Recording
Using the LCD Monitor
The camcorder’s LCD monitor is a miniature color monitor that displays the picture seen by the camcorder when recording.
OPEN
Button
1.Press the OPEN button to open the LCD monitor.
2.Rotate the monitor into a comfortable viewing position. The monitor can be rotated 180º and pushed back against the camcorder.
•Tilt the monitor down to record from a high angle, such as over a crowd.
•Tilt the monitor up to record from a low angle, such as when you are kneeling.
•Rotate the monitor 180º so the subject being recorded can view the monitor.
Note: When the monitor is opened, the viewfinder is normally turned off. However, if the monitor is rotated 130º to 180º, the viewfinder will remain on so the subject and the camcorder operator can both see what is
being recorded.
•Adjust the brightness of the image in the monitor by rotating the BRIGHT control.
Note: When recording on a bright sunny day, the LCD monitor may be hard to see. Use the viewfinder.
3.When you are finished recording, rotate the LCD monitor toward the camcorder, close the monitor, and press it gently until it locks into place.
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