17PreparationsEStep 2: Preparing the Camcorder1. Turn on the camcorder.2. Adjust the viewfinder.Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinderand adjust the dioptric adjustment lever asnecessary.3. Fasten the grip belt.Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach thezoom lever with your index finger, and the start/stop button with your thumb.Step 3: Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD PanelOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees.• You can rotate the panel downward by 90 degrees.• You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject tomonitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder). Rotating the panel by 180degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self-timer.LCD BacklightYou can switch the brightness of the LCD screen to [NORMAL] or [BRIGHT].1. Press .2. Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP] and press ( ).3. Select ( ) [BACKLIGHT] and press ( ).4. Select ( ) the desired option and press ( ).5. Press to close the menu. This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinderscreen. Using the [BRIGHT] setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery.Subject can monitor the LCD screenMENU button90180MENUMENUDownloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals