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Chapter 3 - General set-up

Chapter 3

General set-up

3.1 Power supply

Attach lens, viewfinder, microphone and any other accessories to the camcorder before
switching on. The camcorder can be powered by a battery pack or an external power supply.
3.1.1 Battery supply
Connect a fully charged battery to the battery plate.
The battery capacity is displayed on the camera status display and on the side panel display.
The capacity can also be displayed permanently in the viewfinder by setting the power/media
indicator in the viewfinder menu.
Note
The battery indicator in the viewfinder lights if battery capacity is low. It flashes continuously
when battery capacity is critical. The battery low and critical levels can be set in the viewfinder
menu.
For details on the battery use and charging procedure, refer to the battery manufacturer’s
instructions.