JVC GR-DX317, GR-DX107 Charging The Battery Pack, Using The Battery Pack, Using AC Power

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/CHARGE

Tabs Notcheslamp

Power switch

Open the cover.

Battery pack

	To DC connector
	AC Adapter
BATT.	Power cord
RELEASE	To AC outlet

1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.

2 Align the battery pack’s two notches with the tabs on the camcorder’s battery pack mount.

3 Insert the terminal end a of the battery pack into the battery pack mount.

4 Firmly push the end b of the battery pack until it locks into place.

5 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.

6 Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet. The POWER/ CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.

7 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is finished. Unplug the Power Cord from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

To detach the battery pack

While sliding BATT. RELEASE, remove the battery pack.

Battery pack	Charging time
BN-V107U*	Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V114U	Approx. 3 hr.
* Provided

NOTES:

●It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used in this camcorder. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.

●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.

GETTING STARTED EN 11

● 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 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.

● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well- ventilated areas.

● Using the optional AA-V100 AC Power Adapter/Charger, you can charge the BN-V107U/V114U battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an AC

power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case, the battery			STARTED
Adapter.
● After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record-Standby mode with the
cassette inserted, the camcorder will automatically turn off its
charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder.			GETTING
Using The Battery Pack
Perform steps 2 – 4 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.
Maximum continuous recording time
Battery pack	LCD monitor on	Viewfinder on
BN-V107U*	1 hr. 10 min.	1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V114U	2 hr. 25 min.	3 hr. 00 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.

•The LED Light is used.

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

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.

Using AC Power

Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter as shown in the illustration.

NOTE:

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

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion.

WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire.