GETTING STARTED
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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
1Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.
2With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward,
push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack
mount a.
3Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.
4Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then
connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.
5Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet. The POWER/
CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate
charging has started.
6When 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
Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding BATT.
RELEASE to detach it.
* 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.
●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 wel l-
ventilated areas.
●Using the optional AA-V40 AC Power Adapter/Charger, you
can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U/V438U battery
pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as
an AC Adapter.
●After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record-Standby mode with the
cassette inserted, the camcorder will automatically turn off its
power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case, the battery
charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder.
Using The Battery Pack
Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.
Maximum continuous recording time
*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 3times the planned
shooting time.
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TTENTION:
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.
Power
Battery pack Charging time
BN-V408U* Approx. 1hr. 30 min.
BN-V416U Approx. 3hr.
BN-V428U Approx. 5hr.
BN-V438U Approx. 6hr. 30 min.
To AC outlet
POWER/CHARGE lamp
Battery pack
BATT. RELEASE
AC Adapter
Open the cover.
Power swit ch
Battery pack
mount
Arrow
Power cord
To DC connector
Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on
BN-V408U* 1 hr. 1hr. 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.
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