Recording
Using the Viewfinder
The camcorder's viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the picture seen by the
camcorder when recording. When the LCD monitor is open more than 45º, the
viewfinder automatically turns off.
Eyepiece
Adjusting the Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing
For convenient viewing, rotate the viewfinder horizontally, pull it out from the cam-
corder, and adjust the eyepiece.
Eyepiece Focus Control
Eyepiece Focus
Control
Viewfinder
Adjusting the Viewfinder
Cautions: Do not pull on the
eyepiece. Do not force the
eyepiece to rotate completely
around. This might damage the
viewfinder and/or the cam-
corder.
When carrying the camcorder
with the shoulder strap, put the
viewfinder back in its original
position. This helps prevent
possible damage to the
viewfinder from bumping
against your body as you
move.
The eyepiece focus control lets you set the
focus of the viewfinder for your vision.
If you wear eyeglasses, you probably can
operate the camcorder without them.
It is easiest to set the correct focus by
focusing on one of the viewfinder's on-
screen displays. Look through the
viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece focus
control for your vision.
The eyepiece focus control does not affect
the focus of the picture actually recorded
by the camcorder.
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