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GETTING STARTED
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
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.
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, 墌pg.64.
Using The Battery Pack
Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Charging The Battery
Pack” in the left column.
Maximum continuous recording time
*Provided
NOTES:
●Recording time is reduced significantly under the
following conditions:
•Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engage d
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 3times the
planned shooting time.
Power
BATT.RELEASE Switch
To AC o utl et
Open the cover.
AC Adapter
Power Switc h
Power/Charge Lamp
Lock Button
To DC connector
Arrow
Power Cord
Battery pack Charging time
BN-V408U Approx. 1hr. 30 min.
BN-V416U
(optional) Approx. 3hr.
BN-V428U
(optional) Approx. 5hr.
Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on
BN-V408U* 1 hr. 10 min. 1hr. 30 min.
BN-V416U 2hr. 20 min. 3 hr.
BN-V428U 4hr. 5hr. 10 min.
BN-V840U 5hr. 30 min. 7 hr.15 min.
BN-V856U 7hr. 40 min. 10 hr.20 min.
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