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• When using the wireless controller, use the h, i, f, g and SET buttons in the same way as the camcorder’s joystick. • You can check the current settings on the status screens (0179). 2 Preparations Preparing the Camcorder This section outlines the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching the lens hood, attaching/removing the eyecup, and adjusting the viewfinder and LCD screen. Attaching the Lens Hood Attach the lens hood to protect the lens and reduce the amount of stray light that may hit the lens. 1 Place the lens hood on the front of the lens so that the window for the external Instant AF sensor faces down () and turn it 90 degrees clockwise (). • Be careful not to deform the lens hood. • Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread. 2 Tighten the lock screw (). Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup Attaching the Eye Cup Attach the eye cup so that it covers the rubber portion of the viewfinder unit. • The dioptric adjustment lever can be operated even with the eye cup attached. • For left eye use, attach the eye cup so that the protruding portion faces the opposite side. Preparations 2Preparing the Camcorder Detaching the Eye Cup Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustration. Dioptric Adjustment Turn on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever. Attaching the Viewfinder Cap Pointing the viewfinder lens at the sun or other strong light sources may cause damage to internal components. When you are not using the viewfinder, make sure to attach the viewfinder cap to the viewfinder. This will also protect the viewfinder from scratches and dirt. Attach the viewfinder cap by inserting it into the rubber portion of the viewfinder unit. 2 Preparations Preparing the Camcorder [MLCD/VF Setup] [LCD/VF Simul.] [Off] Using the LCD Panel You can slide out the LCD panel to the left or right based on your preference and shooting situation. 1 Slide out the LCD panel. • To slide out the LCD panel to the left, push on the right side of the LCD panel. To slide out the LCD panel to the right, push on the left side. 2 Extend the LCD panel out until it is perpendicular to the handle 3 Rotate the LCD panel and adjust it to the desired position (). NOTES • By default, the viewfinder screen is turned off while you use the LCD screen. However, you can also use both displays simultaneously. See the following section. • You can set the LCD screen to black & white (035). • When you use a commercially available lens adapter and the image on the screen is inverted, you can use the [JOther Functions] [Custom Function] [Scan Reverse Rec] setting to return the image to the correct orientation. Using the Viewfinder and LCD Screen Simultaneously By default, the viewfinder screen is turned off while you use the LCD screen. Follow the procedure below to use both of them simultaneously. Operating modes: 1 Open the [LCD/VF Simul.] submenu. [MLCD/VF Setup] [LCD/VF Simul.] 2 Select [On] and then press SET. NOTES • When you record while the LCD panel is turned toward the subject, you can press the MIRROR button to invert the image on the screen vertically. Preparations 2Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen You can adjust the brightness, contrast, color, sharpness, and backlight of the viewfinder and LCD screen independently of each other. These adjustments will not affect your recordings. Operating modes: 1 Open the setup menu for the viewfinder or LCD screen. [MLCD/VF Setup] [LCD Setup] or [VF Setup] 2 Select [Brightness], [Contrast], [Color], [Sharpness] or [Backlight] and then press SET. 3 Adjust the setting and then press SET. • Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other settings as necessary. NOTES • If you set an assignable button to [LCD Setup] (0113), you can press the button to open the [LCD Setup] submenu. Setting the Screen to Black & White The viewfinder and LCD screen display in color by default but you can set them to black & white. Even when the screen is black & white, onscreen text and icons will still be displayed in color. Operating modes: 1 Open the [LCD/VF B&W] submenu. [MLCD/VF Setup] [LCD/VF B&W] 2 Select [On] and then press SET. NOTES • You can also set the screen to black & white by setting an assignable button to [LCD/VF B&W] (0113). [MLCD/VF Setup] [LCD Setup] [VF Setup] [Brightness: 0] [Contrast: 0] [Color: 0] [Sharpness: 2] [Backlight: Normal] [MLCD/VF Setup] [LCD/VF B&W] [Off] 2 Preparations Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Grip Belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the grip zoom rocker with your index and middle fingers, and the START/STOP button with your thumb. IMPORTANT • Be careful not to drop the camcorder when adjusting the grip belt. Attaching a Shoulder Strap Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap. IMPORTANT • Be careful not to drop the camcorder when attaching or adjusting the shoulder strap. Preparations 2Preparing the Camcorder Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers Remove the covers for the ...
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