Hitachi DZMV230A, DZMV200A instruction manual Adjusting Exposure Manually

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Adjusting Exposure Manually

This DVD video camera/recorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure. You can also adjust the exposure manually when the subject is lit from rear or for special effects recording.

1 Press the EXPOSURE button in the recording pause status.

The exposure indicator will appear on the screen.

Exposure indicator

2 Use the buttons to adjust the exposure, while viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

3 Press the REC button to start recording.

EXPOSURE button

buttons

Note: Pressing EXPOSURE will alter nate between manual adjustment and auto exposure. With auto exposure, no indication will appear on the screen. Note: The exposure setting will return to Auto when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

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Contents DZ-MV230A Identifications of caution marks For Your SafetyPrecautions English Important Safeguards USE Important Safety Instructions for AC Adapter Type of difference Read This FirstQuick Index Table of Contents Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu Program Using Disc Navigation Functions Available withStarting Disc Navigation and Interpreting Deleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play ListPhotographs in this manual Notation of cancel buttonAbout This Manual About joystickChecking Provided Accessories Battery model DZ-BP14R Ac adapter model DZ-ACE1 Power cableNames of Parts # $ %= Lock switch p ~ +@ Screen display button Display ? @ \Digital Zoom Viewing Demonstration Camera Functions Features of DVD video camera/recorderVersatile Functions Available Recording Movie and Still Using with Various DevicesRecording on Disc Immediate Reviewing of Recorded ImageLiquid Crystal Display and viewfinder Be careful of ambient temperatureHandle the liquid crystal display LCD with care Hold the DVD video camera/recorder correctlyDo not expose the DVD video camera/ recorder to insecticide Be careful when removing the discDo not use the DVD video camera/ recorder near TV or radio Be careful of moisture condensationCHARGE/ACCESS indicator Make a trial recording Recorded contents cannot be com- pensated forSuggestions and Restrictions CopyrightDiscs With disc packed in cartridge Removing the disc About Stored DataRemoving and Replacing Disc from/in Cartridge or Caddy Replacing the disc in caddy With disc packed in caddy Removing the discReplacing the disc in cartridge Write-protect tabsDisc Storage Capacity Number of recordable stills on DVD-RAM discAttaching Shoulder Strap Setting Up the DVD video camera/recorderHolding DVD video camera/recorder Attaching Lens Cap Attaching Ferrite CoresInserting Batteries into Remote Control Using Remote ControlRemoving Battery Setting Up the BatteryAttaching Battery to DVD video camera/recorder Charging Battery Battery pack charged statusTime taken for charging the battery is as follows at 25 C Using charge marker Battery Remaining Level IndicatorHandling the dead battery Using DVD video camera/recorder with AC Adapter Setting Date and Time Changing Display Format of Date and Time Inserting and Ejecting Disc How to set both-side recordable discHow to set one-side recordable disc Inserting DiscWhen recording data from PC When using DVD-RAM discWhen recording on this DVD video cam- era/recorder Removing Disc Opening LCD Monitor Basic Handling of DVD video camera/recorderTurning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On Viewing Subject through Viewfinder LCD Screen Brightness AdjustmentClosing LCD Monitor Recording Movie Power save and discharge of batteryUsing External Microphone Image quality Setting Video Flash sold sepa- ratelyRecording Stills Skip Playback Playing BackImmediately Checking Recorded Scene Search Playback Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow PlaybackSearching for Point You Wish to View by Specifying It Go To Specifying the point to viewZooming How to install conversion lens optional Focusing When Recording MovieFocusing range Macro RecordingManually Focusing Subject during Movie Recording Adjusting Exposure Manually On-Screen Information Information Display During RecordingSwitching the information display mode Display when recording an image of yourselfMode Switching the information displayInformation Display During Playback Setting Up Camera Functions Advanced TechniquesWhite Balance Auto/Hold Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS Checking EIS On or OffSwitching Digital Zoom Off Setting Up Record Functions Switching Movie Quality ModeApprox min Quality Disc used ModeInput Selection Usually select this optionChanging Method for Recording Stills Self-Timer Setting On-Screen Display Output On or Off Setting or Releasing Power Save Initial SettingsSwitching Operating Sound On or Off Recording Turning Record LED On or OffChanging Display Language Initializing All Settings to Defaults Before Using Disc Navigation Structure of Data Recorded On This DVD Video Camera/RecorderUsing Disc Navigation Create and Edit Play List Status of scenes Starting Disc Navigation and Interpreting Navigation ScreenCursor Playback of still images with DVD-RAM disc only When playback finishesPlaying Back Scenes Selecting Random ScenesUnderstanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu When using DVD-RAM discWhen using DVD-R disc Program Playing Back ProgramChanging Title of Program Characters available for entering titlePlay List Creating New Play ListSwitching Play List Switching to Display of Each Play List Playing Back a Play ListAdding Scenes to Play List Editing Play List Adding Scenes Using Menu Deleting Scenes from Play ListEditing Play List Deleting Scenes Using Menu Editing Play List Selecting Scenes Using MenuChanging Title of Play List Deleting Play ListScene Deleting ScenesAdding Special Effects Fade Effect Out effect Combining Multiple Scenes Dividing MoviesArranging Order of Scenes Move Releasing Skip Selecting Scenes Using Menu ScreenPlaying Back by Skipping Scenes Skip Displaying Information Using Menu Screen When using DVD-RAM discInitializing DVD-RAM Disc Disc ManagementVerifying Remaining Free Space on Disc Capacity Updating Control Information When Repeat Play is set Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly Repeat PlayConnecting to a TV Viewing on TV ScreenViewing on TV Screen Connecting to Other AV Device Recording Image from Other AV DevicesRecording Image from Other Camcorder or AV Device Addition, take note of the following Icon displayed on PC will be CD-ROM in the following casesFollowing functions are not supported Capturing Data for PC Using DZ-WINPC3W PC kitConditions for using DZ-WINPC3W PC kit PC kit should include the follow- ingTo PC connection terminal Making use of recorded movies Using Disc on PCMaking use of recorded still images with DVD-RAM disc only If dust adheres to viewfinder lens CleaningCleaning LCD screen and lens Trouble Messages Deselect100 101 102 Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference Are you using DVD-R disc? You cannot record still imTroubleshooting Power suppliesDuring recording PC?Change it to Camera mode During playback107 Miscellaneous108 System Reset List of setting itemsMajor Specifications Introduction to Optional Accessories Camera AccessoriesTo Order in the United States By PhoneIndex Menu button Power switchPlay Switch Title