Viewfinder
The camcorder’s viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the picture seen by the camcorder when recording.
The viewfinder can also be used for viewing the tape during playback.
For convenient viewing, turn the viewfinder to the left and lock it into position. After the viewfinder is locked, you can slide it out and use the right or left eye.
Caution: When carrying or storing the camcorder, turn the viewfinder back to the front to prevent damage to the viewfinder and/or camcorder.
Viewfinder in |
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Operating Position |
| STOP/EJECT |
| •DUB•VID | RECORD |
| F.FWD AUD |
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REW | PLAY |
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PAUSE | EDITADV. |
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POWER | TITLESELECT |
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STILL |
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FOCUS |
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MANUAL |
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| REVIEW |
FADE | W/B |
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FOCUS |
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AUTO |
| VCR |
MAN | CAMERA | |
| AUTO | MAN |
| DATE/TIME |
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SHUTTER |
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PUSH/AUTO | COUNTER | |
| CLOCK |
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TITLE |
| RESET |
SELF TIMER |
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DISPLAY | ||
| SET |
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| SELECT |
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TIME LAPSE |
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Eyepiece
Eyepiece Focus Control (on bottom of viewfinder)
Eyepiece Focus Control
The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your personal vision. If you wear eyeglasses, you may be able to operate the camcorder without them.
It is easiest to set the correct focus by focusing on one of the viewfinder’s on- screen displays (such as the counter).
Look through the viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision.
The eyepiece focus control does not affect the focus of the picture actually recorded by the camcorder.
Tilt Adjustment
You can turn the eyepiece up or down about 180 degrees.
Caution: Do not force the eyepiece to rotate completely around. This will damage the viewfinder and/or the camcorder.
Viewfinder Controls
BRIGHT and FOCUS controls are located on the bottom of the viewfinder. The camcorder must be turned upside down and the viewfinder fully extended to see them. These controls were set at the factory and should need no adjust- ment. If adjustment becomes necessary, carefully use a plastic screwdriver and make adjustments with caution to prevent damaging these miniature controls.
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