Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder

The LCD screen

Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1),then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2).

DISP/BATT INFO

2 180 degrees (max.)

1 90 degrees to

2 90 degrees the camcorder (max.)

Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD screen.

If you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close it with the LCD screen side facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.

To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer

(For DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/ DVD755)

Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few

seconds until appears.

This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to save battery power. The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. To cancel, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until disappears.

See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p.81) to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

The viewfinder

You can view pictures using the viewfinder with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor.

Viewfinder

Extend the viewfinder until it clicks.

Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

Move it until the picture is clear.

You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p.81).

The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting.

You can adjust [FADER] and [EXPOSURE] while looking through the viewfinder (p.71, 77).

26