ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Power (pg. 6)

 

 

 

The time required to calculate and display the remaining

 

 

tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary

Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C

 

according to the type of tape used.

 

and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for

 

“TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and

charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be

 

the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5

incomplete.

 

minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette at its

Charging time is based on room temperature of 20°C.

 

end is loaded.

 

Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

 

VIDEO PLAYBACK (pg. 12)

 

Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature

 

 

and the status of the battery pack.

 

 

 

 

Clean the video heads using an optional dry cleaning

To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC

 

 

cassette when:

 

Adapter near a radio.

 

 

 

• No picture during playback.

 

Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it

 

 

 

• Blocks of noise appear during playback.

 

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

 

 

 

For details,  pg. 33.

 

ventilated areas.

 

 

 

If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is

The following operation stops charging:

 

 

supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off

 

• Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”, “A” or “M”.

 

 

 

automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to

• Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

 

 

“OFF”, then to “PLAY”.

 

• Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.

 

 

 

You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor

• Detach the battery from the camcorder.

 

 

with it flipped over and pushed against the camcorder body.

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

 

 

LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

 

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

 

 

 

• When power is supplied from a battery: the “

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

 

AC Adapter.

 

battery indicator is displayed. ( pg. 31)

 

Loading/Unloading A Cassette (pg. 9)

 

• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the “

 

battery indicator does not appear.

 

 

When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound

It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do

is not heard from the speaker.

not apply force.

 

If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not

 

open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the

 

cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off

 

then on again.

 

If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder

 

cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later,

 

insert it again.

 

When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place

 

to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening

 

the cassette holder cover.

 

Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette

 

holder recedes may cause damage to the camcorder.

 

Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can

 

be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed

 

with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not

 

recede. It is recommended to turn the power on before

 

loading or unloading.

 

When resuming recording, once you open the cassette

 

holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or

 

a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over)

 

regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not.

 

See “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape” ( pg. 11).

 

VIDEO RECORDING (pg. 10)

When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead.

The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.

There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.

Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.

When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts. The “T” indicator starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording.