Connections & Setup

Chapter 1 13

Use the LCD monitor or viewfinderto see what’s recording

Using the LCD monitor

1. Remove the lens cap.
2. Open the monitor 90˚ from the camcorder
body.
3. Tilt the monitor 180˚ forward or 90˚ down as
required for convenient viewing while
recording.
4. To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor,
rotate the MENU dial.
Notes:
• Adjusting the LCD monitor brightness
does not affect the recorded image on
the tape.
• When the LCD monitor opens more
than 25˚, the viewfinder automatically
turns off. When the LCD monitor is
closed, the viewfinder automatically
turns on.

Using the viewfinder

1. Remove the lens cap.
2. Close the monitor.
Note: If the monitor is open more than 25˚,
the viewfinder turns off.
3. Adjust the viewfinder to a comfortable position.
4. Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the
focus of the viewfinder for your vision.
EXPOSURE BACK
LIGHT
NIGHT
ALIVE
P.AE
MENU/
BRIGHT
SNAP
SHOT VOL.
CHARGE
LIGHT
OFF
AUTO
ON
DV IN/OUT
LCD monitor
MENU dial
BLANK SEARCH
FOCUS
+
+
BAT. RELEASE
Viewfinder
Eyepiece focus
control