Sony HDR-FX1 Operating Instructions - Page 16

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When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it a little and align it with the groove of the viewfinder, then slide it up to the end. You can attach the large eyecup facing either the right or left side. Large eyecup (supplied) 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. b 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. 97) and then set the date and time again. z Tip • To select the brightness of the viewfinder backlight when you are using the battery pack, select (LCD/VF SET) menu, then [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 58). POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder (p. 14). 2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. Proceed to step 6 when you set the clock for the first time. 16 Getting started

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Getting started
16
When the picture in the viewfinder is
hard to see
If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder
clearly under bright circumstances, use the
supplied large eyecup.
To attach the large eyecup, stretch it a little and
align it with the groove of the viewfinder, then
slide it up to the end. You can attach the large
eyecup facing either the right or left side.
z
Tip
•
To select the brightness of the viewfinder backlight
when you are using the battery pack, select
(LCD/VF SET) menu, then [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 58).
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.
b
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. 97) and then set the date and time again.
1
Turn on your camcorder (p. 14).
2
Open the LCD panel and adjust the
angle.
Proceed to step 6 when you set the clock for
the first time.
Large eyecup
(supplied)
POWER switch