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GETTING STARTED
Power
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you
choose the most appropriate source of power.
NOTES:
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No function is available without power supply.
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Use only specified power supply.
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Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
SUPPLY POWER
1
Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall
outlet. The power indicator lights.
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
2
Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.
The CHG. indicator lights.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
3
When charging is completed, the END indicator
lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction
of the arrow.
REFRESH indicatorREFRESH switch
CHG. (charge) indicator
To AC outlet
Marks
END
indicator
POWER
indicator
USING THE BATTERY PACK
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
1
Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the
battery pack in until it locks in place.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
2
Slide BATT. 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.
BATT. PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE
BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.
BN-V18U approx. 1 hr. 40 min. approx. 5 hrs. 30 min.
BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.
BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.
BATT. PACK APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME
BN-V12U 1 hr. (35 min.)
BN-V18U 1 hr. 40 min. (1hr.)
BN-V22U 2 hrs. 10 min. (1hr. 20 min.)
BN-V25U 2 hrs. 50 min. (1hr. 50 min.)
( ): when the video light is on.
**REFRESH
The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that
allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before
recharging.
To discharge the battery . . .
......attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the
illustration to the left. Then push REFRESH. The
REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts, and
goes out when discharging is complete.
Hook on.
Push in.
BATT. RELEASE
**CHARGE MARKER
(OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK ONLY)
A charge marker is provided on the battery pack
to help you remember whether it has been
charged or not. Two colors are provided (red
and black)—you choose which one means
charged and which means discharged.
•The battery pack BN-V18U does not have a
charge marker.
Charge marker