Powering the Camcorder
Checking Battery Power (Battery Level Indicator)
The battery level indicator ( much battery power is left. tape when it is displayed.
) in the viewfinder shows you how This indicator will not be recorded on the
Repeatedly press the COUNTER DISPLAY button to display and remove the battery level indicator from the viewfinder.
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Battery Level Indicator
Display in Viewfinder
•When the battery is fully charged, the
display reads 
.
•After a while, only 
appears.
•When the battery reaches the empty
level, 
will start flashing. Recharge the battery or attach the adapter/charger before continuing to use the camcorder.
Note: The 
indicator will automatically appear in the viewfinder when the battery reaches empty, even if the battery level indicator is not displayed.
Caution: When the battery reaches empty, the camcorder will turn off. The battery should have enough power to eject the cassette.
If the camcorder does not eject the cassette when you press the STOP/ EJECT button, do not force the
cassette door open. This will damage
your camcorder.
Before attempting to eject the cassette, power your camcorder with the adapter/charger or recharge the battery.
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