Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.

6 EN GETTING STARTED

How To Attach The Core Filter (for USB Cable and optional S-Video Cable)

Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference.

1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter.

Stopper

2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter. Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration.

●Wind the cable so that it is not slack.

3 cm

Wind once.

3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.

NOTES:

●Take care not to damage the cable.

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

Power

Power Switch

POWER/CHARGE lamp

Lock Button

Battery pack mount

Arrow

To DC connector

Mark

Battery pack

 

BATT.RELEASE

AC Adapter

To AC outlet

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 (CHARGE)”.

4

5 Plug the AC Adapter 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 AC Adapter from the AC outlet. 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.

Battery pack

Charging time

 

 

BN-V408U*

Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

 

 

BN-V416U

Approx. 3 hr.

 

 

BN-V428U

Approx. 5 hr.

 

 

* Provided

 

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.