Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder

The LCD panel

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

DISP/BATT INFO 180 degrees

(max.)

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90 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder

•Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel.

•If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.

•If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can see the image in the viewfinder.

The viewfinder

You can view images using the viewfinder when you close the LCD panel to avoid wearing down the battery, etc.

Viewfinder

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. 54).

•You can adjust the [FADER] and the [EXPOSURE] setting using the viewfinder (p. 48).

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To darken the LCD screen

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 where you want to save battery power. The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few

seconds untildisappears.

•See [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 53) to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

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