Recording
About using the zoom microphone function
The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation and the sound sensitivity direction (directivity) of the microphone changes as you zoom. Far away sounds are recorded more clearly if you zoom in
¬Rotate the mode dial to select 
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Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] and press the cursor button.
≥The zoom microphone function does not work with an external microphone.
≥When zooming in, surrounding sounds are suppressed and the sound near the front of the unit is recorded. When recording music recitals or other events where you wish to record quality sound and keep a realistic sensation even when zooming in, we recommend that you turn the zoom microphone function off.
Recording yourself
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select 
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Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.)
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you press the cursor button.
≥Only some indications will appear on the screen. When [°] appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning/alarm indication.
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