The camcorder’s viewfinder is a miniature black-and-white monitor that displays the picture seen by the
camcorder. The viewfinder can also be used for viewing the tape during playback.
Caution:
When carrying the camcorder
with the shoulder strap, rotate the viewfinder
down. This helps
prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against
body as you move.
Viewfinder in Operating Position
(PULL here to extend viewfinder.)
Eyepiece Focus Control
The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of
To adjust the focus, follow the steps below.
the viewfinder for your personal vision. If you wear
eyeglasses, you can probably operate the camcorder
Pull the viewfinder out into operating position.
without them.
2. Turn the eyepiece focus control until you clearly
The eyepiece focus control does not affect the focus
focus on one of the viewfinder displays (such
of the picture actually recorded by the camcorder.
as date).
Tilt Adjustment
For convenient viewing, the viewfinder can be raised approximately 90”.
Caution:
Do not force the
viewfinder to rotate completely
around. This will damage the
viewfinder and/or the camcorder.
