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Preparation
Using the LCD Monitor
You can use the LCD monitor to play back
recordings that you have made or to watch the
subject during recording. You can also use the
LCD monitor to perform convenient touch-
screen operations.
LCD monitor
1
Press the LCD monitor OPEN release in
the direction of the arrow (1), and open
the LCD monitor to a 90° angle to the
camcorder body (2).
2
90
2
Adjust the LCD monitor to an angle that
allows easy viewing of the on-screen
picture.
• The LCD monitor rotates 270° vertically.
180
Caution: Do not try to rotate the LCD
monitor vertically until the monitor is
completely opened.
21
E
POWER switch
LCD monitor
OPEN release
1
90
• You can also fold the LCD monitor into
the camcorder with the screen facing out
for watching playback on the monitor.
3
Hold down the Lock
button and set the
POWER switch to
CAMERA or VCR.
• A picture is displayed
on the LCD monitor.
Notes:
• Battery consumption is larger when the LCD
monitor is open. Use the viewfinder instead of
the LCD monitor when you want to save battery
power.
• Use the viewfinder if the LCD screen becomes
difficult to see under bright daylight.
Closing the LCD monitor
Return the LCD monitor to the vertical 90°
position with the screen facing in, and fold it
into the camcorder until it clicks into place.
Cautions:
• Do not use excessive force when moving the
LCD monitor.
• When closing the LCD monitor, do not tilt it;
otherwise the monitor may not close properly
and may become damaged.
• Do not pick up the camcorder by the LCD
monitor.
• Do not place the camcorder with the LCD
screen facing down.
• When touching the LCD screen for touch-
screen operations, do not press too strongly
on the screen. Do not use a hard object such
as a pen. This may damage the screen.
Notes:
• When operating the on-screen buttons on the
LCD screen, do not touch more than one on-
screen button at the same time.
• Close the LCD monitor completely with the
screen facing in when not in use.
Lock button
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