JVC GR-D47 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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Contents Dear Customer To deactivate the demonstration, set Demo Mode to OFFLYT1458-001A EN Safety Precautions Before recording an important scene… EN Contents Getting Started Advanced Features Getting Started Provided AccessoriesHow To Attach The Shoulder Strap Getting Started ENEN 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 PowerPower-Linked Operation Operation ModeDate/Time Settings Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod 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 SearchWhite to Audio L Red to Audio R Yellow to Video To S-VIDEO If using a VCR, go to . If not, go to stepConnections To a TV Or VCR PlaybackEN Menus for Detailed Adjustment Changing The Menu SettingsMenus with Sub Menus Recording Menus Advanced FeaturesWhen the Menu Screen is closed after Demo Mode is turned on  pg , Brightness Adjustment Of The DisplayOFF / on FeaturesSound Mode and Narration Playback MenusWhite LED Light Night ScopeTo deactivate Night-Scope To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in . The effect indicator disappearsWipe Or Fader Effects Program AE With Special EffectsPress Snapshot EN Features for RecordingMotor Drive Mode Snapshot For Video RecordingAuto Focus Manual FocusTo return to automatic iris control Exposure ControlIris Lock To return to automatic exposure controlManual White Balance Adjustment White Balance AdjustmentBacklight Compensation EN Editing Dubbing To a VCRTo use this camcorder as a player To use this camcorder as a recorder Equipped With a DV Connector DigitalDubbing Dubbing To Or From a Video UnitConnection 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 ControlsBlank Search LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsIndex During Video RecordingDate/Time Wide Mode Wide ModeTerms ConnectionsVictor Company of Japan, Limited