Samsung GR-DF420 Camcorder User Manual


 
EN 13
GETTING STARTED
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GETTING STARTED
Using The Battery Pack
Perform steps 23 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 3 times the
planned shooting time.
A
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.
Data Battery System
You can check the remaining battery power and
the recordable time.
1) Make sure the battery is attached and the
Power Switch is set to “OFF”.
2) Open the LCD monitor fully.
3) Press BATT. DATA, and the battery status
screen appears.
It can be displayed on the viewfinder when the
LCD monitor is closed.
It is displayed for 5 seconds if the button is
pressed and released quickly, and for 15
seconds if the button is pressed and hold for
several seconds.
If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears
instead of the battery status even though you
tried to press BATT. DATA several times, there
may be a problem on the battery. In such a
case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Using AC Power
Perform steps 46 in “Charging The Battery
Pack”.
NOTE:
The provided AC Adapter features automatic
voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to
240 V.
About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries
apart, or expose them to flame or excessive
heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its
terminals to come in contact with metals, as this
can result in a short circuit and possibly start a
fire.
To resume the original function of the
accurate battery power indication
If the battery power indication differs from the
actual operating time, fully charge the battery,
and then run it down. However this function may
not turn back if the battery was used for a long
period of time under extremely high/low
temperature condition or charged too many
times.
Battery pack
LCD monitor
on
Viewfinder on
BN-VF707U* 1 hr. 5 min. 1 hr. 25 min.
BN-VF714U 2 hr. 20 min. 3 hr.
BN-VF733U 5 hr. 25 min. 7 hr. 5 min.
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