Sharp VL-Z7U Operation Manual - Page 32

Closing the viewfinder, Adjusting the diopter

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Preparation Preparation Closing the viewfinder Push in the viewfinder completely. Notes: • Do not use excessive force when moving the viewfinder. • Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. • The viewfinder automatically turns off when the LCD monitor is opened. If the vertical rotation of the monitor is 180° when in Tape Camera or Card Camera mode, however, the viewfinder is on and the subject is displayed both in the viewfinder and on the monitor (see page 40). • You can adjust the settings on the MENU screen through the viewfinder by using the Operation button (see page 31 for use of the Operation button). • Be sure to close the viewfinder after use. Adjusting the diopter Adjust the diopter according to your eyesight when the picture in the viewfinder or the characters on the on-screen display is not clear. 1 Pull out the viewfinder completely. 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to v. 3 While looking through the viewfinder, turn the diopter adjustment dial until the indicators in the viewfinder are clearly visible. Diopter adjustment dial Note: • For cleaning the viewfinder, see page 99. 18

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Preparation
Preparation
Closing the viewfinder
Push in the viewfinder completely.
Notes:
Do not use excessive force when moving
the viewfinder.
Do not pick up the camcorder by the
viewfinder.
• The viewfinder automatically turns off when
the LCD monitor is opened. If the vertical
rotation of the monitor is 180° when in Tape
Camera or Card Camera mode, however, the
viewfinder is on and the subject is displayed
both in the viewfinder and on the monitor
(see page 40).
• You can adjust the settings on the MENU
screen through the viewfinder by using the
Operation button (see page 31 for use of the
Operation button).
• Be sure to close the viewfinder after use.
Adjusting the diopter
Adjust the diopter according to your
eyesight when the picture in the viewfinder
or the characters on the on-screen display
is not clear.
1
Pull out the viewfinder completely.
2
Hold down the Lock button and set
the Power switch to
v
.
3
While looking through the viewfinder,
turn the diopter adjustment dial until
the indicators in the viewfinder are
clearly visible.
Note:
• For cleaning the viewfinder, see page 99.
Diopter adjustment dial