Preparations
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2Preparing the Camcorder
Using the LCD Panel
You can slide out the LCD panel to the left or right based on your
preference and shooting situation.

1 Slide out the LCD panel.

• To slide out the LCD panel to the left, push on the right side of the
LCD panel. To slide out the LCD panel to the right, push on the left
side.

2 Extend the LCD panel out until it is perpendicular to the handle

().

3 Rotate the LCD panel and adjust it to the desired position ().

NOTES
• By default, the viewfinder screen is turned off while you use the LCD
screen. However, you can also use both displays simultaneously. See
the following section.
• You can set the LCD screen to black & white (033).
• When you use a commercially available lens adapter and the image on
the screen is inverted, you can use the [JOther Functions] [Custom
Function] [Scan Reverse Rec] setting to return the image to the
correct orientation.
Using the Viewfinder and LCD Screen Simultaneously
By default, the viewfinder screen is turned off while you use the LCD
screen. Follow the procedure below to use both of them simultaneously.

1 Open the [LCD/VF Simul.] submenu.

[MLCD/VF Setup] [LCD/VF Simul.]
2 Select [On] and then press SET.
NOTES
• When you record while the LCD panel is turned toward the subject, you
can press the MIRROR button to invert the image on the screen
vertically.
[MLCD/VF Setup]
[LCD/VF Simul.]
[Off]
Operating modes: