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For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
which is located on the bottom of cabinet.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
AA-V50U
INSTRUCTIONS
AC POWER ADAPTER/CHARGER
ADAPTATEUR SECTEUR/CHARGEUR DE BATTERIE
ADAPTADOR/CARGADOR DE CA
LYT0388-001A
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL


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EN-2
Thank you for purchasing the JVC AC Power Adapter/
Charger. This unit provides DC power for the JVC
Digital Video Camera from a household AC outlet. It
can be used to recharge the JVC battery pack for
exclusive use with the JVC Digital Video Camera, and
is capable of charging two battery packs
consecutively. To avoid problems and obtain the best
results, please read this instruction booklet carefully
before use. Before using as a power adapter, make
sure that this unit's model number is the same as that
of the power supply unit specified in the instruction
manual of the equipment you wish to power.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
NOTE:
The rating plate (Serial number plate) is on the
bottom of the unit.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
This unit should be used with AC 120V`
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, 60 Hz
only in the USA and Canada. In other countries,
this unit should be used with AC 110 ­ 240 V`
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50/60 Hz only.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do
NOT use any other power source.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.


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EN-3
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
In case of connecting attached Power Cord Plug to
AC wall outlet other than American National
Standard C73 series type, use an AC plug adapter,
so called "Siemens Plug", as shown below.
For this AC plug adapter,
consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
CAUTIONS:
· If used near a radio, this unit may interfere with
reception.
· Prevent inflammables, water and metallic objects from
entering the unit.
· Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
· Do not apply shocks to the unit.
· Do not subject the unit to direct sunlight.
· Avoid using the unit in extremely hot or humid places.
· Avoid using the unit in places subject to vibrations.
A WORD ON THE EXCLUSIVE BATTERY PACKS
The battery packs are lithium-ion.
Give attention to the following to make the most of
their characteristics.
For charging: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
For operating: 0°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
For storing: ­10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)
Plug adapter(optional)
INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Change or modifications not approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has
been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.


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EN-4
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
You can charge one battery pack at a time, or two consecutively.
To AC outlet
Battery pack
BN-V507U or
BN-V514U
Power cord
Charger
indicator 2
DC OUT terminal
Power lamp
Charger
indicator 1
AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V50U


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EN-5
4
DETACH BATTERY/BATTERIES
Slide the battery or batteries in the
opposite direction of the arrow and lift
off. Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/
Charger's power cord from an AC outlet.
NOTE:
Perform charging where the temperature is
between 10° and 35°C. (20°­25°C is the ideal
temperature range for charging.) If the
environment is too cold, charging may be
incomplete.
Battery pack
ONE
TWO
BN-V507U
approx. 1 hr.
approx. 3 hrs.*
30 min.*
BN-V514U
approx. 3 hrs.*
approx. 6 hrs.*
* When charged at temperatures between 20°
and 25°C.
·When charging Battery Packs after a long
storage period, charging time will be longer
than the time indicated above.
BATTERY PACK CHARGING TIME
1
SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER
Make sure you unplug the camcorder's
DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/
Charger.
Plug the AC Adapter/Charger's power
cord into an AC outlet. The power lamp
comes on.
2
ATTACH BATTERY/BATTERIES
Attach the battery pack while making sure
its terminal side
1 is in contact with the
indicator side of the battery pack mount
on the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
· The Charger Indicator (1 or 2) begins
blinking to indicate charging has started.
3
CONFIRM STATUS
When the charger indicator stops blinking
but stays lit, charging is finished.
· If two batteries are attached to the
charger, they will be charged in the
order that they were attached.