Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.
S/AV/Editing cable

3 cm Core filter (small)

3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.

USB cable and AC Audio Extension

S/AV/Editing

Adapter’s cord

cable

cable

NOTES:

●Take care not to damage the cable.

●When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter to the camcorder.

Power

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

Power switch

POWER/CHARGE lamp

M A OFF PLAY

 

POWER/

CHARGE

Battery pack mount

Arrow

Open the cover.

To DC connector mark

GETTING STARTED EN 11

To detach the battery pack

Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding BATT. to detach it.

Battery pack

 

Charging time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BN-V408U*

 

 

Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BN-V416U

 

 

Approx. 3 hr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BN-V428U

 

 

Approx. 5 hr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BN-V438U

 

 

Approx. 6 hr. 30 min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Provided

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STARTED

NOTES:

 

 

 

 

 

● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove

it first.

 

 

 

 

 

● During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.

GETTING

● 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

 

camcorder, 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.

 

● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it

 

becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-

 

ventilated areas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

● Using the optional AA-V40 AC Power Adapter/Charger, you

 

can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U/V438U battery

 

pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as

 

an AC Adapter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using The Battery Pack

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.

 

Maximum continuous recording time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery pack

 

LCD monitor on

Viewfinder on

 

 

 

 

 

 

BN-V408U*

1 hr. 20 min.

1 hr. 40 min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

BN-V416U

2 hr. 40 min.

3 hr. 15 min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

BN-V428U

4 hr. 40 min.

5 hr. 50 min.

 

Power cord

Battery pack

BATT.

AC Adapter

BN-V438U

6 hr. 20 min.

7 hr. 50 min.

 

 

 

* Provided

 

 

NOTES:

● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following

conditions:

• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.

To AC outlet

1

2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount a.

3 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.

4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.

5 Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet. The POWER/ CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.

6 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is finished. Unplug the Power Cord from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

• The LED Light is used.

● Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare

enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned

shooting time.

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 AC Power

Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter as shown in the illustration.

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