Step 3: Turning the power on

You need to set the POWER switch to the respective power mode to record or play back pictures.

When using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17).

While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch.

The power turns on.

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder

Adjusting the LCD panel

You can adjust the angle and brightness of

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the LCD panel to meet various recording

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situations.

 

Even when there are obstructions between

 

you and the subject, you can check the

 

subject on the LCD screen during recording

 

by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel.

 

180 degrees

Up to about

100 degrees

• CAMERA: To record pictures.

• VCR: To play or edit pictures.

To turn off the power

Set the POWER switch to OFF.

Open the LCD panel 180 degrees, then rotate it to the desired position.

To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen

Adjust the brightness by pressing LCD

BRIGHT – or +.

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