Sony DCR-HC30/HC40 User Manual

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Getting started
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To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG).
Set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE.
Step 4: Adjusting the 
LCD panel and 
viewfinder
Adjusting the LCD panel
You can adjust the angle and brightness of 
the LCD panel to meet various recording 
situations. 
Even when there are obstructions between you 
and the subject, you can check the subject on the 
LCD screen during recording by adjusting the 
angle of the LCD panel. 
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the 
camcorder, then rotate it to the desired 
position.
To adjust the brightness of the LCD 
screen
1
Touch .
2
Touch [LCD BRIGHT].
If the item is not displayed on the screen, 
touch 
/
. If you cannot find it, touch 
Maximum 
180 degrees
Maximum 
90 degrees
LCD BACKLIGHT