Getting Started; Power - JVC GR-D91 Instructions Manual

Power

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
1
With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward,
push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack
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mount , then slide up the battery pack until it locks in
place.
2
Set the Power Switch
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.
3
Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The POWER/
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CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate
charging has started.
4
When the POWER/CHARGE lamp
charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the
AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the
camcorder.
To Detach The Battery Pack:
Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding down
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BATT. RELEASE to detach it.
Battery pack
BN-V408U
BN-V416U (optional)
BN-V428U (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-V408U 1 hr. 10 min.
BN-V416U
2 hrs. 30 min.
(optional)
BN-V428U
4 hrs. 20 min.
(optional)
BN-V840U
5 hrs. 20 min.
(optional)
BN-V856U
8 hrs. 10 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.
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to "OFF (CHARGE)".
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goes off,
Charging time
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
approx. 3 hrs.
approx. 5 hrs.
Viewfinder on
1 hr. 40 min.
3 hrs. 30 min.
6 hrs. 20 min.
7 hrs. 30 min.
11 hrs. 10 min.
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Arrow
Battery pack
AC Adapter
To AC outlet
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-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.
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/CHARGE lamp
may not light. 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.
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To DC
connector
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