Sony DCRPC1000 Operating Guide - Page 25

To record sound with more presence (4CH MIC recording), To use the flash

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To record sound with more presence (4CH MIC recording Connect the optional microphone (ECMHQP1) to the Active Interface Shoe  (p. 72). See [EXT SUR MIC] on page 55 for details. To use the flash Press (flash) repeatedly to select a setting. No indicator displayed: Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light.  (Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness.  (No flash): Records without flash. • The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet). • Remove any dust from the surface of the flash lamp before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers when charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. • You can only use the flash in the CAMERAMEMORY mode. • If you use the flash in bright places such as when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be effective. • When attaching a conversion lens (optional) or a filter (optional) to the camcorder, the flash light does not emit light. • You can change the brightness of the flash by setting [FLASH LEVEL], or you can prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUC], in [FLASH SET] (p. 43). To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT  to display . To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. To record in mirror mode Open the LCD panel  90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 270 degrees to the lens side (). • A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded. To use a tripod Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.) to the tripod receptacle  using a tripod screw. Continued  25 Recording/Playback

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Recording/Playback
To record sound with more presence
(4CH MIC recording)
.................
Connect the optional microphone (ECM-
HQP1) to the Active Interface Shoe
(p.
72).
See [EXT SUR MIC] on page 55 for
details.
To use the flash
.......................
Press
(flash) repeatedly to select a setting.
No indicator displayed: Automatically
flashes when there is insufficient ambient
light.
(Forced flash): Always uses the flash
regardless of the surrounding brightness.
(No flash): Records without flash.
• The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8
feet).
• Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
lamp before using it. Flash effect may be
impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures
the lamp.
• The flash charge lamp flickers when charging
the flash, and remains lit when the battery
charge is complete.
• You can only use the flash in the CAMERA-
MEMORY mode.
• If you use the flash in bright places such as
when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may
not be effective.
• When attaching a conversion lens (optional)
or a filter (optional) to the camcorder, the flash
light does not emit light.
• You can change the brightness of the flash by
setting [FLASH LEVEL], or you can prevent
the redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUC], in
[FLASH SET] (p. 43).
To adjust the exposure for backlit
subjects
................................
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press BACK LIGHT
to display
. To
cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
To record in mirror mode
............
Open the LCD panel
90 degrees to the
camcorder (
), then rotate it 270 degrees
to the lens side (
).
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal
when recorded.
To use a tripod
........................
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of
the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32
in.) to the tripod receptacle
using a
tripod screw.
Continued