To charge the battery, can you plug the recorder directly into a computer?
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When you plug this recorder into a USB, a message comes up on the recorder screen saying, "Press OK to charge." If you press the central OK button, it will go into charging mode, instead of connecting to the computer as a 'storage' device. This recorder is very well designed, but when asking for the charging mode, the backlight is off, and it might be hard to read in dim external light.
271943
Yes. That is exactly how the rechargeable battery, that comes with the recorder, actually works. Plug the USB into your computer's port, and voila.
271944
No you can't do that because it takes triple batteries and you need a separate charger.
271945
Yes, if it has a rechargeable battery you can plug it in a USB port; mine came with a non-rechargeable AAA and I replaced it with a chargeable one.
271946
When I received my recorder it came with a battery that is rechargeable if that is the battery that's in the recorder then yes you can plug it directly into your computer and charge it while moving files from it. If you put in a regular AA battery that is not rechargeable then no you cannot charge it
1321237
Yes, you can charge it by plugging it into your electrical outlet or the USB in your computer.
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You can plug directly into a camera with an XLR input. The mic's power is supplied by the batteries in the unit.
751920
You can plug directly into the preamp (using xlr cable). I plug the mic into an Event preamp, and the preamp into the recorder. Very simple.
1282119
Yes. You leave the battery in the camera to charge it. You can either plug it into your computer or wall outlet. I've found that it holds a decent charge, and doesn't take more than about 1-1/2 to 2 hours to recharge. My initial charge may have been closer to 3 hours.
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To charge the battery for this camcorder it has a USB cord attached to it. You can charge it by plugging into your computer or a wall adatptor with a USB port.
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No. In fact all the record functions are disabled as soon as you plug it into a computer (or USB extended life charger), so you can't record at all when it's plugged in. BUT - the good news is that it WILL record a VERY long time without having to change the battery. Don't forget, there are no moving parts in this device. It's energy consumption to operate is incredibly low. I'm pretty sure you would fill up the memory chip before you ran the battery down, but I haven't challenged it that far yet, so I could be wrong, but I don't think so.
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Hi Whitedove, Sony HDRPJ275 Camcorder can record while the battery is charging. -Vincent
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I'm not totally sure, but I'm guessing the only way it could be done is if you plug the recorder into laptop or desktop via the built-in USB connection and try that. The quick start guide that came with the recorder tells you how to access the help guide that should answer that question. Or you can go to http://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/u53/uc/
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You can use computer's usb to charge the camera. In this case, you do not need a converter.
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There is a mini USB plug under the record button. There is a charger made for it. AND you can plug it into a computer USB
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No. The device has an off/on switch. You charge the internal battery by USB (into computer) then it is ready to record anywhere. To play, plug back into the computer, open the device just like any thumb drive/memory stick and play what has been recorded. Really very simple. Works great!
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No, it cant done on a computer. We always need a specfic cable to do the charging. However, there is another way to do it. We can get a battery charger. I never try it, but I guess it works.
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yes you can but you cannot record with the DVR while plugged into a computer. when plugged into a wall outlet you can charge and record at the same time.
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I don' think so. It could be directly plugged into a recording device of some sort, though.
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It is a Recorder, not to be plugged into a Computer. This is like a tape recorder. You plug this into your computer to charge the recorder. If you look at the light on the side, you will find a microphone, their is a slit on one of the sides , that is a microphone. When the recorder is charged, the light will come on. it also has a switch to turn the recorder on and off. (IT IS A RECORDER). NOT LIKE YOU USE TO TAPE FILES ON. IF YOU ARE PLUGGING IT INTO YOUR COMPUTER TO TAPE, THAT END IS FOR CHARGING THE TAPE RECORDER, NOTHING ELSE. YOU BOUGFHT THE WRONG ITEM, SEND IT BACK. big_jim_usa_42928@yahoo.com It is a Recorder, not to be plugged into a Computer. This is like a tape recorder. You plug this into your computer to charge the recorder. If you look at the light on the side, you will find a microphone, their is a slit on one of the sides , that is a microphone. When the recorder is charged, the light will come on. it also has a switch to turn the recorder on and off. (IT IS A RECORDER). NOT LIKE YOU USE TO TAPE FILES ON. IF YOU ARE PLUGGING IT INTO YOUR COMPUTER TO TAPE, THAT END IS FOR CHARGING THE TAPE RECORDER, NOTHING ELSE. YOU BOUGFHT THE WRONG ITEM, SEND IT BACK.... » Read More It is a Recorder, not to be plugged into a Computer. This is like a tape recorder. You plug this into your computer to charge the recorder. If you look at the light on the side, you will find a microphone, their is a slit on one of the sides , that is a microphone. When the recorder is charged, the light will come on. it also has a switch to turn the recorder on and off. (IT IS A RECORDER). NOT LIKE YOU USE TO TAPE FILES ON. IF YOU ARE PLUGGING IT INTO YOUR COMPUTER TO TAPE, THAT END IS FOR CHARGING THE TAPE RECORDER, NOTHING ELSE. YOU BOUGFHT THE WRONG ITEM, SEND IT BACK. big_jim_usa_42928@yahoo.com « Show Less
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The power sources is built in and it's rechargeable through USB on your computer. It can record but not very well.