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To adjust the brightness of the video
flash
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Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >>
select the desired brightness level.
[ßj]:
If the brightness is too high ([ßj] or
[ßAj] indication will appear.)
[ßd0]:
In normal recording (the [ß] or [ßA]
indication will appear.)
[ßi]:
If the brightness is insufficient ([ßi]
or [ßAi] indication will appear.)
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Red eye reduction function
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes
become red from flashes.
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Set [ADVANCE] >> [RED EYE] >> [ON].
≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending
on the recording conditions.
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Using the video flash VW-FLH3E
(optional)
≥The video flash permits still picture recording in
a dark place 2.5 metres or more distant. The
available range of the video flash is approx. 1 to
4 metres.
≥When the video flash becomes ready to flash,
the [ß] indication appears.
≥The optional video flash and the built-in video
flash cannot be used simultaneously.
≥The brightness of the video flash cannot be
adjusted.
≥The shutter speed, iris/gain, and white balance
become fixed.
≥Using the video flash outdoors or with backlight
or other bright conditions may result in white
blotches (colour blotches) on the pictures. If so,
either adjust the iris manually or use the
backlight compensation function, without using
the flash.
≥Carefully read the operating instructions for the
video flash.
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Record mode
Self-timer recording
You can record still pictures on a card using the
timer.
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
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Set [BASIC] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [YES].
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Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
≥After the recording lamp and the [
indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds,
recording will start. After recording, the
self-timer will be cancelled.
≥You cannot press the [PHOTO SHOT] button
half way. Focusing will be carried out with
reference to the focusing frame.
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To stop the timer midway through
Press the [MENU] button.
≥By operating the [OFF/ON] switch or mode dial,
the self-timer standby mode is cancelled.
≥If the continuous photoshot recording is set, the
maximum recordable pictures are recorded.
Recording images for wide-screen
TVs
This allows you to record images compatible with
wide-screen TVs.
Wide Function
Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Cinema Function
Images are recorded with a black belt appearing
along the top and bottom of the screen so that
they look like theatre movies.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
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Wide Function
Set [ADVANCE] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].
Cinema Function
Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].
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To cancel the Wide/Cinema function
Wide Function
Set [ADVANCE] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].
Cinema Function
Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
≥When the Wide Function is activated, the
display such as the menu screen or the
operation icon is expanded horizontally.
PHOTO
SHOT
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CINEMA
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