Recording a pictureAdjusting the LCD screen

To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons on LCD BRIGHT.

The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 210 degrees to the lens side.

If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen (Mirror mode).

to brighten

210°

LCD BRIGHT

to dim

 

90°

When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the camcorder body.

Note

When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off.

When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight

The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder.

Picture in the mirror mode

The picture on the LCD is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal when recorded.

During recording in the mirror mode

While recording in the mirror mode, you cannot operate the following buttons: ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander and MENU on your camcorder.

Indicators in the mirror mode

The STBY indicator appears as Pr and REC as r. Some of the other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.

After recording

(1) Turn STANDBY down to LOCK.

(2) Close the LCD panel.

(3) Eject the cassette.

(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF.

Basics – Recording

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