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Using The Battery Pack | About Batteries |
Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.
Maximum continuous recording time
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1 hr. 45 min. | 2 hrs. | ||
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3 hrs. 35 min. | 4 hrs. | ||
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8 hrs. 25 min. | 9 hrs. 25 min. | ||
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NOTES:
●Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions:
•Zoom or
•The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
•The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
•The LED Light is used.
●Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.
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.
Data Battery System
You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time.
1)Make sure the battery is attached and the Power Switch is set to “OFF”.
2)Open the LCD monitor fully.
3)Press DATA, and the battery status screen appears.
● It is displayed for 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly, and for 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds.
● If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times, there may be a problem on the battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Using AC Power
Perform steps 4 – 5 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.
NOTE:
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries |
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apart, or expose them to flame or excessive |
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heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion. |
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WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its |
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terminals to come in contact with metals, as this |
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can result in a short circuit and possibly start a |
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fire. |
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To resume the original function of the |
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accurate battery power indication |
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To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
POWER/ Lock Button CHARGE
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AUTO |
Power
Switch
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.
Power Switch Position
REC:
●Allows you to perform recording on the tape.
●Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. ( pg. 32)
OFF:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
PLAY:
●Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.
●Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC.
●Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus. ( pg. 32)
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