Step 4: Preparing For Recording - Sony Handycam DCR-DVD406 Operating Manual

Step 4: Preparing for recording

LCD panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best
angle to record or play (2).
190 degrees to the
camcorder
290 degrees
(max.)
DISP/BATT INFO
2180 degrees
(max.)
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
seconds until appears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or you want
to save battery power. The recorded image
will not be affected by the setting. To turn
on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/
BATT INFO for a few seconds until
disappears.
b Notes
• Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame
when you open or adjust the LCD panel.
z Tips
• If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens
side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD
screen facing out. This is convenient during
playback operations.
• On the HOME MENU, touch
t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT]
(p. 70) to adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
• The information is displayed or hidden (display
y no display) each time you press DISP
BATT/INFO.
Viewfinder
You can view images using the viewfinder
to avoid wearing down the battery, or when
the image seen on the LCD screen is poor.
Viewfinder
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the
image becomes
clear.
z Tips
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight by selecting
[SOUND/DISP SET] t [VF B.LIGHT] on the
HOME MENU (p. 71).
(SETTINGS)
(SETTINGS) t
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