18
Charging the Battery Pack
1
Close the LCD monitor to turn off the
camcorder.
2
Attach the battery pack, then
connect the AC adapter.
•
With the “ ” (arrow) on the battery pack
pointing at the correct direction, slide the
battery pack until it locks in place.
•
The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate
charging has started.
•
When the lamp goes out, charging is
fi nished.
To check the remaining battery power
See page 25.
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Required charging/recording time
(approx.)
*When the LED light is off and the monitor
backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.
Battery pack Charging time Recording
time
BN-VF808U
(Provided)
1 hr. 50 min.
1 hr. 25 min.*
BN-VF815U 2 hr. 40 min.
3 hr.*
BN-VF823U 3 hr. 40 min.
4 hr. 30 min.*
To detach the battery pack
Slide and hold BATT., then remove the
battery pack.
NOTE
•
You can also use the camcorder with just
the AC adapter.
•
The actual recording time may shorten
depending on the recording environment,
such as when recording scenes with fast
moving subject.
•
Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter
plug and cable. This may damage the AC
adapter.
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Ⅵ
Necessary Settings before Use
DC connector
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
Arrow
Charge
Lamp
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