Adjusting the LCD panel
You can adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD panel to meet various recording situations.
Even when there are obstructions between you and the subject, you can check the subject on the LCD screen during recording by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel.
MENU
Maximum 180 degrees
Maximum 90 degrees
Press OPEN and
open the LCD panel.
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the desired position.
To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen
1Press MENU.
2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 
(LCD SET), then press the dial.
3Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [LCD BRIGHT], then press the dial (p. 52).
4Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
5Press MENU.
zTips
•If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.
•If you are using the battery pack for power source,
you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD
B.L.] in the 
(LCD SET) menu (p. 52).
•The recorded picture will not be affected by this setting.
•You can turn off the operation confirmation beep by
setting [BEEP] in the 
(OTHERS) menu to [OFF] (p. 58).
Adjusting the viewfinder
You can view images using the viewfinder when you close the LCD panel. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is hard to see.
Viewfinder lens adjustment lever
1 Lift up the viewfinder.
2 Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture is clear.
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