Vello BG-C6 User manual

BG-C6
BATTERY GRIP
Designed For The Canon
EOS 60D SLR Camera
USER
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S MANUAL

Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on
your new BG-C6 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 a vertical (portrait) orientation.
The Vello BG-C6 is compatible with the Canon EOS
60D SLR camera. The BG-C6 accepts two Canon
LP-E6 rechargeable batteries, or six AA batteries
(alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium, or nickel-manganese) can
be used instead for added convenience. The BG-C6 is
equipped with an alternate shutter-release button, AF
point selection, AE lock/FE lock button, AF Start, and
main dial for shooting in a vertical position.
Please read through this entire manual
before using the BG-C6 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-C6 should only be used with compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2. Only use with batteries and battery holders
recommended in this manual.
3. Cover the power terminals with the contact cap
when the BG-C6 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.
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ASSEMBLY

Overview
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1Mounting Screw
Aligns with the camera’s tripod
socket.
2Guide Pin
Helps align the camera to the grip.
3Attachment Wheel
Secures the grip to the camera.
4Battery Compartment Cover
5DC Coupler Cord Mount
Groove for use with the Canon AC
Power Adapter (ACK-E6).
6AF Point Selection/Magnify Button*
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AE Lock/FE Lock/Index/Reduce
Button*
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AF Start Button
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BG-C6 Grip Power ON/OFF
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Camera Battery Chamber Cover
Holder
Stores the cover when the grip is
mounted.
11 Electrical Contacts
Communicates with the camera’s
electronics.
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Contact Cap
Protects grip contacts. Keep covered
when the grip is not in use.
13 Battery Holder
Holds up to two Canon LP-E6
batteries.
14 AA Battery Holder
Holder for six AA batteries.
15 Main Dial*
16 Shutter-Release Button*
17 Tripod Socket
For mounting on a tripod.
18 Hand Strap Mount
Optional hand strap may be mounted
for a secure hold while shooting.
* Performs the same function as on the
camera.
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ASSEMBLY
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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. Remove the battery
from the camera battery
compartment.
3. Open the camera battery
chamber cover at a 35º
angle and gently pull
the cover to remove it.
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4. To prevent loss, slide the
camera battery chamber
cover into the BG-C6
battery chamber holder
A. To remove the cover,
press lightly on the cover
hinge Band pull it up at
an angle C.
5. Remove the protective
cap and connect the BG-
C6 grip to the camera,
while aligning the grip’s
mounting screw with the
camera’s tripod socket.
6. Rotate the attachment
wheel in the direction
shown by the arrow until
it is firmly tightened.
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When removing the grip,
turn the camera power off,
remove batteries, and replace
protective contact cap.
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Inserting Batteries
1. Ensure that the power
is turned off on the
camera and grip. Pull
the lever down Aand
twist counter-clockwise
Bto open the battery
chamber door. Press both
release levers outward
and remove the battery
holder C.
2. Canon LP-E6 Batteries:
Insert up to two batteries
by orienting the arrow
on the battery toward
the interior of the holder.
Press the front of the
battery down Aand slide
forward while pressing on
the back of the battery B.
3. AA Batteries: Place six
new AA batteries of the
same type into the AA
battery holder as shown,
while ensuring that they are
in the correct orientation.
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4. Slide the battery holder
into the grip, twist the
lever clockwise to lock,
and flip it up to secure it.
5. Switch the grip power
to ON and then turn
on the camera’s power.
Check the battery level
in the control panel or
viewfinder.
6. Household Power Outlet:
To mount the Canon
ACK-E6 AC Power
Adapter Kit (sold
separately), insert the
DC coupler into the side
of the handler with the
release lever just like a
battery. Pass the cord
through the groove on the
back of the grip.
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B
Ensure that camera power is
turned off before mounting DC
coupler. Ensure that the DC
cord doesn’t get pinched by the
battery holder.
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Specifications
Power Source 1. One or two Canon LP-E6 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
2. Six AA/LR6 Alkaline batteries
3. Works with the Canon AC Adapter Kit (ACK-E6)
Operating Temperature 32º – 104° F (0 – 40° C)
Dimensions Approximately 145.6 x 111.3 x 85.3 mm/5.7 x 4.4 x 3.4 in.
Weight Approximately 295 g (10.4 oz) (excluding holder and batteries)
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
AA batteries do not provide as much shooting time as LP-E6 rechargeable batteries. Performance of AA batteries may also be dependent
on brand and storage conditions. AA batteries may not function under 68º F (20º C).
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