GETTING STARTED EN 17

Viewfinder Adjustment

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

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.

Example:

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

2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 19)

To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder fully and set “PRIORITY” to “FINDER” ( pg. 29, 31).

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. If you are in Playback mode, please proceed to Step 5.

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MENU

BRIGHT

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GETTING STARTED

Diopter Adjustment Control

CAUTION:

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

4 Press 3, 4, 2 or 1 to select “DISPLAY”, and press SET. The DISPLAY Menu appears.

5 Press 3, 4, 2 or 1 to select “BRIGHT”, and press SET. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control menu appears.

6 Press 3 or 4 until the appropriate brightness is reached and press SET or 2.

7 Press MENU. The menu screen closes.

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.