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10 EN
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
Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord
from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
2 Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord
into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.
3 Attach the battery pack with the YZ mark
aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC
Power Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE indicator
begins blinking to indicate charging has started.
4 When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but
stays lit, charging is finished. Remove the battery
pack.
5 Unplug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power
cord from the AC outlet.
*Provided
NOTES:
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery
pack, remove it first.
● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the AC
Power Adapter/Charger during battery charging,
power is supplied to the camcorder and charging
stops.
● 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 CHARGE
indicator may not light. In this case, remove the
battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger,
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, ੬ pg. 67.
Using The Battery Pack
1
With the arrow on the battery pack pointing
upward, push the battery pack slightly against the
battery pack mount a.
2 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.
To detach the battery pack...
Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding
BATT. RELEASE to detach it.
Maximum continuous recording time
*Provided
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
Battery pack Charging time
BN-V408U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V416U* Approx. 2 hr.
BN-V428U Approx. 3 hr. 20 min.
Battery pack
BN-V408U, BN-V416U
or BN-V428U
To AC outlet
POWER indicator
CHARGE indicator
DC OUT connector
AC Power
Adapter/
Charger
Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on
BN-V408U* 1 hr. 5 min. 1 hr. 20 min.
BN-V416U* 2 hr. 15 min. 2 hr. 50 min.
BN-V428U 3 hr. 45 min. 5 hr.
BN-V840U 5 hr. 20 min. 7 hr.
BN-V856U 7 hr. 30 min. 10 hr.
BATT.RELEASE Switch
Power Switch
Lock Button
Arrow
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