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Sony DCR-HC20 User Guide

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Getting started
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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.
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 .
The LCD screen is turned off.
5
Touch the LCD screen while checking 
the display in the viewfinder.
EXPOSURE, etc. are displayed.
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 .
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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).
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.
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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
Turn on your camcorder (p. 15).
2
Open the LCD panel.
Proceed to step 7 when you set the clock for 
the first time.
POWER switch
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