- 1). Charge the lithium battery pack by first attaching it to your camcorder. In the back of the camcorder under the viewfinder, slide the battery pack into place in a downward motion. Make sure the power switch (back-right side of camera) is turned to "Off." Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN jack on the station, and attach the power cord to the outlet and AC adapter. Mount the camcorder on top of the station. The charging indicator light will turn off after the battery has completely charged.
- 2). Turn on the power using the switch at the front-left side of the camcorder (if you're looking at the cam from behind). Open the lens cover. Insert a MiniDV tape by sliding the "Open/Eject" button forward, opening the tape housing, and slipping a blank tape in with its window facing out. Close the tape chamber.
- 3). Hold the camera firmly (make sure the strap is tight around your hand). Try to keep the movement of the camcorder to a minimum, as this action will contribute to shaky, unsteady footage.
- 4). Video can be visually composed one of two ways: by looking through the viewfinder or flipping open the LCD panel. The LCD screen can also be tilted, so that you may see what you're doing while filming a self-portrait. Touch the LCD screen to access most of the menu options. Select your desired aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) using the "Wide Select" button located underneath the LCD screen before you begin filming.
- 5). Move the power switch to the "Tape" icon. Select the "Easy" button (blue light) located on the body of the camera at the LCD screen housing edge. Record by pushing the "Rec Start/Stop" button positioned near your thumb on the right-back side of the camera (which also doubles as the Power switch). Press the "Rec Start/Stop" button again to stop filming.
- 6). Play the footage back by turning the Power switch to "Play/Edit." Press the "Easy" button again. Begin playback of your movie by tapping the rewind button and then selecting "Play/Pause." Review as you see fit by utilizing the "Rewind" and "Fast Forward" buttons. If you are finished filming and wish to archive the footage you've taken, eject the tape and move the little "No Record/Safety" switch over on the tape.
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