Basic Techniques
This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder.
Basic Handling of DVD video camera/recorder
Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On
While holding down the red button at the center of power switch, turn the switch to set it to “
VIDEO” or “
PHOTO”.
Note: When power is turned on, the
Power switch
Opening LCD Monitor
If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen. If the monitor is open, the viewfinder will be off.
Press the OPEN button to open the LCD monitor.
The LCD monitor can be opened up to approxi- mately 90°.
If the LCD monitor is open 90°, it can be tilted with screen down as much as 90°, and can also be tilted with screen up and turned up to 180° so the screen faces in the same direction as the lens. Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its vertical angle so that you can see the screen easily.
Note: Be sure to open the LCD monitor approxi- mately 90° before changing its vertical angle. Note: Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD monitor turned approximately 180 ° in close contact with the DVD video camera/recorder body: Doing this could cause the DVD video cam- era/recorder and LCD monitor to become hot.
90°
90°
OPEN button
180°
90°
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