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Using the battery pack, Data battery system, Using ac power – JVC GR-DF420 User Manual

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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.

ATTENTION:

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

45 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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