Sony DCR-HC33E User Manual

DCR-HC32E/HC33E/HC39E/HC42E/HC43E 2-584-907-13(1)

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the 
camcorder (

), then rotate it to the best 

angle to record or play (

).

DISP/BATT INFO

2

1

180 degrees 

(max.)

90 degrees (max.)

 

90 degrees to the 

camcorder

•  Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame 

accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD 
panel.

•  If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the 

lens side, you can close the LCD panel with 
the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient 
during playback operations.

•  If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to 

the lens side, you can see the image in the 
viewfinder.

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 
where you want to save battery power. The 
recorded picture 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.

•  See [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 51) to adjust the 

brightness of the LCD screen.

You can view images using the viewfinder 
when you close the LCD panel to avoid 
wearing down the battery, etc.

Viewfinder

Viewfinder lens adjustment lever
Move it until the picture is clear.

•

  You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder 

backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF 
B.LIGHT] (p. 52).