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Preparation
Preparation
Closing the viewfinder
Push in the viewfinder completely.
Notes:
• Do not use excessive force when moving
the viewfinder.
• Do not pick up the camcorder by the
viewfinder.
• The viewfinder automatically turns off when
the LCD monitor is opened. If the vertical
rotation of the monitor is 180° when in
Camera mode, however, the viewfinder is on
and the subject is displayed both in the
viewfinder and on the monitor (see page 36).
• You can adjust the settings on the MENU
screen through the viewfinder by using the
Operation button (see page 27 for use of the
Operation button).
• Be sure to close the viewfinder after use.
Adjusting the diopter
Adjust the diopter according to your
eyesight when the picture in the viewfinder
or the characters on the on-screen display
is not clear.
1 Pull out the viewfinder completely.
2 Hold down the Lock button and set
the Power switch to v.
3 While looking through the viewfinder,
turn the diopter adjustment dial until
the indicators in the viewfinder are
clearly visible.
Note:
• For cleaning the viewfinder, see page 68.
Diopter adjustment dial