* Provided
NOTES:
If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.
If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the AC Power Adapter/Charger during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops.
Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used.
BN-V428U
Approx. 3 hr. 20 min.
BN-V416U
Approx. 2 hr.
BN-V408U*
Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
Battery pack
Charging time
4 When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished. Remove the battery pack.
5 Unplug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord from the AC outlet.
Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.
Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
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2
3 Attach the battery pack with the YZ mark aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started.
AC Power Adapter/
Charger
POWER indicator
CHARGE indicator DC OUT connector
To AC outlet
Charging The Battery Pack
Battery pack
BN-V408U,BN-V416U or BN-V428U
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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.

When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, 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.

For other notes,  pg. 67.Using The Battery Pack

Power Switch

Lock Button

BATT.RELEASE SwitchArrow

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2

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

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

To detach the battery pack...

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

Maximum continuous recording time

Battery pack

LCD monitor onViewfinder on

 

 

 

BN-V408U*

1 hr. 5 min.

1 hr. 20 min.

 

 

 

BN-V416U

2 hr. 15 min.

2 hr. 50 min.

 

 

 

BN-V428U

3 hr. 45 min.

5 hr.

 

 

 

BN-V840U

5 hr. 20 min.

7 hr.

 

 

 

BN-V856U

7 hr. 30 min.

10 hr.

 

 

 

* Provided

 

 

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.