EN 11

ATTENTION:About Batteries

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:

 

The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set

 

composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/

 

Charger:

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-

 

V15EG or AA-V15EK AC Power Adapter/Charger

 

VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-

 

V80EG or AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger

 

Read the kit’s instruction manual before using.

 

Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC

 

Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or

 

BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and

 

supply power directly to the camcorder.

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart,

 

NOTE:

or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may

It is not possible to use the optional VL-V3U Video

cause a fire or explosion.

Light, VL-F3U Flash, MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom

WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals

Microphone or MZ-V5U Stereo Microphone if the

to come in contact with metals, as this can result in

BN-V840U or BN-V856U battery pack is used.

a short circuit and possibly start a fire.

Using AC PowerThe Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large

 

power capacity. However, when one is exposed to

 

cold temperatures (below 10°C), its usage time

 

becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this

 

happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or

AC Adapter

other warm, protected place for a short time, then

re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery

 

Open the cover.

pack itself is not cold, it should not affect

performance.

 

 

(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery

To DC connector

pack does not come in direct contact with it.)

For other notes,  pg. 64.

Power Cord

 

To AC outlet

1Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder a, then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter b.

2Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet c.

NOTES:

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

●For other notes,  pg. 64.