Power
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
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1Insert the terminal end of the battery pack into the
battery pack mount ), then firmly push the end of theTo DC
battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locksconnector
into place as shown in the illustration.
2Set the Power Switch 8 to OOFF�. Connect the ACAC
Adapter to the camcorder, then connect the PowerAdapter
Cord to the AC Adapter.
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3Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet. The Power
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lamp 6 on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging
has started.To AC outlet6
4When the Power lamp 6 goes off, charging is
finished. Unplug the Power Cord from the AC outlet.Battery pack
Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
To Detach The Battery Pack:
While sliding BATT. RELEASE y up, detach it.
ATTENTION
Battery packCharging time
Before detaching the power source, make sure that the
BN-V107Uapprox. 1 hr. 30 min.
camcorderOs power is turned off. Failure to do so can
BN-V114U (optional)approx. 3 hrs.result in a camcorder malfunction.
Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.INFORMATION
The extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of
a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/Charger:
USING THE BATTERY PACK
VU-V840 KIT : BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15 AC
Perform step 1 of OCHARGING THE BATTERY PACK�.Power Adapter/Charger
VU-V856 KIT : BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80 AC
Approximate recording time
Power Adapter/Charger
Battery packLCD monitor onViewfinder onRead the kit's instruction manual before using.
BN-V107U1 hr. 5 min.1 hr. 25 min.Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC
Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or
BN-V114U BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply
2 hrs.10 min.2 hrs. 55 min.
(optional)
power directly to the camcorder.
BN-V840U
5 hrs. 50 min.7 hrs. 50 min.NOTES:
(optional)
I If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack,
BN-V856U
8 hrs. 20 min.11 hrs. 10 min.remove it first.
(optional)I During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.
I Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is
used.
I When charging the battery pack for the first time or after
USING AC POWER
a long storage period, the Power lamp 6 may not light.
Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then try
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder as shown in
charging again.
the following illustration.
I If a fully-charged batteryOs operation time remains
Y The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltageextremely short, the battery is worn out. Please purchase
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.a new one.
I Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or
Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD
monitor is used repeatedly.
I Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare
enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned
shooting time.
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