Chapter 2 : Preparations; Preparing A Power Supply; Using A Battery Pack; Using Ac Power - Sony PMW-400K Operating Instructions Manual

2 Preparations
Chapter
Preparing a Power
Supply
For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and
AC adaptors listed below.
• BP-L80S Lithium-ion Battery Pack
When a BP-L80S Battery Pack is used, the
camcorder can be operated continuously for
approximately 270 minutes.
• AC power using the AC-DN2B/DN10 AC
Adaptor
• The fan and battery are consumable parts that
will need periodic replacement.
When operating at room temperature, a normal
replacement cycle will be about 5 to 7 years.
However, this replacement cycle represents
only a general guideline and does not imply that
the life expectancy of these parts is guaranteed.
For details on parts replacement, contact your
dealer.
• The life expectancy of the AC adapter and the
electrolytic capacitor is about 5 years under
normal operating temperatures and normal
usage (8 hours per day; 25 days per month). If
usage exceeds the above normal usage
frequency, the life expectancy may be reduced
correspondingly.
The battery terminal of this unit (the connector for
battery packs and AC adaptors) is a consumable
part.
• Power may not be supplied to the unit properly
if the pins of the battery terminal are bent or
deformed by shock or vibrations, or if they
become corroded due to prolonged outdoor use.
Periodic inspections are recommended to keep
the unit working properly and to prolong its
usable lifetime.
Contact a Sony service or sales representative
for more information about inspections.

Using a Battery Pack

Press the battery pack against the back of the
camcorder, aligning the line on the side of the
battery pack with the line on the camcorder. Then
slide the battery pack down until its "LOCK"
arrow aligns with the line on the camcorder.
To detach the battery pack, pull the battery pack
up by holding the release button in.
WARNING
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
Note
The battery pack operating time depends on the
frequency of use of the battery pack, and the ambient
temperature when used.
Before use, charge the battery pack with a charger
suitable for each battery.
For details on the battery charging procedure, refer
to the battery charger operation manual.
Note on using the battery pack
A warm battery pack may not be able to be fully
recharged.
Notes
• If the battery pack is not attached correctly, the
terminal may be damaged.
• During recording and playback (while the ACCESS
lamp on the right-side panel is lit in blue and the
ACCESS lamp in the card slot section is lit in orange),
be careful never to remove the battery pack.
• Make sure to power the camcorder off before replacing
the battery pack.

Using AC Power

Mount an AC-DN2B/DN10 on the camcorder in
the same way as a battery pack, then connect to
the AC power supply.
The AC-DN2B/DN10 can supply up to 100 W of
power.

Preparing a Power Supply

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