Sharp VL-WD250U operation manual Using the LCD Monitor, Closing the LCD monitor

Preparation

Preparation

Using the LCD Monitor

You can use the LCD monitor to play back recordings that you have made. You can also watch the subject on the LCD monitor while recording.

Power switch

LCD monitor

1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN release button (1), and open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the camcorder body (2).

LCD monitor OPEN release button

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2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that allows easy viewing on the on-screen picture.

•The LCD monitor rotates 270° vertically.

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3 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR.

Lock button

Notes:

•Battery consumption is larger when the LCD monitor is open. Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD monitor when you want to save battery power.

•Use the viewfinder if the LCD screen becomes difficult to see in bright daylight.

Closing the LCD monitor

Return the LCD monitor to the vertical 90° position with the screen facing in, and fold it into the camcorder until it clicks into place.

Cautions:

•Do not use excessive force when moving the LCD monitor.

•Do not try to rotate the LCD monitor vertically until the monitor is completely opened.

•When closing the LCD monitor, do not tilt it; otherwise the monitor may not close properly and may become damaged.

•Do not pick up the camcorder by the LCD monitor.

•Do not expose the LCD monitor to shocks.

•Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen surface.

•Do not place the camcorder with the LCD screen facing down.

Note:	Notes:
	• Take care not to touch the LCD screen with your
• You can also fold the LCD monitor into the
	fingers, as perspiration and dirt will smudge it.
camcorder with the screen facing out for
	• Close the LCD monitor completely with the
watching playback on the monitor.
	screen facing in when not in use.
	• Use a soft cloth to clean the LCD screen.

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