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16 EN GETTING STARTED
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Viewfinder Adjustment
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 Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Example:
PAUSE
Dioptre Adjustment Control
CAUTION:
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your fingers.
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
6 Press + or – until the appropriate brightness is reached.
7 Press MENU to clear the brightness control indicator from the display.
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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.
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Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.
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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. 18)
●To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder fully and set “PRIORITY” to “FINDER” ( pg. 31, 34).
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
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MENU
BRIGHT
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OPEN/EJECT | Erase |
protection tab |
Make sure the window side is facing out.
1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.
●Do not touch internal components.
2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.
● Be sure to press only the section labelled “PUSH |
HERE” to close the cassette holder; touching |
4 Press + or – to select “n”, and press MENU. The CAMERA DISPLAY or VIDEO DISPLAY Menu appears.
5 Press + or – to select “BRIGHT”, and press MENU. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears.
other parts may cause your finger to get caught in |
the cassette holder, resulting in injury or product |
damage. |
● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes |
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely |
before closing the cassette holder cover. |