Step 3: Turning The Power On; Step 4: Adjusting The Lcd Panel And Viewfinder; Adjusting The Lcd Panel - Sony Handycam DCR-HC1000E Camera Operations Manual

Step 3: Turning the
power on
You need to slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to select the desired power mode
to record or play.
When using this camcorder for the first time,
the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 18).
While pressing the green button, slide the
POWER switch down.
The power turns on.
To enter the recording or playing mode, slide
the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp
for the desired power mode lights up.
• CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape.
• CAMERA-MEMORY mode: To record on a
"Memory Stick Duo."
• PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on
a tape or "Memory Stick Duo."
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.
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Getting started
Step 4: Adjusting the
LCD panel and
viewfinder

Adjusting the LCD panel

You can adjust the angle and brightness of
the LCD panel to meet various recording
situations.
Even when there are obstructions between you
and the subject, you can check the subject on the
LCD screen during recording by adjusting the
angle of the LCD panel.
Maximum
180 degrees
Maximum
90 degrees
OPEN
LCD BACKLIGHT
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder, then rotate it to the desired
position.
To adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen
1
Touch .
2
Touch [LCD BRIGHT].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch