Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.
12 EN GETTING STARTED

Power

 

NOTES:

 

 

● It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are

This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you

used in this camcorder. Using generic non-JVC batteries

choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use

can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.

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

provided power supply units with other equipment.

it first.

 

 

Charging The Battery Pack

● 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

Power switch

POWER/CHARGE lamp

light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the

 

 

camcorder, then try charging again.

 

Battery pack

● If the battery operation time remains extremely short even

 

mount

after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and

 

 

needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.

 

Battery pack

● 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-V40 AC Power Adapter/Charger, you

 

Arrow

can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U/V438U battery

 

pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as

 

 

Open the cover.

 

an AC Adapter.

To DC

● After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record-Standby mode with the

cassette inserted, the camcorder will automatically turn off its

connector

power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case, the battery

 

 

 

 

charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder.

 

BATT. RELEASE

Using The Battery Pack

Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.

To AC outlet AC Adapter

1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.

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

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

4

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

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

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

Battery pack

Charging time

 

 

BN-V408U*

Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

 

 

BN-V416U

Approx. 3 hr.

 

 

BN-V428U

Approx. 5 hr.

 

 

BN-V438U

Approx. 6 hr. 30 min.

 

 

* Provided

 

Maximum continuous recording time

Battery pack

LCD monitor on

Viewfinder on

 

 

 

BN-V408U*

1 hr.

1 hr. 10 min.

 

 

 

BN-V416U

1 hr. 55 min.

2 hr. 15 min.

 

 

 

BN-V428U

3 hr. 20 min.

3 hr. 55 min.

 

 

 

BN-V438U

4 hr. 35 min.

5 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.

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.