Using The Zoom Feature - Sony Handycam Digital8 DCR-TRV238E Operating Instructions Manual

Recording a picture
Note
When using the LCD screen except in the mirror
mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off.
When you use the LCD screen outdoors in
direct sunlight
The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this
happens, we recommend that you use the
viewfinder.
When you adjust angles of the LCD panel
Make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90
degrees.
When recording with the LCD panel opened
Recording time becomes shorter a little compared
with when recording with the LCD panel closed.
Brightness of the LCD screen
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
Select LCD B.L. or LCD BRIGHT in the menu
settings (p. 127). Even if you adjust the LCD B.L.
or LCD BRIGHT, the recorded picture will not be
affected.

Using the zoom feature

Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower
zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
Using the zoom function sparingly results in
better-looking recordings.
"T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
"W" side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther
away)
W T
W W
T T
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