17Basic FunctionsPreparationsEAdjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD ScreenOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees.• You can rotate the panel by 90 degreesoutward.• You can rotate the panel by 180 degreesinward.LCD BacklightYou can switch the brightness of the LCD screen between normal and bright by pressingthe LCD BACKLIGHT button. This is useful for outdoor recordings.Press the LCD BACKLIGHT button. This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinderscreen. When using a battery pack, the camcorder retains the setting even if youchange the position of the switch. The battery usage time shortens when the LCD screen is set brighter ( 14).LCD BACKLIGHT button