Camera recording

Notes on the LCD panel

•When closing the LCD panel, turn it vertically until it clicks [a].

•When turning the LCD panel, turn it always vertically; otherwise, the camcorder body may be damaged or the LCD panel may not close properly [b].

•Close the LCD panel completely when not in use.

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[b]

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operations Basic

Letting the subject monitor the shot (Mirror mode)

You can turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way and you can let the subject monitor the shot while shooting with the viewfinder.

Turn the LCD panel vertically first until it clicks, then turn it over. The indicator appears on the LCD screen (Mirror mode) and the date and remaining tape indicators disappear.

To cancel mirror mode

Turn the LCD panel back toward the viewfinder.

Notes on mirror mode

•The picture on the LCD looks as a mirror-image while recording in mirror mode. The STBY indicator appears as Prand REC as r. The other indicators may not appear in mirror mode.

•While recording in mirror mode, you cannot operate the following buttons: TITLE, DATE, TIME and MENU.

•The date appears in reverse when the AUTO DATE feature is turned on. When recorded, it will be normal.

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