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Using The Battery Pack

 

 

If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears

 

 

 

 

 

instead of the battery status even though you

Perform steps 2 3 in “Charging The Battery

 

tried to press DATA several times, there may

Pack” ( pg. 12).

 

 

 

be a problem with your battery. In such a

Maximum continuous recording time

 

case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

 

 

 

 

Using AC Power

Battery pack

LCD monitor

Viewfinder on

 

on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform step 4 5 in “Charging The Battery

 

 

 

 

BN-VF808U*

1 hr. 50 min.

2 hrs. 15 min.

 

 

Pack” ( pg. 12).

BN-VF815U

3 hrs. 40 min.

4 hrs. 30 min.

 

NOTE:

BN-VF823U

5 hrs. 30 min.

6 hrs. 45 min.

 

The provided AC Adapter features automatic

 

 

 

 

voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to

* Provided

 

 

 

 

 

 

240 V.

 

 

 

 

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NOTES:

Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions:

Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.

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.

When the battery is attached, press DATA.

BATTERY CONDITION

LEVEL MAX TIME

100%

 

LCD

50

 

110min

 

FINDER

 

 

0

 

135min

When the Power Switch is set to “OFF”, it is displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds.

When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” or “REC”, press DATA again to return to the normal screen.

Data battery status cannot be displayed during playback or while recording is in progress.

INFORMATION:

The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation. If you want to use the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully.

Language Settings

The language on the display can be changed. ( pg. 24)

1 Select

LANGUAGE

 

ENGLISH

2SET

1 Open the LCD monitor fully.

2 Set the Power Switch to “REC” or “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

If set to “REC”, the recording mode should be set to M( pg. 18).

3 Press MENU.

4 Select “SYSTEM”, press SET or 2.

5 Select “LANGUAGE”, press SET or 2.

6 Select the desired language, press SET or

2.

7 Press MENU.

Press 1 whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen.

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