4EN

Marks

To AC outlet

CHARGE indicator

REFRESH switch

REFRESH indicator

REFRESH

The AC Power Adapter/Charger features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharg- ing.

Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

To discharge the battery . . .

.... attach the battery pack to the adapter as

shown in the above illustration. Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts, and goes out when discharging is complete.

AHook on.

B Push in.

BATTERY RELEASE

GETTINGSTARTED

Power

This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power.

NOTES:

No function is available without power supply.

Use only the specified power supply.

Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

1 SUPPLY POWER

Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet.

2 ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

•The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

 

3 When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit,

charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite the

direction of the arrow.

 

 

 

 

 

Battery pack

Charging time

 

Discharging time

 

 

 

 

BN-V12U

approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

 

approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

 

 

 

 

BN-V20U

approx. 1 hr. 50 min

 

approx. 6 hrs. 40 min.

 

 

 

 

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

1 Hook its end to the camcorder (

) and push the battery

pack in until it locks in place (

) .

DETACH BATTERY PACK

2 Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

 

 

Battery pack

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

 

 

 

BN-V12U

75

(40)

 

 

 

BN-V20U

115

(70)

 

 

 

( ) : when the video light is on (GR-AX501/AX401 only).

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.

INFORMATION:

VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80EG AC Power Adapter/Charger.

The BN-V856U battery pack provides approx. 7 hours of recording time when the video light is off. Also read thoroughly the VU-V856KIT’s instruction manuals.

It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger. Use the optional AA-V80EG AC Power Adapter/Charger.

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JVC GR-AX501, GR-AX401, GR-AX301, GR-AX201 manual Power, Charging the Battery Pack, Using the Battery Pack

GR-AX401, GR-AX501, GR-AX201, GR-AX301 specifications

The JVC GR-AX series of camcorders, including the GR-AX301, GR-AX201, GR-AX501, and GR-AX401, represents a versatile and innovative range designed for both amateur and semi-professional videographers. Each model shares a range of core features and technologies, while also offering unique characteristics to cater to different user needs.

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For audio recording, the GR-AX series utilizes built-in stereo microphones, ensuring high-quality sound capture to complement the visual content. The ability to connect external microphones provides even more versatility for sound recording, making it suitable for interviews or more complex audio setups.

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