GETTING STARTED
8 EN
Hook on.Power
1 This camcorderOs 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
2 Push in.
Make sure the battery pack is attached to the
1camcorder. Hook its end to the camcorder 1 and
push the battery in until it locks in place 2.
YIf the battery pack is attached in the wrong position,
BATTERY RELEASE Switcha malfunction may occur.
REFRESH ButtonSet the Power Switch to OOFF�. Connect the AC
2Adapter to the camcorder 3.
REFRESH Lamp
Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet 4.
3The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to
CHARGE Lamp
indicate charging has started.
When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit,
Battery pack4charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the
AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the
camcorder.
Power SwitchTo Detach The Battery Pack . . .
.... slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
3 To DC INNOTES:
connector
IDuring charging or discharging, the camcorder cannot
4 be operated.
AC Adapter
ICharging and discharging is not possible if the wrong
To AC outlet
type of battery is used.
IWhen charging the battery pack for the first time or after
a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp may not light.
Battery packCharging timeIn this case, remove the battery pack from the
BN-V11Uapprox. 1 hr. 30 min.camcorder, then try charging again.
IIf the battery operation time remains extremely short
BN-V12U (optional)approx. 1 hr. 30 min.even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn
out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new
BN-V20U (optional)approx. 2 hrs. 20 min.
one.
BN-V400U (optional)approx. 4 hrs. 30 min.IUsing the optional AA-V15 AC Power Adapter/Charger,
you can charge the BN-V11U/V12U/V20U/V400U
battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot
be used as an AC adapter.
REFRESH:
Charging a battery with some charge remaining reduces that batteryOs capacity. Perform the procedure
below to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging.
1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of OCHARGING THE BATTERY PACK�.
2. Press REFRESH on the camcorder for over 2 seconds. The REFRESH lamp on the camcorder blinks to
indicate discharging has started.
3. When discharging is finished, charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp blinks.
When you are not using a battery pack for a long period of time, be sure to fully discharge it before storing
because leaving a battery with some charge left over also reduces performance.
For other notes, pg. 58 |
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