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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.

battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, 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. 69.
Charging The Battery PackBattery packBN-V416U orBN-V428UTo AC outletPOWER indicatorAC Power Adapter/ChargerCHARGE indicator DC OUT connector

1Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.

2Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.

3Attach the battery pack with the YZ mark aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started.

4When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished. Remove the battery pack.

5Unplug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord from the AC outlet.

Battery packCharging time

 

 

BN-V416U

Approx. 2 hr.

 

 

BN-V428U*

Approx. 3 hr. 20 min.

 

 

* Provided

 

NOTES:

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

●If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the AC Power Adapter/Charger during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops.

●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 CHARGE indicator may not light. In this case, remove the

Using The Battery PackPower SwitchArrowLock ButtonBATT.RELEASE Switch

1With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount a.

2Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.

To detach the battery pack...

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

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.

INFORMATION:

The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/ Charger:

VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15U AC Power Adapter/Charger

VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger

Read the kit’s instruction manual before using. Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcorder.