Step4: Preparingfor recording
Slide the LENS (;OVER swgch 1o OPEN.
Afler recording, set the LENS COVER
switch to (;LOSE to close the lens cover.
Open Ihe LCD panel 90 degrees to tile
camcorder/@), then rotate it to tile best
angle to record or play (@).
@90 degrees to the
@90 degrees camcorder
BATT INFO for a few seconds until :U'd_F
disappears.
O Notes
• Do not press the buttons on the LCD tiame
when you open or adjust lhe LCD panel.
"_° Tips
• It you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcoMer, then rotate it 18(1degrees to tile lens
side. you can close the LCD panel with the LCD
screen t_tcing out. This is convenient during '_=
playback operalions.
• On the HOME MENU. touch _ (SETTINGS)
-_- [SOUND/DISP SET] _ [LCD BRIGHT] =-
(p. 69) to adjust the brighmess ot the LCD
sorer311.
• The inlbrmalion is displayed or hidden (display
._+ no display) each time you press DISP
BATT/INFO.
You can view images using the viewfinder
to avoid wearing down the battery, or when
the image seen on the LCD screen is poor.
Viewfinder
@180 degrees
(max.)
Toturn off the LCDbacklightto make
the battery last longer
(DCR-DVD308/DVD708)
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
seconds until }C-_o_vappears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or you want
to save battery power. The recorded image
will not be affected by the setting. To turn
on the LCD backlight, press and hokl DISP/
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the
image becomes
clear.
"_° Tips
• You cm_ adjust lhe brightness of lhe viewtindcr
backligla by selecling _/SETTINGS) ----+
[SOUND/DISP SETI _ [VF B.LIGHTI on the
HOME MENU (p. 69).
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