Preparation
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• You can also fold the LCD monitor into
the camcorder with the screen facing
out for watching playback on the
monitor.
3
Hold down the Lock
button and set the
POWER switch to
CAMERA or VCR.
• A picture displays on
the LCD monitor.
Notes:
• Battery consumption is larger when the LCD
monitor is open. Use the viewfinder instead of
the LCD monitor when you want to save battery
power.
• Use the viewfinder if the LCD screen becomes
difficult to see under bright daylight.
Using the LCD Monitor
You can use the LCD monitor to play back
recordings that you have made or to watch the
subject during recording.
1
Press the LCD monitor PUSH OPEN
release, and open the LCD monitor to a
90˚ angle to the camcorder body.
2
Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that
allows easy viewing of the on-screen
picture.
• The LCD monitor rotates 270˚ vertically.
Caution: Do not try to rotate the LCD monitor
vertically until the monitor is completely
opened.
90˚
180
90
Closing the LCD monitor
Return the LCD monitor to the vertical 90˚
position with the screen facing in, and fold it
into the camcorder until it clicks into place.
Cautions:
• Do not use excessive force when moving the
LCD monitor.
• When closing the LCD monitor, do not tilt it;
otherwise the monitor may not close properly
and may become damaged.
• Do not pick up the camcorder by the LCD
monitor.
• Do not place the camcorder with the LCD
monitor screen facing down.
Note:
• Close the LCD monitor completely with the
screen facing in when not in use.
LCD monitor
POWER switch
LOCK button
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