Hitachi DZ-HS500SW User Manual
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RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT
When Programme AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject.
1
Press the MENU button, use the 2/1/
0// buttons to choose “Program AE” on
the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen,
and then press the button.
0// buttons to choose “Program AE” on
the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen,
and then press the button.
2
Use the 2/1/0// buttons to choose
“Low Light”, and then press the button.
“Low Light”, and then press the button.
3
Press the MENU button to end the setting.
4
Open the LCD
monitor, turn it 180º
so that it faces the
same direction as
the lens: The LCD
monitor will light
white.
monitor, turn it 180º
so that it faces the
same direction as
the lens: The LCD
monitor will light
white.
Note
:
• Use the viewfinder to check the image to be recorded.
• The LCD monitor light allows you to record a subject
• The LCD monitor light allows you to record a subject
up to 1 m even in a dark place.
• An after-image will appear when filming a moving
subject or if camera shake occurs (it is recommended
that you use a tripod).
that you use a tripod).
• If a subject cannot be focused properly, manually
adjust the focus (see page 52).
ADJUSTING COLOUR (WHITE BALANCE)
This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the colour of subject. Change the white
balance setting depending on the recording conditions.
balance setting depending on the recording conditions.
Mode
Setting content
On-screen display
Auto
White balance always automatically adjusted
None
Set
You can manually adjust white balance to match the light
source or situation (p. 58)
source or situation (p. 58)
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Outdoor
To record in fine weather
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Indoor
To record under incandescent light, halogen light or bulb-
colour type fluorescent light
colour type fluorescent light
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