Step 4: Making adjustments before recording

Adjusting 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).

Adjusting the viewfinder

You can view images using the viewfinder with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD screen is poor.

290 degrees (max.)
190 degrees to the camcorder

Pull out the viewfinder, then place your eyes on the viewfinder to watch images. Adjust the viewfinder for clear viewing according to your eye site.

Viewfinder

Started Getting

2180 degreesDISP/BATT INFO
(max.)

 

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

This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to save battery power. The recorded image will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/ BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears.

bNotes

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

zTips

If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.

Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 93) to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

The information is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you press DISP/

BATT INFO.
Viewfinder lens adjustment leverMove it until the image is clear.

zTips

You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by touching (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 94).Fastening the grip beltFasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly.

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