Step 4: Adjusting The Lcd Panel And Viewfinder - Sony Handycam HDR-HC3E Operating Manual

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder

The LCD panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best
angle to record or play (2).
190 degrees to the
camcorder
2180 degrees
(max.)
290 degrees
(max.)
• Do not press the buttons on the LCD panel
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD
panel.
• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the
lens side from the status 1, you can close the
LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This
is convenient during playback operations.
• When closing the LCD panel, rotate the LCD
panel to the position as illustrated in 1, and
then close the LCD panel facing inward.
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DISP/BATT INFO
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
seconds until appears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or where
you want to save battery power. The
recorded picture will not be affected by the
setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press
and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
seconds until disappears.
• See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 63) to
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
The viewfinder
You can view pictures using the viewfinder
to avoid wearing down the battery, or when
the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor.
Viewfinder
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF
B.LIGHT] (p. 63).
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the
picture is clear.