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You can use the AC Adapter to power the
camcorder from a power outlet. While you
are using the AC Adapter, the battery pack
will not lose its charge even when it is
attached to your camcorder.
Connection example: when
connecting BC-U1A
1
Connect the power cord to the AC
Adapter.
2
Connect the AC Adapter to the DC
IN jack of your camcorder.
3
Connect the power cord to the
power outlet (wall socket).
4
Set the mode select switch on the
BC-U1A to the DC OUT position.
b
Notes
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adapter or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
• The attached battery pack cannot be charged
while the AC Adapter is connected.
The battery pack can be charged using the
BC-U1A battery charger.
For details about charging, refer to the
manual for the battery charger.
b
Note
• Even if the CHG lamp is not lit, the battery
charger is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet (wall socket).
Using a power outlet
Power cord
(mains lead)
DC plug
To the
wall outlet
DC IN jack
BC-U1A
Charging the battery pack