Using the Monitors
Using the Viewfinder
The camcorder’s viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays in black and white.
Note: When the LCD monitor is open more than 25 degrees the viewfinder turns off unless the LCD is rotated 180 degrees to face forward. With the LCD forward, both monitors are turned on.
For convenient viewing, rotate the viewfinder up or down.
Cautions
Never force the viewfinder to rotate completely around. This will damage the viewfinder and/or the camcorder.
When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap, put the viewfinder down to help prevent possible damage to it from bumping against your body as you move.
Focusing the Eyepiece
The Diopter Adjustment Control on the underside of the viewfinder focuses the eyepiece’s display allowing for individual vision needs.
If you wear eyeglasses, you may be able to operate the camcorder without them by using the Diopter Adjustment Control.
Diopter
Adjustment
Control
To set the correct focus, concentrate on one of the icons in the
1.Adjust the eyepiece for comfortable viewing.
2.Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial to display the
3.Concentrating on the icons, turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until they come into focus.
Note: The eyepiece focus control does not affect the focus of the image captured by the camcorder.
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