Sony DCR-TRV5 15

Camera recording

Shooting with the LCD screen

You can also record the picture while looking at the LCD screen.

When using the LCD screen, the viewfinder turns off automatically except in mirror mode. You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker during CAMERA mode.

(1)While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel.

(2)Adjust angle of the LCD panel.

The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to this side and about 180 degrees to the other side.

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu system.

The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is closed. Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen to save the battery power.

1	2	90°
		90°
	180°

90°

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.

•Do not push nor touch the LCD panel while operating the camcorder.

•You may find it difficult to view the LCD screen due to glare when using the camcorder outdoors.

[a]	1	[b]

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