Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder

The LCD panel

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

DISP/BATT INFO180 degrees (max.)

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90 degrees to90 degrees the camcorder (max.)

•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.

The viewfinder

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

Viewfinder

Viewfinder lens adjustment leverMove it until the picture is clear.

•You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 66).

•You can adjust the [FADER] and the [EXPOSURE] setting using the viewfinder (p. 60).

For DCR-HC46/HC96:

To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longerPress and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a fewseconds untilappears.

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/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 66) to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

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