Preparation
Preparation
19
Closing the viewfinder
Lower the viewfinder (
1
), and push it in
completely (
2
).
Cautions:
• Do not use excessive force when moving the
viewfinder.
• Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder.
Notes:
• The viewfinder automatically turns off when the
LCD monitor is opened. If the vertical rotation of
the monitor is between 135˚ and 180˚ when in
TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode,
however, the viewfinder is on and the subject is
displayed both in the viewfinder and on the
monitor (see page 40).
• You can adjust the settings on the MENU screen
through the viewfinder by using the CONTROL
dial. (See page 30 for the operation of the
CONTROL dial.)
• Be sure to close the viewfinder after use.
Using the Viewfinder
You can record the subject using the electronic
LCD colour viewfinder. You can also watch
video playback through the viewfinder.
1
Pull out the viewfinder completely.
• You can raise the viewfinder up to 60˚ to
better aim the camcorder depending on
your position.
Caution: Do not try to raise the viewfinder until
it is completely pulled out.
2
Hold down the Lock
button and set the
POWER switch to
CAMERA or VCR.
• A picture displays in the
viewfinder.
60˚
Adjusting the Dioptre
Adjust the dioptre according to your eyesight
when the picture in the viewfinder is not clear.
1
Pull out the viewfinder completely, and
then lift it up.
2
Hold down the Lock button and set the
POWER switch to CAMERA.
3
While looking through the viewfinder,
turn the Dioptre adjustment dial until the
indicators in the viewfinder are clearly
visible.
Note:
• For cleaning the viewfinder, see page 98.
Viewfinder
POWER switch
Lock button
Dioptre adjustment
dial
