JVC GR-DVL512 Camcorder User Manual


 
8 EN
GETTING STARTED
(cont.)
Power
This camcorders 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
1
Tilt the viewfinder upward . With the arrow on the
battery pack pointing downward, push the battery
pack slightly against the battery pack mount , then
slide down the battery pack until it locks in place .
2
Set the Power Switch to OFF. Connect the AC
Adapter to the camcorder .
3
Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet .
The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to
indicate charging has started.
4
When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit,
charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the
AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the
camcorder.
To Detach The Battery Pack . . .
.... slide BAT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
NOTES:
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 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.
Using the optional AA-V40U AC Power Adapter/
Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U
battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot
be used as an AC adapter.
To AC outlet
Battery pack
AC Adapter
Battery pack
BN-V408U
BN-V416U (optional)
BN-V428U (optional)
Charging time
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
approx. 2 hrs.
approx. 3 hrs. 20 min.
CHARGE Lamp
To DC
connector
For other notes, pg. 71
BAT. RELEASE Switch
Power Switch