Getting Started; Power - JVC 0303-MK-ID-SN Instructions Manual

Power

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
1
Insert the terminal end of the battery pack into the
y
battery pack mount , then firmly push the end of the
battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks
into place as shown in the illustration.
2
Set the Power Switch
Adapter to the camcorder, then connect the Power
Cord to the AC Adapter.
3
Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet. The Power
0
lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging
has started.
4
When the Power lamp
finished. Unplug the Power Cord from the AC outlet.
Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
To Detach The Battery Pack:
While sliding BATT. RELEASE
Battery pack
BN-V107U
BN-V114U (optional)
Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.
USING THE BATTERY PACK
Perform step 1 of "CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK".
Approximate recording time
Battery pack LCD monitor on
BN-V107U 1 hr. 5 min.
BN-V114U
2 hrs. 10 min.
(optional)
BN-V840U
5 hrs. 50 min.
(optional)
BN-V856U
8 hrs. 20 min.
(optional)
USING AC POWER
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder as shown in
the following illustration.
• The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
@
to "OFF". Connect the AC
0
goes off, charging is
W
up, detach it.
Charging time
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
approx. 3 hrs.
Viewfinder on
1 hr. 25 min.
2 hrs. 55 min.
7 hrs. 50 min.
11 hrs. 10 min.
To DC
connector
AC
Adapter
To AC outlet
Battery pack
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 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-V15 AC
Power Adapter/Charger
VU-V856 KIT : BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80 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.
NOTES:
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack,
remove it first.
● During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.
● 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 Power lamp
Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then try
charging again.
● If a fully-charged battery's operation time remains
extremely short, the battery is worn out. Please purchase
a new one.
● Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or
Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD
monitor is used repeatedly.
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare
enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned
shooting time.
W
y
@
0
0
may not light.
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GETTING STARTED