8
EN
BATT. RELEASE Button
1
2
CHARGE Lamp
Battery pack
AC Adapter
5
6
To AC outlet
Battery pack
BN-V408U
BN-V416U (optional)
BN-V428U (optional)
3
Power Switch
To DC
connector
Charging time
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
approx. 3 hrs.
approx. 5 hrs.
Power
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.
1
Tilt the viewfinder upward
the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery
pack slightly against the battery pack mount
slide down the battery pack until it locks in place
2
Set the Power Switch to "OFF". Connect the AC
Adapter to the camcorder
Cord to the AC Adapter
3
Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet
The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to
indicate charging has started.
4
When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays
lit, charging is finished. Unplug the Power Cord from
the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the
camcorder.
To Detach The Battery Pack . . .
..... Press BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery
pack.
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 CHARGE lamp may not
light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the
camcorder, then try charging again.
If the battery operation time remains extremely short
even after having been fully charged, the battery is
4
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.
GETTING STARTED
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
1
4
, then connect the Power
5
.
For other notes,
(cont.)
. With the arrow on
2
, then
3
.
6
.
pg. 68