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Hints for better shooting•You can record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle. Lift the
viewfinder up for recording from a low position [a].
•While recording in a low position, you can use the START/STOP button on the top of
the camcorder or the power zoom button located on the front [b]. Note that you
cannot change zooming speed using the front power zoom button.
•You can also record in a low position or even in a high position using the LCD panel
[c].
[b][a] [c]
START / STOP
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Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod
Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. If
you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder. When
attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than
9/32 inches (6.5 mm). Otherwise, the screw may damage the inner parts of the
camcorder.
Cautions on the viewfinder and the LCD
•Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder or by the LCD panel [d].
•Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward the
sun. The inside of the viewfinder or the LCD panel may be damaged. Be careful when
placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window [e].
Note on the color viewfinder (CCD-TRV19/TRV29/TRV119 only) and the LCD
screen
The color viewfinder and the LCD screen are made with high-precision technology.
However, black points or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear on the
color viewfinder and the LCD screen. These points are not recorded on the tape. This is
not a malfunction. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%)
Notes on the LCD screen
• When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD screen may be
difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder.
• The LCD itself contains over 61,000 picture elements (pixels) for 2.5 inches LCD.
High Precision technology is used to manufacture these LCDs to maintain a high
standard that at least 99.99% of the pixels operate, however, some of the pixels may
not change color. This is normal and in no way does this affect the picture that is being
recorded.