JVC GR-DVX509ED, GR-DVX709ED 10 EN, Power, Charging The Battery Pack, Using The Battery Pack

10 EN GETTING STARTED

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

Lock Button

BATT.RELEASE

Tab

Power Switch

CHARGE Lamp

To DC connector

c

AC Adapter d

Open the cover.

Power Cord

To AC outlet

e

1With the arrow on the battery pack pointing to the lens side, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount a, then slide the battery pack until it locks in place b.

2Set the Power Switch to “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

3Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder c, then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter d.

4Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet e.

5The CHARGE Lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.

6When the CHARGE Lamp stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished.

7Unplug the Power Cord from the AC outlet.

8Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

To detach the battery pack...

While sliding and holding the BATT.RELEASE tab to the right, remove it.

Battery pack	Charging time
BN-V306U	Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V312U	Approx. 2 hr. 40 min.
(optional)

NOTES:

●During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.

●If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.

●When charging the battery pack for the first time or after 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.

●For other notes,  pg. 81.

Using The Battery Pack

Perform step 1 of “Charging The Battery Pack” in the left column.

Approximate recording time

For GR-DVX709:

Battery pack	LCD monitor on	Viewfinder on
BN-V306U*	45 min.	55 min.
BN-V312U	1 hr. 40 min.	2 hr.
BN-V840U	4 hr. 50 min.	5 hr. 40 min.
BN-V856U	7 hr. 20 min.	8 hr. 35 min.
For GR-DVX509/400:
Battery pack	LCD monitor on	Viewfinder on
BN-V306U*	50 min.	1 hr. 05 min.
BN-V312U	1 hr. 50 min.	2 hr. 15 min.
BN-V840U	5 hr. 20 min.	6 hr. 40 min.
BN-V856U	8 hr. 10 min.	10 hr. 10 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.