52Other Functions

1Press (flash button).

•Repeatedly pressing will cycle between the flash modes.

•The icon of the selected flash mode

will appear (disappears after 4 seconds).

2Press PHOTO , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image.

NOTES

The practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to

2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The range depends on the recording conditions.

The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode.

For the red-eye reduction to be effective, the subject needs to look at the assist lamp. The degree of reduction depends on the distance and on each individual.

The flash will not fire in the following cases:

-When you manually adjust the exposure in (auto) or(red-eye reduction) mode.

-During auto exposure bracketing.

The flash mode cannot be changed after you pressed EXP to manually adjust the exposure.

We recommend not using the flash when the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached. Their shadows appear on the screen.

About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you press PHOTO halfway, if the subject is too dark the

assist lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AF-assist lamp). You can also set [AF AST LAMP] to [OFF] so the assist lamp does not light up.

-The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp is on.

-The brightness of the AF-assist lamp could be an inconvenience. Consider turning it off in public places such as restaurants or theaters.

Mini Video Light

You can turn on the mini video light (assist lamp) at any time regardless of the recording program.

( 10)

Press LIGHT .

• appears on the screen.

•Press LIGHT again to turn the mini video light off.

Self Timer

POINTS TO CHECK

( 10)

: Set the camcorder in record pause mode.

1 Press .

• appears.

•Press again to cancel the self timer.

:

2 Press Start/Stop .

The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown (2 seconds when using the wireless controller). The countdown appears on the screen.