9For more information see www.shef.ac.uk/cics/creativemediaCharging the batteryThere is a battery icon on the viewfinder(circled below) that indicates how much powerremains on the camera's battery. When verylow, this will flash red as a warning to chargethe battery as soon as possible.To charge the battery: Plug in the mains adaptor, as outlinedin "Connecting to mains" on page 3. Move the mode wheel to Off. When charging a red light will flash onthe side of the camera - once fullycharged this will change to a solid redlight.

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Switching on

Inserting a cassette

Recording

Playback

Charging the battery

Using the Menu

Advanced controls

Manual controls

Attaching an external microphone

Transferring recorded material

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Getting to Know the Camcorder

Components Guide

Screen Displays

Getting Started

Installing the Backup Battery

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Using the Menus

First Time Settings

Setting the Date and Time

Inserting and Removing a Tape

Basic Recording

Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom

Quick Start Function

Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded

Returning to a Pre-marked Position

Locating the End of the Last Scene

Advanced Function

Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed

LCD Video Light

Audio Recording Mode

Audio Playback Modes

Manual Focus Adjustment

Manual Exposure Adjustment

Image Effects

Digital Effects

external connections

connection diagrams

connecting to a computer

additional information

troubleshooting

handling precautions

system diagram

optional accessories

specifications

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