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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.

Charging The Battery Pack

Power Switch

Lock Button

BATT.RELEASE SwitchArrow

Power/Charge Lamp

AC AdapterOpen the cover.To DC connectorPower CordTo AC outlet

1With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount a.

2Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.

3Set the Power Switch to “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

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

5Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet e.

6The power/charge lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.

7When the power/charge lamp goes out, charging is finished.

8Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.

9Disconnect 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 packCharging time

 

 

BN-V408U

Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

 

 

BN-V416U

Approx. 3 hr.

(optional)

 

 

 

BN-V428U

Approx. 5 hr.

(optional)

 

 

 

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.

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 AC Adapter, 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.

Using the optional AA-V40 AC Power Adapter/ Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/ V428U battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an AC Adapter.

For other notes,  pg. 64.Using The Battery Pack

Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Charging The Battery Pack” in the left column.

Maximum continuous recording time
Battery packLCD monitor onViewfinder on

 

 

 

BN-V408U*

1 hr. 10 min.

1 hr. 30 min.

 

 

 

BN-V416U

2 hr. 20 min.

3 hr.

 

 

 

BN-V428U

4 hr.

5 hr. 10 min.

 

 

 

BN-V840U

5 hr. 30 min.

7 hr. 15 min.

 

 

 

BN-V856U

7 hr. 40 min.

10 hr. 20 min.

 

 

 

* 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.