User's Manual

GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
EN 9
MasterPage: Start_Right
1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull
out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best
viewability.
3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
CAUTION:
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your
fingers.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”
or “PLAY” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the
switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully.
(墌 pg. 12)
3 Press the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “n”, and
press it. The CAMERA
DISPLAY Menu appears.
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.
Wheel to select “BRIGHT”, and press it. The Menu
Screen closes and the brightness control indicator
appears.
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel until the appropriate
brightness is reached.
7 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in.
● It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
by pulling out the viewfinder, setting “PRIORITY” in the
SYSTEM Menu to “FINDER” (墌 pg. 25, 27) and adjusting
as described above.
To attach the camcorder to a
tripod, align the direction stud
and screw to the mounting
socket and stud hole on the
camcorder. Then tighten the
screw clockwise.
● Some tripods are not
equipped with studs.
CAUTION:
When attaching the camcorder
to a tripod, extend its legs to
stabilize the camcorder. It is not advised to use small sized
tripods. This may cause damage to the unit by falling over.
Viewfinder Adjustment
PAUSE
Diopter Adjustment Control
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
Tripod Mounting
BRIGHT
MMENU/VOL.
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