STORE BATTERY:Date/Time Settings
Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack by1)Set the Power Switch ! to O � while pressing
performing the following steps storing it for a longdown the Lock Button 0 located on the switch.
period of time, otherwise the battery performance2)Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The Menu Screen
will be reduced.appears.
1) Attach the battery to the camcorder with no3)Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select
cassette inserted.O4TO SYSTEM MENU � and press it to display
2) Set the Power Switch ! to O � or O � whileSYSTEM MENU. Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to
pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on theselect O4NEXT � and press it to display the next
switch.page.
4)Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select ODATE/
YDuring charging or discharging, the camcorder
TIME� and press it. The DATE/TIME Menu
cannot be operated.
appears.
YCharging and discharging is not possible if the
5)To set OYEAR �, OMONTH �, ODAY � or OTIME�
wrong type of battery is used.
(hour/minute), rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to
YWhen charging the battery pack for the first time
select the desired item, and press it. When the
or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp
setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Wheel
* may not light. Remove the battery pack from
1 until the correct setting appears and then
the camcorder, then try charging again.
press it. The setting stops blinking.
YIf a fully-charged batteryOs operation time remains
6)When none of these settings (OYEAR �,
extremely short, the battery is worn out. Please
OMONTH �, ODAY �, OTIME�) blinks, rotate the
purchase a new one.
MENU Wheel 1 to select O4EXIT�, and press it.
YPerform charging where the temperature is
The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight
between 10!C and 35!C (50!F and 95!F). 20!C to
bar on O4RETURN �.
25!C (68!F to 77!F) is the ideal temperature range
7)Press the MENU Wheel 1 in to close the Menu
for charging. If the environment is too cold,
Screen.
charging may be incomplete.
YTo display the date and time in the camcorderOs
YCharging time varies according to the ambient
display and on a connected TV, see DATE/TIME
temperature and the status of the battery pack.
DISP. ( pg. 20) in SYSTEM MENU.
YSince the AC Adapter processes electricity
YThe date/time cannot be stored in memory if the
internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to
built-in clock battery runs out. Consult an
use it only in well-ventilated areas.
authorised JVC dealer for replacement, or set the
YThe following operation stops charging or
date/time as necessary before you start shooting.
discharging:
YSet the Power Switch ! to OPLAY�, O � or O �.
YDisconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
YUnplug the AC AdapterOs power cord from the1
AC outlet.
YDetach the battery from the camcorder.!
YUsing the optional AA-V15 AC Power Adapter/
Charger, you can charge the BN-V11U/V12U/0
V20U/V400U battery pack without the camcorder.
However, it cannot be used as an AC adapter.
YTo avoid interference with reception, do not useDATETIME12-hour
the AC Adapter near a radio.YEAR2002indication with
YRecording time is reduced significantly whenMONTHJUNAM or PM
DAY28
Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engagedTIME8:20PM
repeatedly.
YBefore extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
.EXIT
planned shooting time.
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