Basic Operations
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Title
Procedure
Remarks, etc.
Using the Viewfinder
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust it to your eyesight
so that the indications in the Viewfinder are clear and
easy to read.
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Due to limitations in production technology, there may
be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder,
however, these are not recorded on the tape.
Using the LCD Monitor
It is also possible to record while viewing the picture on
the opened LCD Monitor.
Relationship between Viewfinder and LCD
Monitor
Opening the LCD Monitor turns off the Viewfinder.
Closing the LCD Monitor turns the Viewfinder on again.
However, turning the LCD Monitor forward also turns
on the Viewfinder again. (p. 28)
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Due to limitations in production technology, there may
be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor
screen, however, these are not recorded on the tape.
1
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE]
Switch to [ON].
1
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE]
Switch to [ON].
2
Slide the Viewfinder
backward to its fully
extended position and
then tilt it upward.
2
Push the [LCD OPEN]
Button and
simultaneously turn out
the LCD Monitor
approximately 90
x
in the
direction of the arrow.
The Viewfinder turns off.
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Do not leave the Viewfinder exposed to direct
sunlight, as its magnifying glass could bundle the light
beams and seriously heat-damage the Viewfinder.
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Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the Viewfinder.
The Viewfinder can be tilted upward by up to
approximately 75
o
.
Closing the LCD Monitor
Push the LCD Monitor close until the [LCD OPEN]
Button locks with a click.
LCD OPEN
CAMERA
VCR
CARD
P.B
MODE
ON
OFF
Eyepiece Corrector Knob
CAMERA
VCR
CARD
P.B
MODE
ON
OFF
LCD OPEN
180˚
90˚
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3
Adjust the angle of the LCD Monitor according to
the desired recording angle.
The LCD Monitor rotates upward a maximum of 180
o
and downward a maximum of 90
o
from its normal
vertical position. Trying to forcefully rotate it beyond
this range could seriously damage the Movie
Camera.
CAMERA
VCR
CARD
P.B
MODE
ON
OFF
75˚
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Do not leave the Lens exposed to direct sunlight, as it could bundle the light beams and seriously heat-
damage the CCD-Sensor.
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Before you start recording, remove the Lens Cap.
3
Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob.
Attaching the Lens Cap
1
Pass the longer
loop of the Lens
Cap Cord through
the attached eye
on the Lens Cap.
2
Then pass the
shorter loop of the
Lens Cap Cord
through the centre
of the longer loop
and pull tight.
3
Attach the shorter
loop to the Grip
Belt.
You can hook the
removed Lens Cap
onto the Grip Belt.
When not actually
recording, always
attach the Lens Cap to
the Lens to protect it.
