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Grip Adjustment
1
Separate the Velcro strip.
2
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
grip.
3
Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button
w
and
Power Switch
y
and Power Zoom Lever
^
. Be sure to
fasten the Velcro strip to your preference.
Viewfinder Adjustment
1
Set the Power Switch
y
to “
” or “
” while
pressing down the Lock Button
t
located on the
switch.
2
Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for
best viewability.
3
Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control
q
until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
w
y
^
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.
About Batteries
DANGER!
Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or
expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may
cause a fire or explosion.
WARNING!
Do not allow the battery or its terminals to
come in contact with metals, as this can result in a
short circuit and possibly start a fire.
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large
power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold
temperatures (below 10°C), its usage time becomes
shorter and it may cease to function. If this happens,
place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm,
protected place for a short time, then re-attach it to the
camcorder. As long as the battery pack itself is not
cold, it should not affect performance.
(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery
pack does not come in direct contact with it.)
●
Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally,
it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in
well-ventilated areas.
●
The following operation stops charging:
• Set the Power Switch
y
to “PLAY”, “
” or “
”.
• Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
• Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.
• Detach the battery from the camcorder.
●
This camcorder will be automatically turned off if its power
is supplied from the AC adapter and about 5 minutes pass
since it has entered into the recording standby mode with
a cassette inserted. If, under those conditions, the battery
is attached to the camcorder, its charging will start.
●
Using the optional AA-V40 AC Power Adapter/Charger,
you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery
pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used
as an AC adapter.
●
To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC
Adapter near a radio.
●
Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C
and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for
charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be
incomplete.
●
Charging time varies according to the ambient
temperature and the status of the battery pack.
GETTING STARTED
PAUSE
y
t
q
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