RCA CC-285 owner manual Using Your Camcorders Recording Features, Adjusting for Right or Left Eye

Using Your Camcorder's

Recording Features

The steps listed on pages 18 and 19 give you the basics of recording. You should also get to know the camcorder's special recording features that will help you make professional- looking recordings. These features can help you shoot like a pro-even if you've never used a video camera or recorder before.

-Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Eyepiece Focus Control

The camcorder's electronic viewfinder is a miniature black- and-white monitor that displays the

picture seen by the camcorder"_ when recording.

The viewfinder can also be used for

viewing tape playback as described on page 40.

Tilt Adjustment

For convenient viewing, the viewfinder can be tilted about 90

degrees up and 45 degrees down.

•The Eyepiece Focus Control lets you set the focus of the

viewfinder for your personal vision.

If you wear eyeglasses, you can

probably operate the camcorder without them if desired. Remove

!your eyeglasses and look through the viewfinder while adjusting the Eyepiece Focus Control.

Adjusting for Right or Left Eye

The viewfinder also slides out from

the camcorder so you can view it with either your right or left eye.

To use your left eye, simply pull the. viewfinder out from the

camcorder.

You can reverse the rubber eyecup when using the viewfinder with your left eye. Simply remove it and turn it upside down.

It's easiest to set the correct focus by focusing on one of the viewfinder's on-screen displays (such as the date or battery level).

•The Eyepiece Focus Control does not affect the focus of the

image actually recorded by your camcorder.

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