Using the Battery Pack, Using AC Power | JVC GR-DVL500 guide

Tilt the viewfinder upward 1.

BATTERY RELEASE

Button

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3

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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.

INFORMATION:

VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger. Read the VU-V856KIT’s instruction manuals before using.

It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/ Charger. Use the optional AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.

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USING THE BATTERY PACK

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2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2, then slide down the battery pack to attach it 3.

•If the battery pack is attached with its mark set in the wrong direction, a malfunction may occur.

To Detach The Battery Pack. . .

.... tilt the viewfinder upward 1 and slide the battery

pack up slightly while pressing BATTERY RELEASE to detach it.

Approximate recording time

Battery pack	LCD monitor on/	LCD monitor off/
	Viewfinder off	Viewfinder on

BN-V408U	1 hr.	1 hr. 15 min.
	(35 min.)	(40 min.)
BN-V416U	2 hrs.	2 hrs.	30 min.
(optional)	(1hr. 10 min.)	(1 hr. 20 min.)

BN-V428U	3 hrs. 30 min.	4 hrs.	20 min.
(optional)	(2 hrs.)	(2 hrs.	20 min.)

BN-V856U	7 hrs.	8 hrs.	40 min.
(optional)	(4 hrs.)	(4 hrs.	40 min.)

() : when the video light is on.

NOTES:

●Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions:

•Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.

•The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

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

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in the illustration).

NOTES:

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

● For other notes, pg. 8.	To AC outlet
	To AC outlet
	Power cord
	AC Power
	Adapter/Charger
To DC Input	To DC OUT
connector	connector

DC cord

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JVC GR-DVL500 specifications Using the Battery Pack, Using AC Power, To Detach The Battery Pack, Approximate recording time

Contents

GR-DVL500 GR-DVL300 It is recommended that you Dear Customer Power Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or Polarization Cleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement Parts Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Safety Precautions AA-V40U RM-V716U AAA R03 Battery x Shoulder Strap AC Power Adapter/Charger Remote Control UnitFor remote control unit Editing Cable Automatic Demonstration Charging the Battery Pack PowerLithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures About Batteries Using AC Power Using the Battery PackTo Detach The Battery Pack Approximate recording time Viewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap Attachment EN11 Date/Time Settings Loading/Unloading a Cassette 12 EN Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingEN13 During playback of a tape recorded on another To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display Power pg14 EN Load a Cassette pg Journalistic Shooting EN15SELF-RECORDING OFF Motor Drive Mode Snapshot Mode Selection16 EN Snapshot EN17 18 EN Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom Out When a blank portion is recorded on a tape EN19Proper recording To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video Light20 EN Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required Feature Manual Focus Feature Auto FocusEN21 To obtain correct focus See pg 22 ENIf you have selected , or Go to step EN23 Menu Screen Explanations Menu Screen Explanations EN25 Fade/Wipe Effects 26 ENPicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection To Deactivate The Selected Effect Fader And Wipe Menu EN27 To Deactivate The Selected Mode 28 ENProgram AE With Special Effects Exposure Control Iris LockEN29 30 EN White Balance AdjustmentTo Return To Automatic White Balance To Change The Tint For Recording Available only with the remote control provided pg To Control The Speaker VolumeEN31 Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects 32 EN Playback Sound DisplayEN33 VCR 34 EN If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step EN35To monitor the picture and sound from 36 EN Connection To a Personal ComputerDate/time information cannot be captured into the PC Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector EN37Make sure all units are turned off Dubbing To a VCR 38 ENCore filter reduces interference YTU94146A S-Video cable Make sure the camcorder’s power is off EN39To use this camcorder as a player Installing The Batteries Re-attach the battery compartment cover40 EN EN41 Feature Frame-By-Frame Playback Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Playback Zoom 42 EN Feature Playback Special Effects EN43To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image 44 EN VCR Code ListRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit SET REMOTE/VCR Code EN45 JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorMake Connections VCR other than above Select Scenes 46 EN Automatic Editing to VCR EN47 For More Accurate Editing 48 ENDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Recording deck EN49 Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Audio Dubbing 50 ENTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing EN51 Insert Editing 52 EN Clean the lens and checkCorrective Action Replace with new cassette EN53 54 EN Troubleshooting EN55 When the LCD monitorsLCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink Angle of the LCD monitor 56 EN EN57 Cleaning The Camcorder 58 ENAfter Use LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording EN59 Indications Function LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Recording Check TAPE’S Erase Protection Switch Insert Error DUB ErrorTape Check TAPE’S Erase Protection Switch Copying Failed Unit in Safeguard 345 6 7 # $ % 62 EN EN63 Temperature Range Specifications To prevent damage and prolong service life64 EN To avoid hazards EN65 66 EN pg , 9 EN67Date/Time Display pg , 32 Icons pg pg , 25, 32 68 EN EN69 For GeneralFor Digital Video Camera 70 EN For Connectors MEMOEN71 GR-DVL300