14 Chapter 1
Connections & Setup
Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder
to see what’s recording
Using the LCD monitor
1. Remove the lens cap.
2. Open the monitor 90˚ from the camcorder body.
3. Tilt the monitor 180˚ forward or 90˚ down as
required for convenient viewing while
recording.
4. To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor,
rotate the MENU dial.
Notes:
• Adjusting the LCD monitor brightness
does not affect the recorded image on
the tape.
• When the LCD monitor opens more than
25˚, the viewfinder automatically turns
off. When the LCD monitor is closed, the
viewfinder automatically turns on.
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Using the viewfinder
1. Remove the lens cap.
2. Close the monitor.
Note: If the monitor is open more than 25˚,
the viewfinder turns off.
3. Adjust the viewfinder to a comfortable position.
4. Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the
focus of the viewfinder for your vision.
Eyepiece focus
control