Step 4: Making Setting Adjustments Before Recording - Sony Handycam DCR-HC62E Operating Manual

Step 4: Making setting adjustments before
recording
Opening the lens cover
Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN.
After recording, set the LENS COVER
switch to CLOSE, to close the lens cover.
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).
DISP/BATT INFO
180 degrees
(max.)
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1
2
90 degrees to
90 degrees
the camcorder
(max.)
b Notes
• Do not press the buttons below the LCD frame
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD
panel.
z Tips
• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the
lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the
LCD screen facing out. This is convenient
during playback operations.
• See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 49) to
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
• Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the screen
indicators (such as Battery Info) on or off.
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
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the picture is
clear.
z Tips
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF
B.LIGHT] (p. 49).
The grip belt
Fasten the grip belt and hold your
camcorder correctly.
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