To Record In Mirror Mode; To Use The Flash; To Use A Tripod; Playback - Sony Handycam HDR-HC1 Operating Manual

Functions used for recording/playback, etc. (Continued)
To record in mirror mode ............ 
Open the LCD panel  90 degrees to the
camcorder ( ), then rotate it 180 degrees

to the lens side (
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal
when recorded.
28
).

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 0.5 to 2.5 m (1 5/8 to 8
ft.).
• 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.
• 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. 46).
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.

Playback

To use PB zoom ..................  
You can magnify still pictures on the
"Memory Stick Duo" from about 1.5 to 5
times the original size.
Magnification can be adjusted with the
power zoom lever  or the zoom buttons
 on the LCD frame.
 Play back the picture you want to
magnify.