Sony HDRFX1E Operating Instructions - Page 23

Recording in mirror mode

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Using the handle zoom You can adjust the zoom speed with the handle zoom switch when using the handle zoom lever. Handle zoom lever Handle zoom switch b Note • Rotate the zoom ring at an appropriate speed. Zooming may not be able to catch up the rotating speed of the ring if it is rotated too fast. • When you zoom using the Remote Commander, set the ZOOM switch to LEVER/REMOTE. • Zoomed position and picture angle change when the ZOOM switch is switched from LEVER/REMOTE to RING. • If you rotate the zoom ring fast, motor noise will become louder as the zoom motor rotates at high speeds. If the motor noise is so loud that can be recorded, use the zoom lever or the Remote Commander. Recording in mirror mode Recording Zoom ring 1 Set the ZOOM switch to LEVER/ REMOTE. 2 Set the handle zoom switch to H (high) or L (low). You can set the zoom speed of H or L of the handle zoom lever in [HANDLE ZOOM] on the (CAMERA SET) menu. In the default setting, [H] is set to 6, and [L] is set to 3 (p. 54). 3 Press the handle zoom lever to zoom in or out. b Note • You cannot adjust the zoom speed by pressing the handle zoom lever. Change the zoom speed by setting [HANDLE ZOOM] (p. 54). • You cannot use the handle zoom lever when the handle zoom switch is set to OFF. • You cannot change the zoom speed of the power zoom lever on the camera itself by switching the handle zoom switch. Using the zoom ring You can zoom at the desired speed. Fine adjustment is also possible. 1 Set the ZOOM switch to RING. 2 Rotate the zoom ring to zoom. You can turn the LCD panel towards the subject so that you and your subject can share the image being recorded. You can also utilize this function when recording yourself, or to keep the attention of small children attracted to the camcorder while you record them. Up to about 100 degrees Open the LCD panel 180 degrees, then rotate it towards the subject until it clicks. A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded. Recording 23

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Recording
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Using the handle zoom
You can adjust the zoom speed with the handle
zoom switch when using the handle zoom lever.
1
Set the ZOOM switch to LEVER/
REMOTE.
2
Set the handle zoom switch to H (high) or
L (low).
You can set the zoom speed of H or L of the
handle zoom lever in [HANDLE ZOOM]
on the
(CAMERA SET) menu. In the
default setting, [H] is set to 6, and [L] is set
to 3 (p. 54).
3
Press the handle zoom lever to zoom in or
out.
b
Note
•
You cannot adjust the zoom speed by pressing the
handle zoom lever. Change the zoom speed by
setting [HANDLE ZOOM] (p. 54).
•
You cannot use the handle zoom lever when the
handle zoom switch is set to OFF.
•
You cannot change the zoom speed of the power
zoom lever on the camera itself by switching the
handle zoom switch.
Using the zoom ring
You can zoom at the desired speed. Fine
adjustment is also possible.
1
Set the ZOOM switch to RING.
2
Rotate the zoom ring to zoom.
b
Note
•
Rotate the zoom ring at an appropriate speed.
Zooming may not be able to catch up the rotating
speed of the ring if it is rotated too fast.
•
When you zoom using the Remote Commander, set
the ZOOM switch to LEVER/REMOTE.
•
Zoomed position and picture angle change when the
ZOOM switch is switched from LEVER/REMOTE
to RING.
•
If you rotate the zoom ring fast, motor noise will
become louder as the zoom motor rotates at high
speeds. If the motor noise is so loud that can be
recorded, use the zoom lever or the Remote
Commander.
Recording in mirror mode
You can turn the LCD panel towards the
subject so that you and your subject can share
the image being recorded. You can also
utilize this function when recording yourself,
or to keep the attention of small children
attracted to the camcorder while you record
them.
Open the LCD panel 180 degrees, then
rotate it towards the subject until it clicks.
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal
when recorded.
Zoom ring
Handle zoom switch
Handle zoom lever
Up to about 100 degrees