Argus Camera DC2700 - Manual (Page 7)

Argus DC2700 Camera User Manual
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To turn the power off, press the Power button. Or, power will turn off automatically when
the Power Off Timeout occurs with no user action. You can change the Power Off Timeout
through the SETUP MENU.
When power is first applied, the camera always starts with the Live Viewfinder running.
If the camera is attached to a USB port, then, the power is obtained from the USB and the
power will not turn off automatically.
2.2 Using the Live Viewfinder
The Live Viewfinder is an Active display that allows you to see what the camera sees. The
Live Viewfinder accurately indicates the tonality and composition of the scene that you will
capture. While constantly updating the image, the camera automatically determines the best
exposure setting and the best white balance setting.
If you pan to a new scene that is much brighter or darker than the last, the camera may
require several seconds to adjust to the new lighting condition. Take a picture when these
modifications have completed.
Note that the DC2700 is designated with its best focus at 1.867 m
The Viewfinder may require focus adjustment. A Focus Adjustment Knob is located at the
top of your camera. This focus adjustment does not change the lens focus and therefore will
not affect pictures in any way. It is only an adjustment for your viewing of the Viewfinder.
Adjusting Exposure (brightness)
While looking at the Live Viewfinder, you can easily adjust the brightness of the image with
the Feature Up and Down buttons. The Up button will increase the brightness, while the
Down button decreases it. This can be especially useful with a scene that has a strong back
light (such as a window), behind the subject. Brightening the image will adjust the exposure
for the subject and allow the window to saturate.
Note that any exposure adjustment that you make will be indicated in the Record Menu. It
however, is not saved when you turn the camera power off.
2.3 Using Camera with TV
TV mode vs LCD mode
The Live Video and MENU (OSD) on Cyber Display can be transferred to TV ( TV mode ) by
connecting the camera via RCA cable. Basically, displaying on TV serves the same purpose as
displaying on the Viewfinder except that TV will enable an instant playback of recorded sound
files.