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• If the LCD monitor is turned 90° so that it faces the same direction as the lens when the camera signal is being
recorded during recording, recording pause, instant review, editing, A/V dubbing or A/V dubbing pause, the image
on the monitor screen will become a mirror image and the viewfinder will turn on. The on-screen display on the
LCD monitor will also be as if reflected on a mirror.
• If the LCD monitor is closed with the screen facing to the side, the mirror image will change to a normal image
when the LCD monitor has been closed about 45°; also, the viewfinder will turn off.
Cautions on LCD Monitor Screen
• Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers as the screen could get dirty and the picture will not be seen
clearly. If the LCD screen becomes dirty, use a soft cloth to wipe off the dirt.
• If the camcorder is used in a cold place and becomes too cold, the LCD screen will be dim for a while after the
power is turned on. When the temperature inside the camcorder rises, the brightness of the picture will become
normal.
• Do not hold by the LCD monitor as this could cause a malfunction.
• Open the LCD monitor by 90° before changing its direction. If you were to attempt to invert its direction before
opening it completely, it could cause a malfunction.
• The LCD monitor cannot be closed if it is tilted.
• Close the LCD monitor after making sure it is parallel with the camcorder. If you were to close the monitor while
it faces the same direction as the lens or it is diagonal, it could damage the LCD monitor.
• Do not disassemble the LCD monitor as this might cause a malfunction.
• When opening the LCD monitor, be careful that no water droplets adhere the monitor screen and that no water
or dust enters the camcorder through the gap as it could cause a malfunction.
Active Screen
The camcorder automatically brightens the backlight of the LCD monitor when you are recording a bright subject
outdoors, so that the LCD screen is easy to see.
Note:
When you record a bright subject outdoors, the camcorder operating time will be less than when recording
indoors.
Note:
Even if you record outdoors, the LCD monitor backlight may not brighten, if you are aiming at a dark
subject.
Note:
While the battery charge indicator "
" is flashing, the Active Screen function will not operate.
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder
The electronic viewfinder adjusts simply by pivoting it to a position where it is comfortable and easy to see
through. Place the viewfinder back in its original position before storing the camcorder in its case or carrying the
camera recorder around to avoid damaging the viewfinder or camcorder.
To replace the viewfinder, retract the eye cup stem or turn over the eye cup.
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