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GETTING STARTED
Power
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you
choose the most appropriate source of power.
NOTES:
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No function is available without power supply.
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Use only specified power supply.
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Do not use provided power supply units with other
equipment.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
SUPPLY POWER
1
Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall
outlet.
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
2
Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.
•The CHG. indicator begins blinking to indicate
charging has started.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
3
When the CHG. indicator stops blinking but stays lit,
charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite
the direction of the arrow.
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)
USING THE BATTERY PACK
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
1
Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the
battery pack in until it locks in place.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
2
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
BATT. PACK
CHARGE DISCHARGE
BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.
BN-V18U approx. 1 hr. 40 min. approx. 5 hrs. 30 min.
BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.
BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.
LCD LCD LCD
BATT. monitor on/ monitor off/ monitor on/
PACK Viewfinder off Viewfinder on Viewfinder on
BN-V12U 55 (35) 60 (35) 50 (35)
BN-V18U 90 (60) 95 (60) 80 (55)
BN-V22U 120 (80) 130 (80) 105 (70)
BN-V25U 160 (105) 170 (110) 140 (100)
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.
REFRESH
The AC power adapter features a REFRESH
function that allows you to fully discharge
the battery pack before recharging.
Perform the REFRESH function after no less
than 5 chargings.
To discharge the battery . . .
.....attach the battery pack to the adapter
as shown in the above illustration.
Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH
indicator lights when discharging
starts, and goes out when discharging
is complete.
CHG. (charge)
indicator
Marks
To AC outlet
Hook on.
Push in.
BATT. RELEASE
REFRESH indicator
REFRESH switch
( ): when the video light is on.
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