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GETTING STARTED (cont.)

BAT. RELEASE Button

1

2 3

Power Switch

Battery pack

CHARGE Lamp

AC Adapter

5

To AC outlet

4 To DC

 

connector

 

 

Battery packCharging time

 

 

BN-V408Uapprox. 1 hr. 30 min.

 

 

BN-V416U (optional)approx. 3 hrs.

 

 

BN-V428U (optional)approx. 5 hrs.

 

 

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 Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2, then slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 3.

2 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 4.

3 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet 5. The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.

4 When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

To Detach The Battery Pack . . ...... Press BAT. RELEASE and pull out the batterypack.

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 CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the camcorder, 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-V40U 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. 47