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.

Power Switch
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

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2

BATT. RELEASE Switch

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 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 3, then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter 4.

3 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet 5.
Battery packTo DC IN connectorAC Adapter

4 3

Open the cover.5 To AC outlet
Battery packCharging time

 

 

BN-V507U

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

 

 

BN-V514U (optional)

approx. 2 hr. 45 min.

 

 

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 . . ..... slide BATT. RELEASE and detach it.

NOTES:

cDuring charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.cCharging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used.

cWhen 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.

cIf 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.

cUsing the optional AA-V50 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