Using The Viewfinder - Sharp ViewCam VL-WD450E Operation Manual

Preparation

Using the Viewfinder

You can record the subject using the electronic
LCD viewfinder. You can also watch playback
through the viewfinder.
Viewfinder
1
Lift up the viewfinder.
Note:
• You can raise the viewfinder to aim the
camcorder better depending on your
position.
2
Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
CAMERA or VCR.
• A picture is displayed in the
viewfinder.
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Power switch
Lock button
Closing the viewfinder
Lower the viewfinder.
Cautions:
• Do not use excessive force when moving the
viewfinder.
• Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder.
Notes:
• The viewfinder automatically turns off when the
LCD monitor is opened. When the vertical
rotation of the monitor is between 135° and 180°,
however, the viewfinder is on and the subject is
displayed both in the viewfinder and on the
monitor (see page 43).
• Be sure to close the viewfinder after use.
Adjusting the Dioptre
Adjust the dioptre according to your eyesight
when the picture in the viewfinder is not clear.
1
Lift up the viewfinder.
2
Hold down the Lock button and set the
Power switch to CAMERA.
3
While looking through the viewfinder,
turn the Dioptre adjustment until the
indicators in the viewfinder are clearly
visible.
Dioptre
adjustment