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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
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.
3 Set the Power Switch to “OFF” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder c.
5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet d.
6 The power/charge lamp on the camcorder blinks
to indicate charging has started.
7 When the power/charge lamp goes out, charging
is finished.
8 Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.
9 Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
To detach the battery pack...
Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding
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.
● For other notes, ੬ pg. 68.
Using The Battery Pack
Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Charging The Battery
Pack” in the left column.
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
BATT.RELEASE Switch
To AC outlet
d
Open the cover.
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. 10 min. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V416U 2 hr. 20 min. 3 hr.
BN-V428U 4 hr. 5 hr. 10 min.
BN-V840U 5 hr. 30 min. 7 hr. 15 min.
BN-V856U 7 hr. 40 min. 10 hr. 20 min.
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