Built-In Video Flash - Hitachi DZ-HS503 Instruction Manual

Built-in Video Flash

When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, this DVD video camera/
recorder makes use of the built-in Video Flash for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can also
be set to On where the light is always being emitted, or Off when you wish to record without using
the flash even in a dark place.
Setting
(
when the PHOTO/SELECT button
Auto
On
Off
1
Press the MENU button, and choose
from the Camera Functions Setup
"
2
Choose the option for "Flash" and decide it.
3
Press the MENU
button to end the
setting.
:
Note
• The built-in Video Flash setting will not change even
when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.
Unless recording is to be made with the fixed Flash
setting, it is recommended to return it to "Auto" after
recording with the "On" or "Off" setting, before turning
the DVD video camera/recorder off.
• When recording dark subjects, the shutter speed will
be slower, so don't let the camera shake.
• However, dark subjects may not be in clear focus
even if the Video Flash is used. It is recommended
that you light a subject when recording in a dark
place.
• The Video Flash cannot be used when a conversion
lens is attached: Specify "Flash: Off"
• The distance for the built-in Video Flash to adjust the
appropriate amount of light will vary depending on the
subject, but it is approximately 1 – 2.5 m.
• The Video Flash automatically adjusts the amount of
light emitted, but the light amount adjustment may be
insufficient when a subject is too far away or too near.
• If you continuously record using the Flash, the Flash
may not emit light or the amount of light may not be
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On-screen display
is pressed
(
)
Flash
"
menu.
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Came r a F u n c t i on s S e t u p
P r o g r am AE Auto
Wh i t e Ba l . O n
D i g . Z o om Off
F l a s h
ENTER RETURN
REM
8 : 0 0 AM
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Manner of emitting light
Automatically emits light in dark place or in a spot lit
from rear.
Always emits light regardless of brightness.
No light emission.
adjustable. After recording using the Flash, it is
"
recommended that you wait for a few moments,
before pressing the PHOTO/SELECT button to
record.
• " ( " will blink during charging of the battery for Video
Flash.
• While " ( " is flashing, the video flash will not emit
light, though the DVD camera/recorder is recording.
• When recording a close-up photo, specify "Flash:
Off". Using the flash too near subject could cause a
whitish image.
• Do not use the Video Flash when approaching the
human eye. Emitting light from Video Flash near
human eye could damage the subject's eyesight.
Especially when recording a baby or small child,
move the DVD video camera/recorder at least 1 m
3 9 4
away.
• Do not use the Video Flash while pointing it at a driver
in vehicle: Doing so could dazzle the driver, causing
an accident.
• Do not use the Video Flash in a place where there is
flammable or explosive gas: Doing so could cause fire
or explosion.
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