EN
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To DC Input
connector
To AC outlet
AC Power
Adapter/
Charger
DC cord
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.
INFORMATION
The extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed
of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/Charger:
VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15U
AC Power Adapter/Charger
VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80U
AC Power Adapter/Charger
Read the kit's instruction manual before using.
Neither BN-V840U nor BN-V856U can be charged by
using the AC Power Adapter/Charger provided with
this camcorder. Use only the AA-V15U AC Power
Adapter/Charger for BN-V840U battery pack and only
AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger for BN-V856U
battery pack.
USING THE BATTERY PACK
1 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing
upward, push the battery pack slightly against the
battery pack mount 1.
2 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place 2.
• If the battery pack is attached with its mark
set in the wrong direction, a malfunction may occur.
To Detach The Battery Pack . . .
.....slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding
down BATT. RELEASE to detach it.
Power cord
Approximate recording time
BATT. RELEASE Switch
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.
USING AC POWER
Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in the illustration).
NOTES:
● The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
● For other notes,
੬ pg. 8.
Battery
pack
BN-V408U
BN-V416U
(optional)
BN-V428U
(optional)
BN-V840U
(optional)
BN-V856U
(optional)
LCD monitor on/
Viewfinder off
1 hr. 5 min.
2 hrs. 10 min.
3 hrs. 50 min.
5 hrs. 20 min.
7 hrs. 30 min.
LCD monitor off/
Viewfinder on
1 hr. 15 min.
2 hrs. 30 min.
4 hrs. 20 min.
6 hrs. 10 min.
8 hrs. 40 min.
To DC OUT
connector
Jack Box
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