To use the viewfinder during operation
When you are recording on a tape or a ?Memory
Step 5: Setting the
Stick,? you can adjust the exposure (p. 37) and
fader (p. 42) while checking the image on the date and time
viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180
degrees and closed with the screen facing out.
Set the date and time when using this
1Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE camcorder for the first time. If you do not set
or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 19).
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen
2Close the LCD panel with the screen appears every time you turn on your
facing out. camcorder.
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3Touch .
If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
[Set LCD off?] appears on the screen.months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
4Touch [YES].discharged and the date and time settings may be
cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the
The LCD screen is turned off.
rechargeable battery (p. 145) and then set the date
5Touch the LCD screen while checking and time again.
the display in the viewfinder.
[EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed.
6Touch the button you want to set.
[EXPOSURE]: Adjust with /
and touch .
[FADER]: Touch it repeatedly to select a
desired effect (only in the CAMERA-
TAPE mode).
: The LCD screen lights up.
To hide the buttons on the LCD screen,
touch .
To use the large-capacity battery pack
When you use the large-capacity battery pack
OPENPOWER switch
(NP-QM71D/QM91D) on your camcorder,
extend the viewfinder and pull it up to the
optimal angle for viewing.
1Turn on your camcorder (p.19).
2Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
Proceed to step 7 when you set the clock for
the first time.
3Touch .
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