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GETTING STARTED
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
1
Set the Power Switch to “OFF” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2
Pull out the Viewfinder fully and tilt it upward
fully.
3
With the arrow on the battery pack pointing
downward, push the battery pack slightly against
the battery pack mount a.
4
Slide down the battery pack until it locks in place
b.
5
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder c.
6
Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet d.
7
The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder
blinks to indicate charging has started.
8
When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,
charging is finished.
9
Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.
10
Disconnect the AC Adapter from the
camcorder.
To detach the battery pack...
Slide the battery pack up slightly while pressing
BATT. RELEASE to detach it.
NOTES:
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery
pack, remove it first.
● During charging, the camcorder cannot be
operated.
● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of
battery is used.
● When charging the battery pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the POWER/
CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove
the battery pack from the AC Adapter, 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.
● Using the optional AA-V40 AC Power Adapter/
Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/
V428U battery pack without the camcorder.
However, it cannot be used as an AC Adapter.
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● For other notes, ੬
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੬ pg. 68.
Using The Battery Pack
Perform steps 3 - 5 in “Charging The Battery Pack” in
the left column.
Maximum continuous recording time
*Provided
Power
BATT.RELEASE Button
To AC outlet
d
AC Adapter
Power Switch
POWER/CHARGE Lamp
Lock Button
To DC connector
c
Arrow
Battery pack Charging time
BN-V408U Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V416U
(optional)
Approx. 3 hr.
BN-V428U
(optional)
Approx. 5 hr.
Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on
BN-V408U* 1 hr. 5 min. 1 hr. 20 min.
BN-V416U 2 hr. 10 min. 2 hr. 40 min.
BN-V428U 3 hr. 55 min. 4 hr. 50 min.
BN-V840U 5 hr. 25 min. 6 hr. 40 min.
BN-V856U 7 hr. 50 min. 9 hr. 30 min.
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