6 EN

Hook on.

1

2 Push in.

BATTERY RELEASE Switch

REFRESH Button

REFRESH Lamp

CHARGE Lamp

Battery pack

Power Switch

3 To DC IN connector

4

AC Adapter

To AC outlet

Battery pack

Charging time

 

 

BN-V11U

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

 

 

BN-V12U (optional)

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

 

 

BN-V20U (optional)

approx. 2 hrs. 20 min.

 

 

BN-V400U (optional)

approx. 4 hrs. 30 min.

 

 

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 the battery pack is attached to the camcorder. Hook its end to the camcorder 1 and push the battery in until it locks in place 2.

•If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a malfunction may occur.

2 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 3.3 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet 4.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 BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

NOTES:

●During charging or discharging, the camcorder cannot be operated.●Charging and discharging 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-V15 AC Power Adapter/Charger, you can charge the BN-V11U/V12U/V20U/V400U battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an AC adapter.

REFRESH:

Charging a battery with some charge remaining reduces that battery’s capacity. Perform the procedure below to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging.

1.Perform steps 1 through 3 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”.

2.Press REFRESH on the camcorder for over 2 seconds. The REFRESH lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate discharging has started.

3.When discharging is finished, charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp blinks.

When you are not using a battery pack for a long period of time, be sure to fully discharge it before storing because leaving a battery with some charge left over also reduces performance.

For other notes,  pg. 35