6 EN
GETTING STARTED
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

1
Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from
the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/
Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER
indicator lights.
2
Remove the battery pack’s protective cap. Attach the
battery pack with its long groove pointing toward the
indicator side of the battery pack mount on the AC
Power Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE Indicator
begins blinking to indicate charging has started.
3
When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays
lit, charging is finished.
4
Slide the battery in the opposite direction of the arrow
and lift off. Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/
Charger’s power cord from the AC outlet.
To AC outlet
POWER indicator
CHARGE indicator
Battery pack BN-V207U or BN-V214U
DC OUT connector
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V20U
NOTES:
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Perform charging where the temperature is between 10° and 30°C (50°F and 86°F). 20° to 25°C (68°F to
77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be
incomplete.
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Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack.
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Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.
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To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.
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If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the
camcorder and charging stops.
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Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to
use it only in well-ventilated areas.
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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.
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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.
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder
temperatures.

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or
expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire
or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come
in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and
possibly start a fire.
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power
capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures
(below 10° C/50° F), its usage time becomes shorter and it
may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack
in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time,
then re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack
itself is not cold, it should not affect performance.
(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack does
not come in direct contact with it.)
Battery pack
BN-V207U
BN-V214U (optional)
Charging time
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
approx. 3 hrs.