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A
B
ATTENTION:
Before detaching the power source,
make sure that the camcorder’s
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,
Z
pg. 8.
USING A CAR BATTERY
Use the optional Car Battery Cord or 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-V3U) can also be
used to charge the battery pack (except BN-V20U/
V856U).
When using the optional Car Battery Charger or Car
Battery Cord (AP-V7U), refer to the respective instruction
booklet.
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-SXM320 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
123
90 105 100
(45) (50)
90 105 100
(45) (50)
140 170 165
(65) (90)
570 670 670
(330) (360)
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
AA-V16U
DC Cord
To car’s
cigarette
lighter
socket
Car Battery Cord
AP-V7U (optional)
Car Battery
Charger/Adapter
BH-V3U (optional)
INFORMATION:
VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the
BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80U
AC Power Adapter/Charger.
Read the VU-V856KIT’s 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-V80U AC Power Adapter/
Charger.
( ) : when the video light is on. 1When using GR-SXM320
2When using GR-SX851
3When using GR-AX750