AU.LVL DISP (Audio level display)

When you set this function to [ON], you can display the audio level meter on the screen. The default setting is [ON].

Audio level meter

LCD BRIGHT

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Changes in the LCD brightness will not affect the brightness of recording images.

zTips

• You can also turn off the LCD backlight (p. 19).

LCD COLOR

You can adjust the LCD color intensity using the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Changes in the LCD color level will not affect the color level of recording images.

LCD BL LEVEL

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight.

BNORMAL

Standard brightness.

BRIGHT

Brightens the LCD screen.

bNotes

•When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [LCD BL LEVEL] is automatically set to [BRIGHT].

•When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable time with the battery is slightly reduced.

VF B.LIGHT

You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.

BNORMAL

Standard brightness.

BRIGHT

Brightens the viewfinder screen.

bNotes

•When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting.

•When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable

time with the battery is slightly reduced.

VF POWERMODE

Using

 

B AUTO

the

Turns on the viewfinder while you close

Menu

the LCD panel or record in mirror mode.

 

ON

 

Always turns on the viewfinder.

 

LETTER SIZE

BNORMAL

Displays the menu in regular letter size.

2x

Displays the selected menu items in letter size, the height of which is doubled.

REMAINING

BAUTO

Displays the remaining time of a tape for about 8 seconds in the following situation:

•When you set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA with a cassette inserted.

•When you press N (Play) or the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button.

ON

Always displays the remaining time of a tape. The remaining time is not displayed when you insert a new tape or a tape that is

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