JVC GY-HD200UB GY-HD200U Owner's Manual - Page 79

PREPARATIONS Battery Operation (Cont'd) Precautions for the Battery Operation • Do not detach the battery pack while recording is taking place. • Do not connect or disconnect the DC cable while operating with a battery pack. The following symptoms may occur if the DC cable is connected or disconnected while operating with a battery pack. • The power is cut off for a moment when the DC cable is disconnected. • Noise to the video and audio signals occurs. Audio signal are muted. • When operation is continued with DC input after the battery pack capacity has been used up, set the POWER switch to OFF after the DC power is applied. Then switch ON again. • If the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is left with the battery pack attached, a small amount of power is consumed even if the POWER switch on the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is set to OFF. Remove the battery pack when the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 is not going to be used. Remaining Battery Power Display LCD monitor/Viewfinder • When you use an Anton Bauer battery, the remaining battery (capacity or time) can be displayed in the STATUS 1 screen of the LCD screen or viewfinder. Set BATTERY INFO. on the LCD/VF[3/4] menu screen to CAPA% or TIME to display the remaining battery. When using the IDX Endura battery, the remaining capacity (%) can be displayed. X See page 91. Operating Time with Battery Pack When a fully charged battery pack is attached, the approximate continuous operating time is as follows Battery Pack Continuous Operating Time (at 25°C (77°F)) Dionic 90 (U model) Approx. 3.2 hours Endura-7 (E model) Approx. 2.5 hours • Battery operating time may differ depending on the age of the battery pack, charging conditions and the operating environment, etc. Use the values in the table on the above for approximate reference times. • Operating time is reduced in areas with a cold environment. • Operating time is reduced when the power zoom lens and LCD are used frequently. Precautions for the Battery Pack • When the battery pack is not in use, it must be stored in a cool, dry place. Do not leave the battery pack in a place where it might be subject to a high temperature (under direct sunlight in a car, etc.), this could cause leakage of the fluid or shorten service life. • When the terminal section of the battery pack gets dirty, the operating time will be shortened. • If the operating time becomes greatly reduced even immediately after recharging, the service life of the battery pack is nearly finished. Purchase a new battery pack. When the remaining battery power is nearly exhausted, the following warnings will be generated. „ Viewfinder screen or LCD monitor When a Status screen is displayed (excluding the STATUS 2, 3 screen in the Camera mode) • Alarm indication: LOW VOLTAGE displayed. „ FRONT and BACK TALLY lamp on camera: Blinks „ Monitoring loudspeaker and PHONES jack: Alarm sound MEMO • After the remaining battery power warnings appear, the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 automatically stops operation if the battery power operation is continued. 38 Recharging • Recharge the battery pack after completely discharging it. Repeated recharging with residual charge remaining could result in reduced battery capacity. • If the battery capacity is reduced by repeating incomplete recharging, or recharging without discharging, once discharge the battery pack completely, then recharge it to restore the battery capacity. • If the battery pack is recharged with its internal temperature raised immediately after use, recharging may not be performed completely. • Perform charging in an environment where the temperature is between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F). 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may not complete. PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Turning the Power ON Turning the Power ON 1. Set the POWER switch to ON. This device turns on in Camera mode. „ The operation differs according to whether this device is in the Camera mode or in the VTR mode. The mode switches each time you press the CAM/VTR button. When the mode is switched, the VTR indicator displays the following statuses. While the mode is being switched : Flashing In VTR mode : Lit In Camera mode : Off Turning the Power OFF 1. Place the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 in the record-standby or STOP mode. 2. Set the POWER switch to OFF. 3. Remove the battery pack or the power supply to the DC INPUT connector. (When the camera is not going to be used for a longer period.) CAUTION • Do not set the POWER switch to OFF while recording is taking place. Confirm that the "STBY" or "STOP" indication is shown in the VTR operation mode indication area before the power is turned off. Should the POWER switch accidentally be set to OFF during a recording, wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power on again. • Always set the POWER switch to OFF before disconnecting the power supply. Do not remove the battery pack or turn AC adapter OFF while the POWER switch on the camera is still set to ON. VTR indicator VF BRIGHT USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 ND FILTER 2 1 MENU STATUS WHT.BAL AUTO AUTO AUDIO CH-1 LEVEL CH-2 ON OFF POWER REC LCD BRIGHT - + CAM/VTR AUDIO SELECT CH-1 CH-2 AUTO MANU TC DISPLAY TC UB GENE. FREE REC REGEN POWER switch CAM/VTR button Camera mode The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 enters the Camera mode. The camera image is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. When a recordable videocassette is loaded, the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 enters the record-standby mode automatically. "STBY" is displayed in the VTR operation mode indication area of the LCD monitor and/or in the viewfinder. In this condition, press the REC/VTR trigger button to start recording. * Playback is also possible in the Camera mode. Playback operation becomes possible when the STOP button is pressed to set the VTR operation mode indicator to indicate "STOP". VTR mode The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 enters the VTR mode. The camera image will not be displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. When a videocassette is loaded, the GYHD250/GY-HD251 enters the stop mode. "STOP" is displayed in the VTR operation mode indication area of the LCD monitor and/or in the viewfinder. HDV/DV input is possible through the IEEE1394 connector. 39