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

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● 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.