4
EN
1
1
2
CHG. (charge)
indicator
Marks
To AC outlet
Hook on.
Push in.
BATT. RELEASE
REFRESH indicator
REFRESH switch
GETTING STARTED
Power
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you
choose the most appropriate source of power.
NOTES:
●
No function is available without power supply.
●
Use only specified power supply.
●
Do not use provided power supply units with other
equipment.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
SUPPLY POWER
1
Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall
outlet.
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
2
Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.
•The CHG. indicator begins blinking to indicate
charging has started.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
3
When the CHG. indicator stops blinking but stays lit,
charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite
the direction of the arrow.
REFRESH
The AC power adapter features a REFRESH
function that allows you to fully discharge
the battery pack before recharging.
Perform the REFRESH function after no less
than 5 chargings.
To discharge the battery . . .
..... attach the battery pack to the adapter
as shown in the above illustration.
Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH
indicator lights when discharging
starts, and goes out when discharging
is complete.
BATT. PACK
CHARGE
DISCHARGE
BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min.
approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.
BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.
BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.
ATTENTION:
Before detaching the power source,
make sure that the camcorder’s power
is turned off. Failure to do so can result
in a camcorder malfunction.
USING THE BATTERY PACK
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
1
Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the
battery pack in until it locks in place.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
2
Slide
BATT. RELEASE
and pull out the battery pack.
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)
( ) : when the video light is on.
LCD
LCD
LCD
BATT.
monitor on/
monitor off/
monitor on/
PACK
Viewfinder off Viewfinder on Viewfinder on
BN-V12U
60 (35)
60 (35)
50 (35)
BN-V22U
125 (80)
130 (80)
110 (75)
BN-V25U
165 (110)
170 (110)
145 (100)