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10
EN
GETTING ST
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This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets
you choose the most appropriate source of power.
Do not use provided power supply units with other
equipment.
Charging The Battery Pack
1
With the arrow on the battery pack pointing
upward, push the battery pack slightly against the
battery pack mount
a
.
2
Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place
b
.
3
Set the Power Switch to “OFF” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder
c
.
5
Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet
d
.
6
The power/charge lamp on the camcorder blinks
to indicate charging has started.
7
When the power/charge lamp goes out, charging
is finished.
8
Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.
9
Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
To detach the battery pack...
Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding
BATT. RELEASE
to detach it.
NOTES:
●
If the protective cap is attached to the battery
pack, remove it first.
●
During charging, the camcorder cannot be
operated.
●
Charging is not possible if the wrong type of
battery is used.
●
When charging the battery pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the power/charge
lamp may not light. In this case, remove the
battery pack from the AC Adapter, then try
charging again.
●
If the battery operation time remains extremely
short even after having been fully charged, the
battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.
Please purchase a new one.
●
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.
●
For other notes,
Using The Battery Pack
Perform steps
1
and
2
Maximum continuous recording time
* Provided
NOTES:
●
Recording time is reduced significantly under the
following conditions:
• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged
repeatedly.
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
●
Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
Power
BATT.RELEASE Switch
To AC outlet
d
Open the cover.
AC Adapter
Power Switch
Power/Charge Lamp
Lock Button
To DC connector
c
Arrow
Battery pack
Charging time
BN-V408U
Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V416U
(optional)
Approx. 2 hr.
BN-V428U
(optional)
Approx. 3 hr. 20 min.
Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on
BN-V408U*
1 hr. 10 min.
1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V416U
2 hr. 20 min.
3 hr.
BN-V428U
4 hr.
5 hr. 10 min.
BN-V840U
5 hr. 30 min.
7 hr. 15 min.
BN-V856U
7 hr. 40 min.
10 hr. 20 min.
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