JVC GR-DV500, GR-DV800 10 EN, Power, Using The Battery Pack, Charging The Battery Pack, Arrow, NOTES:, NOTES:, AC Adapter, Lock Button, Power Switch, Battery pack, Battery pack

10 EN

Power

This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.

Charging The Battery Pack

Power Switch

Lock Button

BATT.RELEASE SwitchArrowPower/Charge Lamp

Battery pack	Charging time
BN-V408U	Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V416U	Approx. 3 hr.
(optional)
BN-V428U	Approx. 5 hr.
(optional)

NOTES:

● If the protective cap is attached to the battery

pack, remove it first.

● During charging, the camcorder cannot be

operated.

● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of

battery is used.

● When charging the battery pack for the first time

or after a long storage period, the power/charge

lamp may not light. In this case, remove the

battery pack from the AC Adapter, then try

charging again.

● If the battery operation time remains extremely

short even after having been fully charged, the

battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.

Please purchase a new one.

● Using the optional AA-V40 AC Power Adapter/

AC AdapterTo AC outlet d

Open the cover.

Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/

V428U battery pack without the camcorder.

However, it cannot be used as an AC Adapter.

● For other notes,  pg. 68.

To DC connector c

1With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount a.

2Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.

3Set the Power Switch to “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder c.

5Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet d.

6The power/charge lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.

7When the power/charge lamp goes out, charging is finished.

8Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.

9Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

To detach the battery pack...

Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding BATT. RELEASE to detach it.

Using The Battery Pack

Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Charging The Battery Pack” in the left column.

Maximum continuous recording time

Battery pack	LCD monitor on	Viewfinder on
BN-V408U*	1 hr. 10 min.	1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V416U	2 hr. 20 min.	3 hr.
BN-V428U	4 hr.	5 hr. 10 min.
BN-V840U	5 hr. 30 min.	7 hr. 15 min.
BN-V856U	7 hr. 40 min.	10 hr. 20 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.

●Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.