JVC GR-DVL512 GETTING STARTED cont, Power, Charging The Battery Pack, For other notes,  pg

Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 4.

8 EN 213

BAT. RELEASE Switch

Power Switch

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

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

1 Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. 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 until it locks in place 3.

2

5AC Adapter

To AC outlet

CHARGE Lamp

Battery pack

4To DC

connector

3 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet 5.

The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.

4 When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

.... slide BAT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

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

Battery pack	Charging time
BN-V408U	approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V416U (optional)	approx. 2 hrs.
BN-V428U (optional)	approx. 3 hrs. 20 min.

a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp may not light.

In this case, remove the battery pack from the

camcorder, 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-V40U AC Power Adapter/

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. 71