Sony HVR-Z1E User Manual
Getting started
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Step 3: Turning the
power on
power on
You need to set the POWER switch to the
respective power mode to record or play back
pictures.
When using this camcorder for the first time,
the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17).
respective power mode to record or play back
pictures.
When using this camcorder for the first time,
the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17).
While pressing the green button, set the
POWER switch.
POWER switch.
The power turns on.
• CAMERA: To record pictures.
• VCR: To play or edit pictures.
• VCR: To play or edit pictures.
To turn off the power
Set the POWER switch to OFF.
Step 4: Adjusting the
LCD panel and
viewfinder
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.
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 180 degrees, then
rotate it to the desired position.
rotate it to the desired position.
To adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen
screen
Adjust the brightness by pressing LCD
BRIGHT – or +.
BRIGHT – or +.
180 degrees
Up to about
100 degrees
100 degrees
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