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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

1With the arrow on the battery pack pointing to
the lens side, push the battery pack slightly
against the battery pack mount a, then slide the
battery pack until it locks in place b.
2Set the Power Switch to “OFF” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
3Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder c,
then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter
d.
4Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet e.
5The CHARGE Lamp on the camcorder blinks to
indicate charging has started.
6When the CHARGE Lamp stops blinking but
stays lit, charging is finished.
7Unplug the Power Cord from the AC outlet.
8Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
To detach the battery pack...
While sliding and holding the BATT.RELEASE tab to
the right, remove it.
NOTES:
●During charging, the camcorder cannot be
operated.
●If the protective cap is attached to the battery
pack, remove it first.
●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.
●For other notes, 墌pg. 81.

Using The Battery Pack

Perfor m step 1 of “Charging The Battery Pack” in the
left column.
Approximate recording time
NOTES:
●Recording time is reduced significantly under the
following conditions:
• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged
repeatedly.
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
●Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
Power
BATT.RELEASE
Tab
To AC outlet
e
To DCconnector
c
Power Cor d
Open the cover.
AC Adapte r
d
Power Swi tch
CHARGE Lamp
Lock Button
Battery pack Charging time
BN-V306U Approx. 1 hr. 30min.
BN-V312U
(optional)
Approx. 2 hr. 40min.
Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on
BN-V306U 50 min. 1 hr. 05min.
BN-V312U
(optional) 1 hr. 50min. 2 hr. 15min.
BN-V840U
(optional) 5 hr. 20min. 6 hr. 40min.
BN-V856U
(optional) 8 hr. 10min. 10 hr. 10min.

GETTING STARTED

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