Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder
1.Turn on the camcorder.
2.Adjust the viewfinder.
Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary.
3.Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the start/ stop button with your thumb.
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Step 3: Adjusting the LCD Screen
MENU button
180
90 
Subject can monitor the LCD screen
Rotating the LCD Panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
•You can rotate the panel downward by 90 degrees.
•You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder). Rotating the panel by 180 degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the
LCD Backlight
You can switch the brightness of the LCD screen to [NORMAL] or [BRIGHT].
1.Press MENU .
2.Select ( 
) [DISPLAY SETUP] and press ( 
).
3. Select ( 
) [BACKLIGHT] and press ( 
).
4.Select ( 
) the desired option and press ( 
).
5.Press MENU to close the menu.
This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen.
Using the [BRIGHT] setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery.
Preparations
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