JVC GR-D72 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. 38.

10°C/50°F), 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

BN-V408U*

1 hr. 10 min.

 

1 hr. 40 min.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

does not come in direct contact with it.)

BN-V428U

4 hr. 10 min.

 

5 hr. 50 min.

 

 

 

 

For other notes,  pg. 38.

 

 

 

 

 

 

* 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 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. 38.

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 For Customer Use Dear CustomerLYT1226-001A EN Safety Precautions Before recording an important scene… Important Safty InstructionsEN Contents Getting Started EN Provided AccessoriesHow To Attach The Lens Cap How To Attach The Shoulder StrapClose the core filter until it clicks shut PowerCharging The Battery Pack EN Getting StartedColder temperatures Using The Battery PackGrip Adjustment Using AC PowerInformation Operation ModeDate/Time Settings Power-Linked OperationStarted Viewfinder AdjustmentDiopter Adjustment Control Tripod MountingClose the card cover To switch the recording mode, refer to pages 25Loading/Unloading a Cassette Memory card is not providedVideo Recording EN Basic RecordingVideo Recording & Playback Tape Remaining Time EN Video RecordingVideo Journalistic Shooting Recording From The Middle Of a TapeSelf Recording Time CodeBlank Search To control the speaker volumeNormal Playback Shuttle SearchSlot Installing The BatteryVideo Playback EN Buttons And FunctionsFrame-By-Frame Playback EN Video PlaybackPlayback Zoom Slow-Motion PlaybackWhite 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 PlaybackApproximate Number of Storable Images EN D.S.C. RecordingC. Recording EN Dubbing Still Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory CardDigital Still Camera D.S.C. Recording & Playback EN D.S.C. Playback Normal Playback Of ImagesAuto Playback Of Images Index Playback Of FilesC. Playback EN Battery indicator disappearViewing File Information Removing On-Screen DisplayTo Remove Protection EN Additional Features for D.S.CProtecting Files Deleting FilesPrints Open the LCD monitor fully.  pg Resetting The File NameInitializing a Memory Card Folder and File namesMenus with Sub Menus Changing The Menu SettingsFeatures Menus without Sub MenusRecording Menus EN Menus for Detailed AdjustmentAuto Fine / Standard Advanced Features pg , Brightness Adjustment Of The Display  pg , Date/Time SettingsOFF / LCD / LCD/TV Playback MenusLCD / Finder Execute / ReturnWhite LED Light Night AliveTo deactivate Night-Alive Program AE With Special Effects EN Features for RecordingSelect OFF in . The effect indicator disappears Wipe Or Fader EffectsSports Motor Drive ModeAuto Focus Snapshot For Video RecordingTo return to automatic exposure control Manual FocusIris Lock Exposure ControlTo lock the exposure control and the iris To change the settingTo return to automatic white balance On the connected TV EN EditingTo use this camcorder as a recorder To use this camcorder as a playerCamcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV Equipped With a DV Connector DigitalDubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes fromIt is possible to do the following things Connection To a Personal Computer Using USB cableUsing DV cable Using USB cable Using DV cableSet Narration to on or MIX.  pg Audio DubbingInsert Editing Editing ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette pg EN Additional InformationReferences Video Playback pg C. Recording pgVideo and D.S.C. Playback EN TroubleshootingPower Video and D.S.C. RecordingPower Switch is set to a HSet the Power Switch to M.  pg Advanced features Other problemsSubject is too bright HSet r to SPOTLIGHT.  pg HPush in the memory card a few more times.  pg Places subject to low temperature, images become darkTime Code is set to OFF HSet Time Code to ON.  pg , 27 Recorded in the LP mode.  pg Appears when no tape is loaded.  pgRemaining power level Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tapeCard Error Memory Cards Battery PacksUsing Household AC Plug Adapter CassettesMain Unit How To Handle a CD-ROMEN Cautions LCD MonitorSerious malfunctioning About moisture condensationDeclaration of Conformity After Use Cleaning The CamcorderEN User Maintenance Slide BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the battery packAC Adapter CamcorderUSB EN Index Other Parts IndicatorsPOWER/CHARGE Lamp  pg ControlsDuring D.S.C. Recording Only During Video Recording OnlyREC Bright BR I GHT Blank Search Push Stop Button To CancelDuring Video Playback During D.S.C. Playback MICTerms Video/AV input S/AV Input 28, 34 Wide Mode Wide ModeTerms EN TermsGR-D72