First-Time Operation
7.Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to view what you are recording.
You can watch what you are recording on the color LCD monitor or in the black-
Viewfinder
Eyepiece Focus
Control
BRIGHT
Control
LCD
Monitor
Use the LCD Monitor
•Rotate the monitor into a comfortable viewing position. The monitor can be rotated completely around.
Note: When the monitor is opened, the viewfinder is normally turned off. However, if the monitor is rotated 130º- 180º, the viewfinder will remain on so the subject and the camcorder operator can both see what is being recorded.
Use the viewfinder.
•The monitor must be closed or rotated
•Rotate the viewfinder into a comfortable operating position.
•Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision.
•Adjust the brightness of the image in the monitor by rotating the BRIGHT control.
Note: When recording on a bright sunny day, the LCD monitor may be
hard to see. Use the viewfinder.
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