Preparation
Preparation
Closing the viewfinder
Push in the viewfinder completely.
Notes:
•Do not use excessive force when moving the viewfinder.
•Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder.
•The viewfinder automatically turns off when the LCD monitor is opened. If the vertical rotation of the monitor is 180° when in Camera mode, however, the viewfinder is on and the subject is displayed both in the viewfinder and on the monitor (see page 36).
•You can adjust the settings on the MENU screen through the viewfinder by using the Operation button (see page 27 for use of the Operation button).
•Be sure to close the viewfinder after use.
Adjusting the dioptre
Adjust the dioptre according to your eyesight when the picture in the viewfinder or the characters on the
1 Pull out the viewfinder completely.
2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v.
3 While looking through the viewfinder, turn the dioptre adjustment dial until the indicators in the viewfinder are clearly visible.
Dioptre adjustment dial
Note:
•For cleaning the viewfinder, see page 68.
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