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To use the viewfinder during operation
When you are recording on a tape or a “Memory
Stick”, you can adjust the exposure (p. 35) and
fader (p. 40) while checking the image on the
viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180
degrees and closed with the screen facing out.
1
Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE
or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 17).
2
Close the LCD panel with the screen
facing out.
appears on the screen.
3
Touch .
[Set LCD off?] appears on the screen.
4
Touch [YES].
The LCD screen is turned off.
5
Touch the LCD screen while checking
the display in the viewfinder.
[EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed.
6
Touch the button you want to set.
•
[EXPOSURE]:
Adjust with
/
and touch
.
•
[FADER]:
Touch it repeatedly to select a
desired effect (only in the CAMERA-
TAPE mode).
•
: The LCD screen lights up.
To hide the buttons on the LCD screen,
touch .
To use the large-capacity battery pack
When you use the large-capacity battery pack
(NP-QM71/QM71D/QM91/QM91D) on your
camcorder, extend the viewfinder and pull it up
to the optimal angle for viewing.
Step 5: Setting the
date and time
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not set
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen
appears every time you turn on your
camcorder.
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Note
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable button-type
battery gets discharged and the date and time
settings may be cleared from the memory. In that
case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery
(p. 122) and then set the date and time again.
1
Turn on your camcorder (p. 17).
2
Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
Proceed to step 7 when you set the clock for
the first time.
3
Touch .
OPEN
POWER switch
1/3
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MENU
FADER
EXPO–
SURE
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METER
SPOT
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