Q: How to replace the battery of the JVC GR-DA20E?

Removing the battery Set the power switch to OFF Press OPEN and slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrows Press and hold the release button BATT. , then remove the battery Installing the new battery Align the battery according to the Delta (△) arrow engraved on it Insert the battery until it clicks into place Replace the battery cover Compatible batteries BN-VF808U (supplied): approximately 90 minutes of recording BN-VF815U : approximately 3 hours 45 minutes of recording BN-VF823U : approximately 5 hours 40 minutes of recording Important: Only use original JVC batteries. Non-JVC generic batteries may damage the built-in charging circuit of your camcorder.

Question 1

My Everio GZ-MS230 camera won't turn on after long storage - what should I do?

Accepted Answer

After a long period of inactivity, the most common issue is that the BN-VG107U battery has completely discharged. Here’s how to bring it back into service:

1. Properly recharge the battery

Connect the BN-VG107U battery to the provided charger
Leave it to charge for at least 24 hours (much longer than the standard duration of 1h50)
Check that the charge indicator blinks during charging and turns off once the battery is fully charged
Charging should be done at a temperature between 50°F and 95°F (10°C to 35°C) - do not charge if the device has been stored in the cold

2. Important points to check

Use only an original JVC battery - third-party compatible batteries do not always work
If the battery has been stored in the cold, warm it to room temperature before charging
Ensure that the charge indicator lights up or blinks when you plug it in - otherwise, there may be a deeper issue

3. After powering on

If the display shows “SET DATE/TIME!” after powering on, this is normal after prolonged storage - simply set the date and time.

If the battery does not charge or the device remains inactive after 24 hours of charging, refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 105 of the manual to diagnose any potential hardware issues.

Question 2

How to enable or disable the display of the date and time on recordings of the JVC GR-DVL365?

Accepted Answer

The JVC GR-DVL365 automatically records the date and time on each recording. The display of this information can be controlled in two ways:

Setting the date and time

To set the correct time on first startup:

Set the device to MANUAL mode
Access the menu by pressing the MENU/BRIGHT dial
Select DISPLAY then CLOCK ADJ.
Enter the day, month, year, hour, and minutes

Enabling/Disabling the display

Once configured, you can control the display of the date-stamp during playback:

Via the menu: set the DATE/TIME parameter to AUTO, ON, or OFF
Via the remote control: use the DISPLAY button to quickly enable or disable the display

Important: The date and time are permanently recorded on the video tape, regardless of the display setting. You are only choosing whether they are visible during playback.

Question 3

How to replace the battery of the JVC GR-DA20E?

Accepted Answer

Removing the battery

Set the power switch to OFF
Press OPEN and slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrows
Press and hold the release button BATT., then remove the battery

Installing the new battery

Align the battery according to the Delta (△) arrow engraved on it
Insert the battery until it clicks into place
Replace the battery cover

Compatible batteries

BN-VF808U (supplied): approximately 90 minutes of recording
BN-VF815U: approximately 3 hours 45 minutes of recording
BN-VF823U: approximately 5 hours 40 minutes of recording

Important: Only use original JVC batteries. Non-JVC generic batteries may damage the built-in charging circuit of your camcorder.

Question 4

How to connect the JVC GR-DVX8 camcorder to the mains and to a television to watch images simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

To power your JVC GR-DVX8 camcorder from the mains while watching images directly on a television, you need the supplied power adapter (DC 6.3 V) and the adapter cable included in the box. Here is the complete procedure:

Connecting to mains: Connect the supplied power adapter to a wall electrical outlet, then plug the cable into the DC power input of the camcorder. The power adapter replaces the battery and allows you to keep the camcorder plugged in for long periods without interruption.

Connecting to the television: The GR-DVX8 camcorder has an AV OUT connector and separate VIDEO and AUDIO L/R connectors. Use the adapter cable provided with the camcorder. Before connecting the cables, check the type of connector on your television:

If your TV has standard RCA inputs: Set the switch on the adapter cable to “CVBS”, then connect the RCA audio/video cable (yellow plug for video, white and red for audio) to the corresponding inputs on the TV.
If your TV accepts Y/C signal (S-Video plug): Set the switch to “Y/C”, then connect the S-Video cable (optional) for video and separate audio cables (white and red) for sound.

Installing anti-interference filters: Attach the two supplied core filters (Core Filters) to the ends of the cables connected to the camcorder to reduce electromagnetic interference.

Setup and power on: Ensure that all devices (camcorder, TV, and others) are turned off before connecting the cables. Set the POWER switch of the camcorder to “PLAY” (playback mode), then turn on the television and select the video input (AUX, VIDEO, or the RCA port used according to your TV). Then turn on the camcorder. Check that the TV volume is set to a minimum level to avoid a sound burst when turning on the camcorder.

On-screen displays: You can configure the information displayed on the TV via the camcorder's Menu Screen: set “DATE/TIME”, “TIME CODE”, and “ON SCREEN” according to your preferences. The images and sound from your camcorder will now be displayed directly on your television live, whether you are playing a recorded Mini DV tape or viewing the live feed from the lens in CAMERA mode.

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