Step 4: Making Adjustments Before Recording - Sony Handycam DCR-DVD910 Operating Manual

Step 4: Making adjustments before recording

Adjusting 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
290 degrees
(max.)
2180 degrees
(max.)
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 you want
to save battery power. The recorded image
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.
b Notes
• Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD
panel.
z Tips
• If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens
side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD
screen facing out. This is convenient during
playback operations.
• Touch (HOME) t
[SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT]
(p. 81), and adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
DISP/BATT INFO
(SETTINGS) t
• The information is displayed or hidden (display
y no display) each time you press DISP
BATT/INFO.
Adjusting the viewfinder
You can view images using the viewfinder
to avoid wearing down the battery, or when
the image seen on the LCD screen is poor.
Pull out and look into the viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder to your eyesight.
Viewfinder
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the
image becomes clear.
z Tips
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight by touching
t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET]
t [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 81).
Fastening the grip belt
Adjust and fasten the grip belt as illustrated,
and hold your camcorder properly.
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