Sony CCD-TRV12 - Manual (Page 14)

Hints for better shooting
■ You can record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle. Lift the
viewfinder up for recording from a low position [a].
While recording in a low position, you can use the START/STOP button on the top of
the camcorder or the power zoom button located on the front [b]. Note that you
cannot change zooming speed using the front power zoom button.
You can also record in a low position or even in a high position using the LCD panel
[c].
[b] [c]
Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod
Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. If
you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder. When
attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than
9/32 inches (6.5 mm). Otherwise, the screw may damage the inner parts of the
camcorder.
Cautions on the viewfinder and the LCD
• Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder or by the LCD panel [d].
• Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward the
sun. The inside of the viewfinder or the LCD panel may be damaged. Be careful when
placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window
[e].
Note on the LCD screen
When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD screen may be
difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder.
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