Vello BG-BMP6K User manual

USER’S MANUAL
BG-BMP6K
BAT TERY GRIP
Designed for the
Blackmagic Design
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K/6K

Thank you for
choosing Vello.
The Vello BG-BMP6K battery grip offers extended
shooting time and is compatible with the Blackmagic
Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K/6K. The grip accepts
up to three Canon LP-E6/E6N rechargeable batteries,
allowing you to keep shooting for longer. You can attach
the grip to standard tripod mounts and attach a hand strap
for a better hold on the camera.
Please read through this entire manual before using the
BG-BMP6K battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-BMP6K should be used only with compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2. Use only with the batteries and battery holders
recommended in this manual.
3. If you notice smoke, noise, or an unusual smell from
the battery pack, discontinue use immediately. Remove
the batteries, and take the device to a Vello authorized
reseller.
4. The battery level may not display properly if batteries
are installed before mounting the grip.
5. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use.
6. Do not attempt to disassemble.
7. Avoid exposing this product to water or extreme
humidity, and keep it in a cool, dry place.
8. Keep out of reach of children.
9. All images are for illustrative purposes only.
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OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION
ASSEMBLY

Overview
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1Camera battery door holder
2Charging status LED
3USB Type -C™port
4Nonslip grip
5Tripod socket
6Hand strap mount
7Mounting screw
8Thumbwheel
9Battery door latch
10 Battery bay latch
11 Battery compartment
12 Battery bay 1
13 Battery bay 2
14 Battery bay 3
15 Power On/Off switch
16 Electrical contacts
17 Contact cap
18 USB Type-C charging cable
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ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION

Attaching the Battery Grip
1. Ensure that the camera
power is turned off.
2. Open the camera’s battery
door, and remove the
battery.
3. Remove the camera’s
battery door by pulling the
release latch on the inside of
the door as indicated above.
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4. Store the camera’s battery
door in the BG-BMP6K’s
battery door holder.
Align the door with the
compartment’s slot as
indicated, and slide the door
in place.
5. Insert the BG-BMP6K’s
electrical contacts into the
camera’s battery chamber,
and seat the camera onto
the grip’s mounting screw.
6. Rotate the thumbwheel
lock until secure.
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ASSEMBLY INTRODUCTION

Inserting the Batteries
1. Turn the camera power off. Slide the
battery door latch to the left, and open the
compartment’s door.
2. Align your battery’s contacts with battery bay
1, 2, or 3, and insert the battery. Make sure the
battery clicks in place and is secure.
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Note: When removing the grip,
turn off the camera power, and
remove the batteries.
3. Close the battery
compartment door, and
make sure it’s secure.
4. Turn on the camera’s
power, and make sure the
grip’s power switch is set to
the On position.
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ASSEMBLY INTRODUCTION

Charging the Batteries Inside the Grip
You can charge the batteries
inside the grip, using the included
AC power adapter and the grip’s
USB Type-C charging port.
1. Turn off the camera and
grip, and remove the grip
from the camera.
2. Plug the USB Type-C power
adapter into an AC outlet
and the USB Type-C port
on the grip. The LED will
glow red when charging,
and green when charged.
Red LED: Charging
Green LED: Charged
Note: If there are no batteries in
the grip, the LED will flash green
and red.
Warning! Do not leave the grip
attached when charging the
batteries via the grip’s USB
Type-C port, as this can cause
damage to the grip and camera.
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