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Step 4: Making adjustments before recording

Adjusting the LCD panel Adjusting the viewfinder
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the You can view images using the viewfinder
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing
angle to record or play (2). down the battery, or when the image seen
on the LCD screen is poor.
190 degrees to the
Pull out the viewfinder, then place your
camcorder
290 degrees eyes on the viewfinder to watch images.
(max.) Adjust the viewfinder for clear viewing
according to your eye site.
Viewfinder Getting Started

2180 degrees DISP/BATT INFO
(max.)
Viewfinder lens
To turn off the LCD backlight to make adjustment lever
Move it until the
the battery last longer
image is clear.
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
seconds until appears. z Tips
This setting is practical when you use your • You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
camcorder in bright conditions or you want backlight by touching (HOME) t
to save battery power. The recorded image (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t
[VF B.LIGHT] (p. 92).
will not be affected by the setting. To turn
on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/
BATT INFO for a few seconds until Fastening the grip belt
disappears.
Fasten the grip belt and hold your
b Notes camcorder correctly.
• Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD
panel.
z Tips
• 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. 91) 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.
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