Preparation
Preparation
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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
Open the LCD monitor to a 90° angle
to the camcorder body.
2
Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle
that allow easy viewing of the on-
screen picture.
• The LCD monitor rotates 270°
vertically.
Note: Do not try to rotate the LCD
monitor vertically until the monitor is
completely opened.
• 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
v
or
w
.
• A picture displays on
the LCD monitor.
Note:
• Battery consumption is larger when the LCD
monitor is opened. Use the viewfinder instead
of the LCD monitor when you want to save
the battery power.
Closing the LCD monitor
Return the LCD monitor to the vertical 90°
position with the screen facing in, and fold it
into the camcorder into place.
Notes:
•
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.
• Close the LCD monitor completely with the
screen facing in when not in use.
• Before closing the LCD monitor, make sure
the battery pack is properly attached to the
camcorder, otherwise the monitor may be
damaged.
• When carrying the camcorder in a bag, for
example, close the LCD monitor with the
screen facing in.
Lock button
LCD monitor
Power switch
90°
90°
180°
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