58Using the Self-TimerThe self-timer can be used when recording still images or movies.1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ).When recording movies set the camcorder to record pause.2. Press the MENU button.3. Using the omni selector ( , ) select the [CAMERA SETUP] menuand then select the [SELF TIMER] option.4. Set ( ) it to [ON] and press ( ) to save the setting.5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.“ ” appears.When recording a still image:6. Press the PHOTO button, first halfway to activate the autofocus andthen fully to record the still image.The camcorder will record the still image after a 10-second countdown (2 secondswhen using the wireless controller). The countdown appears on the screen.When recording a movie:6. Press the start/stop button.The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown (2 seconds when usingthe wireless controller). The countdown appears on the screen. To cancel the self-timer, set the [SELF TIMER] option in the [CAMERA SETUP]menu to [OFF]. Once the countdown has begun, you can also press the start/stop button (when recording movies) or the PHOTO button (when recording stillimages) to cancel the self-timer. The self-timer will be canceled if you turn off the camcorder.MENU( 79) CAMERA SETUP SELF TIMERPHOTO buttonOmni SelectorMENU buttonStart/stop button
