18 Charging, Recording and Playback TimesThe following times are approximate and vary according to the charging,recording or playback conditions.* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop,zooming, power on/off. We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10°C and30°C (50°F and 86°F). Outside the temperature range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to104°F), the charge indicator flashes rapidly and charging stops. A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state. Unlikeconventional battery packs, you do not need to completely use or discharge itbefore charging. To conserve battery power, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in recordpause mode. We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than youthink you might need.Battery Pack BP-208Charging Time 160 min.Max. Recording TimeViewfinder 120 min.LCD normal 115 min.bright 110 min.Typical Recording Time*Viewfinder 70 min.LCD normal 70 min.bright 65 min.Playback Time 135 min.
