JVC GC-A70 Instructions Manual page 14

Switching the LCD Monitor ON / OFF
The LCD monitor is automatically activated when the power is switched
on. However, since the LCD monitor consumes battery power fast, we
recommend that you turn off the LCD monitor and use the optical
viewfinder as far as possible when capturing still images. To switch the
LCD monitor ON or OFF, toggle the [DISPLAY]/Up
LCD Monitor is OFF, the status indicator lights up to indicate Power ON
status.
Notes:
The "DATE/TIME" setting screen
camera or if the camera has not been used for a long time.
When the camera is in the Play/Erase mode, the LCD monitor cannot be turned off. The still image/ video clip taken
most recently will be shown on the LCD monitor. Further, in the case that no image/video clip exists in the memory,
the message "NO IMAGE" will be shown on the LCD monitor. When the camera is in the Video Clip Mode, the LCD
monitor cannot be turned off either.
When no operation is performed within a certain time interval (user set value: "1min", "3min", "5min", "10min",
"Cancel"; Default value: "3min"), the camera will automatically turn off.
button. When the
will appear on the LCD monitor upon its activation in the case of a newly purchased