20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfoBefore UsingWith the LCD Monitor open, you can also record thepicture while watching it.1 Place your Thumb on the [OPENź] Knob1 and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in thedirection of the arrow.• The Viewfinder is now deactivated.• It can open up to 90°.2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according tothe desired recording angle.• The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180°1 from the vertical position upwards and amaximum of 90° 2 to the downward direction.Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyondthese ranges will damage the Camcorder. Closing the LCD MonitorPush the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.• Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.211 180° 2 90°Using the LCD MonitorUsing the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorBefore using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view sothat the displays inside the Viewfinder become clearand easy to read.1 Pull the Viewfinder.2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece CorrectorKnob 24 .Using the Viewfinder24 Tape Playback ModeOne-TouchNavigation icon OFF–Ÿ Playback / Pause p. 35Ź Fast (Cue Playback) p. 35Ż Rewind (Review Playback) p. 35ź Stop p. 35 Picture Playback ModeOne-TouchNavigation icon OFF–Ÿ Start the Slide ShowStop the Slide Show p. 37Ź Playback the next picture p. 37Ż Playback the previouspicture p. 37ź Erase the picture p. 37 Card Recording Mode• When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch isset to [MANUAL].1/2 Ź Backlight compensation p. 30ź Soft Skin Mode p. 312/2źManual Mode (WhiteBalance, Shutter Speed,Iris, Focus)pp. 32~34Ż Adjust + pp. 32~34Ź Adjust – pp. 32~341/2 3/32/2One-TouchNavigation icon OFF• You can adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder fromthe Menu.• The brightness and color level of the LCD Monitorcan be adjusted from the Menu.• If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder maybe damaged or fail.• Check that the Card Slot Cover is closed beforeclosing the LCD Monitor.• When the LCD Monitor is rotated by 180° towardsthe lens (when recording yourself), the LCD Monitorand the Viewfinder will be simultaneously activated.