To use the viewfinder during operation
When you are recording, you can adjust the exposure (p. 28) and fader (p. 31) while checking the image on the viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out.
Step 5: Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the CLOCK SET screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder.
b Note � If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable button-type battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. 88) and then set the date and time again.
1 Slide the POWER switch to select the
CAMERA mode. (p. 15)
2 Extend the viewfinder, and close the
LCD panel with the screen facing out. appears on the screen.
3 Touch 4 Touch
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Getting started
. The LCD screen is turned off. the display in the viewfinder. EXPOSURE, etc. are displayed.
5 Touch the LCD screen while checking 6 Touch the button you want to set.
� EXPOSURE: Adjust with / and touch . � FADER: Touch it repeatedly to select a desired effect. � : The LCD screen lights up. To hide the buttons on the LCD screen, touch .
z Tip � To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight, select (LCD/VF SET), then [VF B.L.] (when you are using the battery pack, p. 51).
POWER switch
1 2
Turn on your camcorder (p. 15). Open the LCD panel.
Proceed to step 7 when you set the clock for the first time.
