Sony CCD-TRV41 - Manual (Page 15)

Hints for better shooting
You can also record in a low position to get an interesting angle. Lift the viewfinder
up for recording from a low position [a].
V^ile 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 the 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].
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.
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 inch (6.5 mm). Cftherwise, 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 may be damaged. Be careful when placing the
camcorder under sunlight or by a window [e].
[e]
Note on the LCD screen
The LCD screen is made with high-precision technology. However, black points or
bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear on the LCD screen. These points
are not recorded on the tape. This is not a malfimction. (Effective dots: more than
99.99%).