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ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source,

make sure that the camcorders power

is turned off. Failure to do so can result

in a camcorder malfunction.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery
pack in until it locks in place .
If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a
malfunction may occur.
To Detach The Battery Pack . . .
.... slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)
BATTERY RELEASE Switch
Hook on.
Push in.

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in
the illustration).
NOTES:
The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V
to 240 V.
For other notes,
pg. 6.

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter (connect as
shown in the illustration).
NOTES:
When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.
The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can also be
used to charge the battery pack (except BN-V20U/
V856U).
When using the optional Car Battery Charger, refer to the
respective instruction booklet.
1When using GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA
2When using GR-SX210A/SX21EA
( ) : when the video light is on (GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/
SXM46EA/SXM26EA only).
NOTES:
Recording time is reduced significantly under the
following conditions:
Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.
The LCD monitor is used repeatedly (GR-SXM460A/
SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only).
Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
Battery pack
BN-V11U
BN-V12U
(optional)
BN-V20U
(optional)
BN-V856U
(optional)
LCD
monitor off/
Viewfinder on
12
90 100
(45)
90 100
(45)
140 165
(80)
570 650
(330)
LCD
monitor on/
Viewfinder off
1
80
(45)
80
(45)
130
(75)
520
(310)
LCD
monitor on/
Viewfinder on
1
70
(40)
70
(40)
115
(70)
460
(290)
Core
filter
To DC IN
connector
To DC OUT
connector
To AC
outlet
AC Power
Adapter/
Charger
DC Cord
To cars cigarette
lighter socket
Car Battery
Charger/Adapter
BH-V3E (optional)
INFORMATION:
VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the
BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80EG or
AA-V80EA AC Power Adapter/Charger.
Read the VU-V856KITs instruction manuals
before using.
It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery
pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/
Charger. Use the optional AA-V80EG or
AA-V80EA AC Power Adapter/Charger.