8 EN
GETTING STARTED
A
B
Power
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose
the most appropriate source of power.
NOTES:
●
No function is available without power supply.
●
Use only the specified power supply.
●
Do not use provided power supply units with other
equipment.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
1
SUPPLY POWER
Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet.
2
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.
•The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate
charging has started.
3
DETACH BATTERY PACK
When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit,
charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite the
direction of the arrow.
USING THE BATTERY PACK
1
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the battery
pack in until it locks in place (
) .
2
DETACH BATTERY PACK
Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
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.
REFRESH
The AC Power Adapter/Charger features a
REFRESH function that allows you to fully
discharge the battery pack before recharg-
ing.
Perform the REFRESH function after no less
than 5 chargings.
To discharge the battery . . .
.... attach the battery pack to the adapter as
shown in the above illustration. Then
push REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator
lights when discharging starts, and goes
out when discharging is complete.
CHARGE indicator
Marks
To AC outlet
Hook on.
Push in.
BATTERY RELEASE
REFRESH indicator
REFRESH switch
Battery pack Charging time Discharging time
BN-V11U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.
BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.
BN-V20U approx. 1 hr. 50 min approx. 6 hrs. 40 min.
INFORMATION:
VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.
The BN-V856U battery pack provides approx. 7 hours of recording time when the viewfinder is on and the LCD
monitor and the video light are off. Also read thoroughly the VU-V856KIT’s instruction manuals.
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.
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)
LCD LCD LCD
Battery monitor on/ monitor off/ monitor on/
pack Viewfinder off Viewfinder on Viewfinder on
121212
BN-V11U 55 (35) 55 60 (35) 60 50 (35) 50
BN-V12U 55 (35) 55 60 (35) 60 50 (35) 50
BN-V20U 95 (60) 90 100 (60) 100 85 (55) 80
( ) : when the video light is on.
1 : when using GR-AXM310.
2 : when using GR-AXM210.