JVC GR-SXM78EA Getting Started, Charging the Battery Pack, Using the Battery Pack, Using AC Power

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GETTING STARTED

Hook on.

Push in.

BATTERY RELEASE Switch

Battery pack

Power Switch

 

To AC outlet

To DC IN

 

connector

 

AC Adapter

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

1)Hook the end of the battery pack to the camcorder and push the battery in until it locks in place.

If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a malfunction may occur.

2)Set the Power Switch @to “OFF”. Connect the AC Adapter to the DC IN connector 9, then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.

3)Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet. The CHARGE lamp *blinks to indicate charging has started.

4)When the CHARGE lamp *stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

... slide BATTERY RELEASE 8and pull out the battery pack.

Battery pack

Charging time

 

 

BN-V11U*

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

 

 

BN-V12U (optional)

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

 

 

BN-V20U** (optional)

approx. 2 hrs. 20 min.

 

 

BN-V400U (optional)

approx. 4 hrs. 30 min.

 

 

Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

*GR-SXM780A/SXM480A/SXM280A/SXM180A/SX140A only.

** Provided with GR-SXM78EA/SXM48EA only.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Perform step 1) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”.

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

Battery pack

Viewfinder on

LCD monitor on

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

1

BN-V11U

95

100

80

 

(50)

(50)

(45)

 

 

 

 

BN-V12U

95

100

80

(optional)

(50)

(50)

(45)

 

 

 

 

BN-V20U

150

165

135

(optional)

(85)

(90)

(75)

 

 

 

 

BN-V400U

360

385

315

(optional)

(205)

(210)

(190)

 

 

 

 

1 When using models equipped with LCD monitor

2 When using GR-SX140A

():when the video light is on (GR-SXM78EA/SXM48EA/ SXM780A/SXM480A/SXM280A only)

USING AC POWER

Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder ( step

2)and 3) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”).

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

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.

REFRESH:

Be sure to fully discha ge a battery pack before recharging or storing it for a long period of time, otherwise the battery performance will be reduced.

1)Perform steps 1) th ough 3) of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”.

2)Press REFRESH rfor over 2 seconds. The REFRESH lamp (blinks to indicate discharging has started.

3)When discharging is finished, charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp * blinks.

Charge marker helps you remember whether the battery pack has been charged or not. Two colours are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means charged and which means discharged.

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Contents Automatic Demonstration Dear CustomerProvided Accessories AC Adapter Power CordPrecautions NEW ZEALAND, Please Return Batteries by Mail to Index LCD Monitor/Viewfinder, Indications Pg , 10Using AC Power Charging the Battery PackUsing the Battery Pack Getting StartedDate/Time Settings System Menu180 Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting Shoulder Strap AttachmentCONTROLS, Connectors and Indicators During PlaybackStabilizer Recording Playback Shooting while using the viewfinder Make sureShooting while using the LCD monitor* Make For Video RECORDING/VIDEO PlaybackBasic Features Picture Stabiliser5Sec. Rec 5-sec. Recording Zooming Quick ReviewRetake Counter Memory TrackingTBC Time Base Corrector Playback Special Effects GR-SXM78EAConnections To a TV/VCR Tape DubbingUsing The Cassette Adapter Connection To a Personal ComputerOptional Keyspan USA-19 USB PDA Adapter is required Volume - - -6- - - + #$%Press the Menu Wheel To display Menu SettingsCamera Menu 1To brighten the image, rotate the Menu Wheel downwardOutdoors on a sunny day White balance is adjustedAutomatically Outdoors on a cloudy dayREC Mode System MenuDATE/TIME Advanced Features Fade/Wipe EffectsProgramme AE With Special Effects Digital EffectsS1/2000 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Ertyiu Insert Editing Playback ZoomAnimation And Time-Lapse Audio DubbingRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit VCRRecording deck SET REMOTE/VCR CodeMake Connections JVC VCR Equipped with Remote Pause Terminal Select Cenes Automatic Editing to VCRTroubleshooting Animation or Time-Lapse is not availableVideo Light for applicable models General Battery PrecautionsBattery Packs CassettesHow To Handle a CD-ROM for applicable models For Your MaintenanceLCD Monitor for applicable models Specifications Optional Accessories

GR-SXM48EA, GR-SX140A, GR-SXM480A, GR-SXM780A, GR-SXM78EA specifications

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