Panasonic PVGS34PKG Digital Video Camera - Page 17

Before Using 2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 22 . 22 Adjusting Brightness and Color Level When [ LCD SET] or [ EVF SET] on the [ SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are displayed. LCD SET EVF SET • You can adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder from the Menu. Using the LCD Monitor With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it. 1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼] Knob 1 and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the direction of the arrow. • The Viewfinder is now deactivated. • It can open up to 90°. 2 1 2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle. • The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180° 1 from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90° 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camcorder. 1 180° 2 90° • The brightness and color level of the LCD Monitor can be adjusted from the Menu. • If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder may be damaged or fail. • Check that the Card Slot Cover is closed before closing the LCD Monitor. • When the LCD Monitor is rotated by 180° towards the lens (when recording yourself), the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder will be simultaneously activated. „ Closing the LCD Monitor Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked. • Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed. SET SETUP ENTER EXIT SET ENTER EXIT [ LCD SET] LCD Brightness [ ] Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen. [ LCD SET] LCD Color Level [ ] Adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LCD screen. [ EVF SET] Brightness of the Viewfinder [ ] Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder. „ To Adjust Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] and select the item to be adjusted, and then move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication. • More vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or color saturation. • In order to adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder, close the LCD Monitor, and the Viewfinder will be activated. • These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 59. Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Camcorder displays various function setups on Menus. 1 Press the [MENU] Button 28 . 28 • The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by the Mode Dial 32 is displayed. • Do not switch the Mode Dial 32 when the Menu is displayed. 32 33 17