EN7
12
To DC Input
connector
To AC
outlet
AC Power
Adapter/
Charger
DC cord
ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source,

make sure that the camcorders power

is turned off. Failure to do so can result

in a camcorder malfunction.

USING THE BATTERY PACK
1
With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward,
push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack
mount 1.
2
Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place 2.
If the battery pack is attached with its mark set
in the wrong direction, a malfunction may occur.

To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

.... slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding
down BATT. RELEASE to detach it.
Power
cord
Approximate recording time
BATT. RELEASE
Switch
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.

USING AC POWER
Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in the illustration).
NOTES:

The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to

240 V.

For other notes,

pg. 6.

INFORMATION:
The extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed
of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/Charger:
VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15
AC Power Adapter/Charger
VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80
AC Power Adapter/Charger
Read the kit's instruction manual before using.
Neither BN-V840U nor BN-V856U can be
charged by using the AC Power Adapter/Charger
provided with this camcorder. Use only the
AA-V15 AC Power Adapter/Charger for BN-V840U
battery pack and only AA-V80 AC Power Adapter/
Charger for BN-V856U battery pack .
Battery pack
BN-V408U
BN-V416U
(optional)
BN-V428U
(optional)
BN-V840U
(optional)
BN-V856U
(optional)
LCD monitor on/
Viewfinder off
1 hr. 5 min.
2 hrs. 10 min.
3 hrs. 50 min.
5 hrs. 20 min.
7 hrs. 30 min.
LCD monitor off/
Viewfinder on
1 hr. 15 min.
2 hrs. 30 min.
4 hrs. 20 min.
6 hrs. 10 min.
8 hrs. 40 min.
To DC OUT
connector Jack Box