Sony DCR-HC42 Using the touch panel, Changing the language setting, To hide the screen indicators

Step 5: Using the touch panel

You can play back recorded pictures (p. 23), or change the settings (p. 36) using the touch panel.

1Touch .

Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation.

Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD panel to support it. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.

DISP/BATT INFO

60min		0:00:00
	MENU	DISP
		GUIDE
1/3	TELE	EXPO-
	MACRO	SURE
	SPOT	FADER
	FOCUS

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

•Perform the same actions as explained above when you press the buttons on the LCD frame.

•Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally while using the touch panel.

To hide the screen indicators

Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the screen indicators (such as time code, etc.) on or off.

Changing the language setting

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Select the screen language

in [LANGUAGE] on the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu (p. 36, 56).

Checking the screen indicators (Display guide)

2Touch [DISP GUIDE].

The indicators vary depending on the settings.

Select area for guide.

DISP GUIDE END

3Touch the area including the indicator that you want to check.

The meanings of the indicators in the area are listed on the screen. If you cannot find the indicator you want to

check, touch / to toggle.

When you touch , the screen returns to the area selecting display.

DISP GUIDE
	END
	FOCUS:
1/2	MANUAL
	PROGRAM AE:
	SPOTLIGHT
	WIDE SELECT:
	16:9 WIDE

4Touch [END].

You can easily check the meaning of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen.

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