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.

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.

Use the 2/1/0// buttons to choose
“Low Light”, and then press the button.

Press the MENU button to end the setting.

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 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.

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)

;

Outdoor

To record in fine weather

Indoor

To record under incandescent light, halogen light or bulb-
colour type fluorescent light