Step 4: Preparing For Recording - Sony Handycam DCR-SR32E Instruction & Operation Manual

Step 4: Preparing for recording

Opening the lens cover
manually (DCR-SR32E/SR33E/
SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/
SR82E)
Slide the lens cover switch to open.
Lens cover switch
z Tips
• When you finish recording or when you
playback images, close the lens cover.
• For DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E,
the lens cover opens and closes automatically.
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).
DISP/BATT INFO
290 degrees
(max.)
2180 degrees 190 degrees to the
(max.) camcorder
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer (except for
DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E)
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 when 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.
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• Touch
[SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT]
(p. 61), and adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
• The information is displayed or hidden (display
y no display) each time you press DISP/
BATT INFO.
Fastening the grip belt
Fasten the grip belt and hold your
camcorder correctly.
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