Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 3.
8ENGETTINGSTARTED(cont.)PowerCHARGE Lamp

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.

1

2

Power Switch

BATT. RELEASE Switch

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

1 Insert the terminal end 1 of the battery pack into the battery pack mount, then firmly push the end 2 of the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place as shown in the illustration.

2

3 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet 4.The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.
Battery pack

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.

AC Adapter 4

To DC IN connector

3

To Detach The Battery Pack . . ..... slide BATT. RELEASE and detach it.

NOTES:

c During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.

c Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is

used.

To AC outlet Open the cover.

Battery pack

Charging time

 

 

BN-V507U

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

 

 

BN-V514U (optional)

approx. 2 hr. 45 min.

 

 

c 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.

c 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.
c Using the optional AA-V50U AC Power Adapter/

Charger, you can charge the BN-V507U/V514U battery

pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be
used as an AC adapter.
For other notes, Z pg. 77