First-Time Operation
9. Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to view what you are
recording.
You can watch what you are recording on the color LCD monitor or in the black-
and-white viewfinder. When the LCD monitor is open more than 60 °, the
viewfinder is automatically turned off. When you close the LCD monitor, the
viewfinder is automatically turned on.
BRIGHT Control
LCD Monitor
Eyepiece
Focus
Control
Viewfinder
PUSH/OPEN Button
Use the LCD Monitor
• Make sure the monitor is open at
least 60 °. The viewfinder will be
automatically turned off.
• Tilt the LCD monitor (up to 45 ° up
or down).
• Adjust the brightness of the image
by turning the BRIGHT control.
Note: When recording on a bright sunny
day, the LCD monitor may be hard to see.
Use the viewfinder.
Use the Viewfinder
• Make sure the monitor is closed and
locked. The viewfinder will be
automatically turned on.
• Adjust the viewfinder for a
comfortable viewing condition.
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the focus of the viewfinder for
your vision.
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