Vello BG-C14 User manual

BG-C14
BAT TERY GRIP
Designed for the
Canon 5D Mark IV SLR Camera
USER’S MANUAL

Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello, and congratulations on
your new BG-C14 battery grip purchase. Enjoy the many
benefits that a battery grip offers, such as extended
shooting time and more control and comfort when
shooting in portrait orientation.
The Vello BG-C14 is compatible with the Canon 5D
Mark IV SLR camera. The BG-C14 accepts up to two
Canon LP-E6 or LP-E6N rechargeable batteries. This
grip is equipped with an alternate shutter release button,
AF area selection, AF start button, AF point selection,
AE lock button, multi-controller button, multi-function
button, and main dial for shooting in a vertical position.
Please read through this entire
manual before using the B G - C14 battery
grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-C14 should be used with the compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2. Use only with the batteries and battery holders
recommended in this manual.
3. Cover the power terminals with the contact cap
when the BG-C14 is not in use. This prevents
electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching
the power terminals.
4. When the battery holder is removed from the
grip, remove the batteries or place the holder in
a container to prevent electrical shorts caused by
contact with other metal objects.
5. If you notice smoke, an unusual smell, or noise from
the battery pack, discontinue use immediately.
Remove the batteries, and take the device to a Vello
authorized reseller.
6. Turn the grip power off when not shooting vertically.
7. The battery level may not display properly if batteries
are inserted before mounting the grip.
8. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use.
9. Do not attempt to disassemble.
10. Avoid water or extreme humidity, and keep in a dry
and cool place.
11. Keep out of reach of children.
12 . All images are for illustrative purposes only.
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Overview
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Contact Cap
Protects grip contacts. Keep covered
when the grip is not in use.
2Electrical Contacts
Communicate with the camera
electronics.
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Mounting Screw
Aligns with the camera’s tripod socket.
4Guide Pin
Helps align the camera to the grip.
5Battery Tray Lever
Locks and unlocks the battery
compartment door.
6Battery Tray Compartment
Houses the battery tray.
7DC Coupler Cord Mount
Groove for use with the Canon AC
Power Adapter (ACK-E6).
8Attachment Wheel
Secures the grip to the camera.
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AF area selection button*
10 Multi-controller Button*
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AF Point Selection*
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AE Lock*
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AF Start Button*
14 Shutter-Release Button*
15 Multi Function Button*
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Main Dial*
17 Camera Battery Chamber Cover
Holder
Stores the cover when the grip is
mounted.
18 Grip Power ON/OFF
To prevent accidental triggering, the
Grip Power ON/OFF switch disables
or enables the BG-C14’s controls.
Your camera will continue to draw
power from the BG-C14 when the
switch is in the OFF position. Unlock
prior to use by switching to the ON
position.
19 Hand Strap Mount
20 Tripod Socket
21 Battery Tray
Holds up to two Canon LP-E6 or
LP-E6N batteries.
* Performs the same function as on the
camera.
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Attaching the Grip
1. Ensure that the power is
turned off on the camera
and that the power switch
is set to OFF on the battery
grip.
2. Open the camera
battery chamber cover,
and remove the battery
from the camera battery
compartment.
3. Slide the camera battery
chamber cover’s locking
pin, as indicated above, and
remove the cover.
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4. To prevent loss, remove the
protective cap and place the
camera battery chamber
cover into the BG-C14
battery chamber holder as
indicated above. Swing the
battery chamber cover shut
so that it locks into place.
5. Connect the BG-C14 grip
to the camera.
6. Rotate the attachment
wheel in the direction
shown by the arrow until it
is firmly tightened.
When removing the grip, turn
the camera power off, remove
the batteries, and replace the
protective contact cap.
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Inserting Batteries
1. Ensure that the power is
turned off on the camera
and the grip. Use your
fingernail to protrude the
battery tray lever so you can
rotate and pull as indicated
above, and slide the battery
tray out of the grip.
2. Canon LP-E6 or LP-E6N
Batteries: Insert up to
two batteries by placing
them into either slot in the
battery tray, while ensuring
the correct orientation
as shown on the tray.
Household Power Outlet:
The Canon ACK-E6
AC Power Adapter Kit
(sold separately) can be
connected to the grip. Place
the DC coupler through the
small groove on the back of
the grip. Ensure that the
cord doesn’t get pinched by
the battery holder.
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3. Rotate the battery tray lever counterclockwise,
and slide the battery tray all the way into the grip.
Rotate the lever as indicated above, and push the
it back into place to lock the tray.
4. Switch the grip power to ON, and then turn on
the camera’s power. Check the battery level in
the control panel or viewfinder.
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Specifications
Power Source 1. One or two Canon LP-E6 or LP-E6N rechargeable batteries
2. Works with the Canon AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately)
Operating Temperature 32°F–104°F (0°C–40°C)
Dimensions 5.9 × 4.6 × 3.3 in. (15.0 × 11.7 × 8.5 cm)
Weight 10.9 oz. (308 g) excluding batteries
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
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