JVC GR-D225 manual Using The Battery Pack, Grip Adjustment, Using AC Power, About Batteries

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GETTING STARTED EN 7

● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a

The Benefits Of

long storage period, the POWER/CHARGE lamp may not

Lithium-Ion Batteries

light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the

Lithium-ion battery packs

camcorder, then try charging again.

are small but have a large

● If the battery operation time remains extremely short even

power capacity. However,

after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and

when one is exposed to

needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.

cold temperatures (below

● For other notes,  pg. 27.

10°C), its usage time

 

Using The Battery Pack

 

 

 

becomes shorter and it

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in

 

 

 

 

 

 

may cease to function. If

Perform steps 1 – 2 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.

 

 

this happens, place the

colder temperatures.

Maximum continuous recording time

 

 

battery pack in your pocket

 

 

 

or other warm, protected

 

Battery pack

LCD monitor on

 

Viewfinder on

 

 

 

 

 

 

place for a short time, then

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BN-V408U*

1 hr. 10 min.

 

1 hr. 40 min.

 

 

re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack

 

 

 

 

 

 

itself is not cold, it should not affect performance.

BN-V416U

2 hr. 20 min.

 

3 hr. 15 min.

 

 

 

 

(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack

BN-V428U

4 hr. 10 min.

 

5 hr. 50 min.

 

 

does not come in direct contact with it.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other notes,  pg. 27.

* Provided

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grip Adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following

 

 

 

 

 

conditions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Adjust the velcro strip.

 

• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.

 

 

 

• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

 

 

 

2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

 

 

 

 

grip.

 

• The White LED Light is used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to

● Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare

 

 

enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned

 

 

easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power

shooting time.

 

 

 

 

 

Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the

ATTENTION:

 

 

 

 

 

velcro strip to your preference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Using AC Power

Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter as shown in the illustration on page 6.

NOTES:

●The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

●Do not allow the DC terminals of the AC Adapter to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and cause malfunction.

●For other notes,  pg. 27.

GETTING STARTED

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion.

WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire.

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Dear Customer To deactivate the demonstration, set Demo Mode to OFF  pgLYT1418-001A EN Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red Important for owners in the U.KBefore recording an important scene… Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of EquipmentEN Contents Getting Started Advanced Features How To Attach The Shoulder Strap Provided AccessoriesGetting Started EN EN Getting Started PowerHow To Attach The Core Filter for optional S-Video Cable Charging The Battery PackAbout Batteries Using The Battery PackGrip Adjustment Using AC PowerFull Auto Recording Operation ModeDate/Time Settings Power-Linked OperationTripod Mounting Brightness Adjustment Of The DisplayTo switch the recording mode, refer to pages 14 Loading/Unloading a CassetteTape Remaining Time Basic RecordingEN Video Recording LCD Monitor And ViewfinderTime Code Video Recording ENJournalistic Shooting Self RecordingBlank Search Normal PlaybackEN Video Playback Shuttle SearchTo AV To S If using a VCR, go to . If not, go to stepConnections To a TV Or VCR White to Audio L Red to Audio R Yellow to Video To S-VIDEOEN Menus for Detailed Adjustment Changing The Menu SettingsMenus with Sub Menus Brightness adjustment 16X When set to 16X while using digital zoom,Zoom magnification will reset to 16X since digital zoom For details on the procedure, refer to Snapshot For pg , Date/Time Settings  pg , Brightness Adjustment Of The DisplayWhen the Menu Screen is closed after Demo Mode is turned on Playback Menus Sound Mode and NarrationOFF / on White LED Light Night ScopeTo deactivate Night-Scope Variable Shutter Speed 1/250 1/4000 Select OFF in . The effect indicator disappearsWipe Or Fader Effects To deactivate the selected effectPress Snapshot EN Features for RecordingMotor Drive Mode Snapshot For Video RecordingAuto Focus To reset to Auto FocusManual Focus To return to automatic iris control Exposure ControlIris Lock To return to automatic exposure controlBrightness returns to White Balance AdjustmentTo change the setting Backlight CompensationEN Editing Dubbing To a VCRTo use this camcorder as a player DV Connector Digital Dubbing Connection To a Personal Computer Video Recording pg Power pgVideo Playback pg Loading/Unloading a Cassette pgVideo Recording EN TroubleshootingPower Video PlaybackBe avoided Advanced features Other problemsPower Switch is set to a HSet the Power Switch to M.  pg Subject is too bright HSet r to SPOTLIGHT.  pgMonitor fully.  pg Places subject to low temperature, images become darkTime Code is set to OFF HSet Time Code to ON.  pg , 16 Remaining power level High Exhausted Displays the battery remaining powerLCD Monitor EN CautionsMain Unit After Use Cleaning The CamcorderEN User Maintenance Slide BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the battery packAC Adapter CamcorderEN Index Other Parts ConnectorsIndicators Controls20 21 1555 IndexDuring Video Recording I t / M I 40 x W 1h40mMenu Screen Wide Mode Wide ModeConnections Date/TimeVictor Company of Japan, Limited