image, but the image quality may be lower, and the autofocus may not work well.
-The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds.
LCD Video Light
You can use the LCD video light to record in completely dark places. For a brighter picture, we recommend keeping a distance of about 20 cm -
60 cm from the subject and/or using the [
NIGHT] recording program. When you activate the LCD video light, rotate the LCD panel to face the subject and
use the viewfinder instead ( 
27).
( 
18)
FUNC.
( 
19)
FUNC.
[
LCD LIGHT OFF]
[
LCD LIGHT ON]* Press 
FUNC.
*Using the viewfinder, select [
LCD LIGHT OFF] instead to turn the LCD video light off. Closing the LCD panel will also turn the LCD video light off.
The LCD display turns entirely white when used as the video light. Use the viewfinder instead.
Self Timer
( 
18)
POINTS TO CHECK
: Set the camcorder to record pause mode.
FUNC.
( 
19)
1Activate the self timer.
FUNC. 
[
MENU] 
[
CAMERA SETUP] 
[SELF TIMER] 
[ 
ON 
]
2Press FUNC. to close the menu.
•
appears.
•Set [SELF TIMER] to [ 
OFF] to cancel the self timer.
3Press Start/Stop on the camcorder to start recording.
The camcorder starts recording video
(
mode) or takes a still
image ( 
mode) after a
NOTES
Once the countdown has begun, you can press Start/Stop again or turn off the camcorder to cancel the self timer.
Video • 37
