8EN

CHG. (charge) indicator

GETTINGSTARTED

Power

POWER indicator

END indicator

Marks

To AC outlet

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 specified power supply.

Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

SUPPLY POWER

1 Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet. The power indicator lights.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

REFRESH switch

REFRESH indicator

Charge marker

** CHARGE MARKER

A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two colors are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means charged and which means discharged.

2 Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place. The CHG. indicator lights.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

3 When charging is completed, the END indicator lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow.

BATT. PACK

CHARGE

DISCHARGE

BN-V11U

approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

 

 

 

BN-V12U

approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

 

 

 

BN-V22U

approx. 2 hrs. 10 min.

approx. 7 hrs.

 

 

 

BN-V25U

approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.

approx. 10 hrs.

 

 

 

Hook on.

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

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.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

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

DETACH BATTERY PACK

2 Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME

BATT. PACK

GR-AX837/AX537/AX437

GR-AX237

BN-V11U

1 hr. 10 min. (40 min.)

1 hr. 10 min.

BN-V12U

1 hr. 10 min. (40 min.)

1 hr. 10 min.

BN-V22U

2 hrs. 20 min. (1hr. 25 min.)

2 hrs. 25 min.

BN-V25U

3 hrs. 5 min. (1hr. 55 min.)

3 hrs. 10 min.

( ): when the video light is on (GR-AX837/AX537 only).

**REFRESH

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging.

To discharge the battery . . .

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

illustration to the left. Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts, and goes out when discharging is complete.

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JVC GR-AX537, GR-AX837, GR-AX437, GR-AX237 manual Supply Power, Attach Battery Pack, Detach Battery Pack

GR-AX437, GR-AX537, GR-AX837, GR-AX237 specifications

The JVC GR-AX series of camcorders, particularly the models GR-AX237, GR-AX837, GR-AX537, and GR-AX437, are notable for their accessible design and impressive performance characteristics, making them popular choices for both amateur and semi-professional videographers during their time of release.

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