GETTING STARTED EN 9

Viewfinder Adjustment

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability.

3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M” or “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 12)

3 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select “n”, and press it. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.

MMENU/VOL.

BRIGHT

PAUSE

Diopter Adjustment Control

CAUTION:

When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your fingers.

5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.

Wheel to select “BRIGHT”, and press it. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears.

6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel until the appropriate brightness is reached.

7 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in.

●It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder by pulling out the viewfinder, setting “PRIORITY” in the SYSTEM Menu to “FINDER” ( pg. 25, 27) and adjusting as described above.

Tripod Mounting

To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw clockwise.

● Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

CAUTION:

When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its legs to

stabilize the camcorder. It is not advised to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage to the unit by falling over.