Preparing the Camcorder25Using the Lens Hood and Lens CapWhile recording, the supplied lens hood with lens barrier iseffective for reducing stray light that can be the cause of lensflare and ghost images. Additionally, closing the lens barriercan help prevent fingerprints and dirt accumulation on thelens. Use the supplied lens cap when carrying the camcorderor storing it after use.* Note that the lens cap and the lens hood with lens barrier cannotbe used simultaneously.1 Remove the lens cap.2 Place the lens hood on the front of the lens so that thegroove on the lens hood is aligned with the bottom ofthe lens (), and then turn the lens hood clockwiseuntil it stops with a click ().• Be careful not to deform the lens hood.• Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread.• To remove the lens hood, turn it counterclockwise.Using the ViewfinderIf it is difficult to use the OLED screen, you can use the viewfinder, which can be tilted 45 degreesupward. You can also use the viewfinder when you rotate the OLED panel 180 degrees to let thesubject watch the recording.1 Pull out the viewfinder.2 Use the power switch to turn on the camcorder.3 Adjust the viewfinder using the dioptric adjustmentlever.• You can close the OLED panel or rotate it toward thesubject as you prefer.• You can tilt the viewfinder 45 degrees upward.DioptricadjustmentleverCOPY
