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Canon LEGRIA HF R706 digital video camera black back angled
LEGRIA HF R706 Support
FAQs & troubleshooting

Switching between Displays on the LCD Screen (Shooting/Playback)

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Displays during shooting (Onscreen Markers)

You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen. Use the markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly (vertically and/or horizontally).

Caution

The information displays or buttons cannot be hidden while the camcorder is shooting.

1. Turn on the camcorder.

2. Touch [ ].

3. Drag your finger left/right to bring the [Other Settings] menu to the center, and then touch the icon to open it.

4. Touch the [ ] tab.

5. Drag your finger up/down to bring the [Onscreen Markers] setting into the orange selection bar, and then touch the button.

6. Touch any of the available options.

7. Touch [ ] to close the menu.

8. The level or grid set will appear on the screen.

Display During Playback (Display Date/Time)

Select whether to display the date and time during playback. For MP4 movies, only the date will be displayed.

1. Press [ ] to set the camcorder to playback mode.

2. Touch [ ].

3. Drag your finger left/right to bring the [Other Settings] menu to the center, and then touch the icon to open it.

4. Touch the [ ] tab.

5. Drag your finger up or down to bring [Display Date/Time] into the orange selection bar, and then touch the button.

6. Touch [On].

7. Touch [ ] to close the menu.

8. When the movie is played back, the date and time will appear.

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