Recording In Mirror Mode; Using The Self-Timer - Sony Handycam DCR-IP1 Operation Manual

times power, and from that point activate the
digital zoom ([DIGITAL ZOOM], p. 53).
Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but
use it sparingly for best results.
1cm (approx. 1/2 inch)*
W T
W T
80cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)*
* The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus
in that position of the lever.
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
To record wider range of view
Move the power zoom lever toward W.
The subject appears farther away (Wide-
angle).
To record closer view
Move the power zoom lever toward T.
The subject appears closer (Telephoto).

Recording in mirror mode

You can utilize this function when recording
yourself, for example.
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Recording
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees
toward the subject.
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal
when recorded.

Using the self-timer

With the self-timer, you can start recording
after a delay of about 10 seconds.
START/STOP
1
Touch .
2
Touch [SELF-TIMER].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
MENU, then select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
60min STBY 0:00:00
SELF-TIMER: OFF
OFF ON
3
Touch [ON], then
START/STOP
.