Getting Started; Power - JVC JY-HD10US Instructions Manual

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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.
Charging The Battery Pack
Battery pack
BN-V416U or
BN-V428U
POWER indicator
CHARGE indicator DC OUT connector
1
Make sure you unplug the camcorder's DC cord
from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
2
Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger's power cord
into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.
3
Attach the battery pack with the YZ mark
aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC
Power Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE indicator
begins blinking to indicate charging has started.
4
When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but
stays lit, charging is finished. Remove the battery
pack.
5
Unplug the AC Power Adapter/Charger's power
cord from the AC outlet.
Battery pack
BN-V416U
BN-V428U*
* Provided
NOTES:
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery
pack, remove it first.
● If you connect the camcorder's DC cord to the AC
Power Adapter/Charger during battery charging,
power is supplied to the camcorder and charging
stops.
● 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
indicator may not light. In this case, remove the
To AC outlet
AC Power Adapter/
Charger
Charging time
Approx. 2 hr.
Approx. 3 hr. 20 min.
battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger,
then try charging again.
● If the battery operation time remains extremely
short even after having been fully charged, the
battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.
Please purchase a new one.
● For other notes, pg. 69.
Using The Battery Pack
Arrow
1
With the arrow on the battery pack pointing
upward, push the battery pack slightly against the
battery pack mount a.
2
Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.
To detach the battery pack...
Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding
BATT. RELEASE to detach it.
NOTES:
● Recording time is reduced significantly under the
following conditions:
• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged
repeatedly.
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
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.
INFORMATION:
The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set
composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/
Charger:
VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15U
AC Power Adapter/Charger
VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80U
AC Power Adapter/Charger
Read the kit's instruction manual before using.
Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC
Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or
BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and
supply power directly to the camcorder.
Power Switch
Lock Button
BATT.RELEASE Switch