Hitachi DZ-HS503 User Manual

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RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT
When Program 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 f/e/
d/c buttons to choose “Program AE” on 
the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, 
and then press the  A button.
2
Use the f/e/d/c buttons to choose 
“Low Light”, and then press the  A 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.
Note
:
• Use the viewfinder to check the image to be recorded.
• 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).
• If a subject cannot be focused properly, manually 
adjust the focus (see page 55).
ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE)
This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the color of subject. Change the white 
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. 62)
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Outdoor
To record in fine weather
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Indoor 1
To record under incandescent light, halogen light or bulb-
color type fluorescent light
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Indoor 2
To record under fluorescent light
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