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1.1 Batteries
Various batteries can be used with the PMW 500 although Production Services mainly supplies IDX
Endura.
These batteries will last around 2 hours. Larger batteries are available for the PMW500 but are banned
from commercial air travel.
Press the CHECK button for
a rough indication of charge.
*Type* means type of battery
Info
= Sony Info Lithium BPGL65
Sony
= Sony BP-L60 or similar
Other
= Any non-Sony battery
1.2 Charging batteries
Chargers may be for 2 or 4 batteries. The charger can also be used as a power supply (with a special 4
pin XLR cable) but
not at the same time as
The batteries take about the same time to charge as to use, however some chargers only do one
battery at a time so 4 batteries can take about 8 hours to charge.
London & HQ: 02 26161 (Option 2)
Bristol: 01 47911
Salford: 01 60200
Production Support Online
Email: production.support@bbc.co.uk
Emergency Tech Support: 07786 171250
Section 1: Set up and preparation
The remaining capacity is indicated as a
percentage in the viewfinder top right.
To get the right warnings, and avoid the camera suddenly dying,
the menu needs to be set to match the batteries.
If sufficient warning is not being given before the battery dies,
change the menu.
*Warning* means on screen text and flashing red light
For IDX Endura 9 batteries (Other):
or similar
Battery before end warning = About 5 mins filming left = 13.5V
Battery End Warning = Less than a minute left = 12.5V
charging.
Menu > Ma > Battery > *Type* > *Warning*
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