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STORE BATTERY:7) Press the MENU Wheel 1 in to select O3EXIT�
Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack by performing theto close the Menu Screen.
following steps before storing it for a long period af time,Y To display the date and time in the
otherwise the battery performance will be reduced.camcorderOs display and on a connected TV,
1) Attach the battery to the camcorder with no cassettesee DATE/TIME DISP. ( pg. 15) in
inserted.SYSTEM MENU.
2) Set the Power Switch $ to O� or O� while pressingY The date/time cannot be stored in memory if
down the Lock Button #.the built-in clock battery runs out. Consult an
YDuring charging or discharging, the camcorder cannotauthorised JVC dealer for replacement, or
be operated.set the date/time as necessary before you
YCharging and discharging are not possible if the wrongstart shooting.
type of battery is used.
GETTING STARTEDYWhen charging the battery pack for the Ţrst time or after12-hour
DATE T I MESET
a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp % may notindication with
light. Remove the battery pack from the camcorder,YMEOANRTH20066AM or PM
then try charging again.DAY28
TIMEPM8:20
YIf a fully-charged batteryOs operation time remains
extremely short, the battery is worn out. Please
purchase a new one.
YPerform charging where the temperature is betweenRETURN
10!C and 35!C (50!F and 95!F). 20!C to 25!C (68!F to
77!F) is the ideal temperature range. If the environmentGrip Adjustment
is too cold, charging may be incomplete.1) Separate the Velcro strip.
YCharging time varies according to the ambient
2) Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
temperature and the status of the battery pack.
grip.
YSince the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it
becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in3) Adjust so that your thumb and Ţngers can easily
well-ventilated areas.operate the Recording Start/Stop Button " and
YThe following operation stops charging or discharging:Power Zoom Lever 3. Refasten the Velcro strip.
YSet the Power Switch $ to OPLAY�, O� or O�.
3
YDisconnect AC Adapter from the AC outlet.
YDetach the battery from the camcorder.
YUsing the optional AA-V15 AC Power Adapter/Charger,
"
you can charge the BN-V10U/V12U/V20U/V400U
battery pack without the camcorder.
Velcro
However, it cannot be used as an AC adapter.
strip
YTo avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC
Adapter near a radio.
YRecording time is reduced signiŢcantly when Zoom or
Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or theViewŢnder Adjustment
LCD monitor is used repeatedly.1) Set the Power Switch $ to O� or O� while
YBefore extended use, it is recommended that youpressing down the Lock Button #.
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the2) Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.
planned shooting time.Pull up the viewŢnder and adjust it manually to get
Date/Time Settingsthe best view.
3) Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control , until the
1) Set the Power Switch $ to O� while pressingindications in the viewŢnder are clearly focused.
down the Lock Button #.
2) Press the MENU Wheel 1 in. The TOP MENU
Screen appears.45°
3) Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select O3TO
SYSTEM MENU� and press it.
4) Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select O3DATE/
TIME SET� and press it. The DATE/TIME SET
Menu appears.,
5) To set OYEAR�, OMONTH�, ODAY� or OTIME� (hour/
minute), rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select the
desired item, and press it. When the setting
begins blinking, rotate the MENU Wheel 1 until
the correct setting appears and then press it. ThePAUSE
setting stops blinking.
6) When none of these settings (OYEAR�, OMONTH�,
ODAY�, OTIME�) blinks, rotate the MENU Wheel 1
to select O3RETURN� and press it, to go to Menu
Screen.
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