optional) 400 min.
