Press 1 whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen.
Press MENU.
7
Press MENU.
Select “SYSTEM”, press SET or 2. Select “LANGUAGE”, press SET or 2. Select the desired language, press SET or
3
4
5
6
2.
ENGLISH
2 SET
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. 20).
LANGUAGE
1 Select
● If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Using AC Power
NOTE:
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
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. 34)

14 EN GETTING STARTED

Using The Battery Pack

Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Pack” ( pg. 13).

Maximum continuous recording time

Battery pack

LCD monitor

Viewfinder on

on

 

 

 

 

 

BN-VF808U*

1 hr. 50 min.

2 hrs. 15 min.

 

 

 

BN-VF815U

3 hrs. 40 min.

4 hrs. 30 min.

 

 

 

BN-VF823U

5 hrs. 30 min.

6 hrs. 45 min.

 

 

 

* Provided

 

 

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

100% MAX TIME

LCD

50%

 

 

min

 

 

 

 

 

FINDER

 

 

 

 

 

0%

 

 

min

 

 

 

 

●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.