Operating Instructions

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VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER
1Pull out the viewfinder.
2Turn the diopter control knob to adjust the
focus to suit your eyesight.
Note:
• If no image appears in viewfinder, refer to “Check 6” on
page 162.
• If the LCD monitor is open approximately 90°, the
viewfinder will be off.
• Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder is
pulled out.
VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN
If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen.
1Open the LCD monitor.
The LCD monitor has a portion where you can
hook your finger. Hook the finger there to open
the monitor.
●Range where the LCD monitor can
be moved
The LCD monitor can be opened up to
approximately 90º.
If the LCD monitor is open 90°, it can be tilted with
the screen down as much as 90°, and can also be
tilted with screen up and turned up to 180° so the
screen faces in the same direction as the lens.
If the LCD monitor is turned 180° so the screen
faces in the same direction as the lens during
recording, subject image will also appear in the
viewfinder as a mirror image (left/right reversed).
Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its vertical angle so
that you can see the screen easily.
Note:
• If no image appears on LCD monitor screen, refer to
“Check 7” on page 162.
• Be sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90º
before changing its vertical angle.
• Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD monitor
turned approximately 180
º in close contact with the DVD
video camera/recorder body: Doing this could cause the
DVD video camera/recorder and LCD monitor to
become hot.
Diopter control
Pull out the finder until a
click is heard.
Viewfinder
180˚
90˚90˚
Hook your finger
90°
(Bottom)