Hitachi DZ-BD10HA Selecting a flash mode, Turning Off Recording Indicator Beneath the Lens

Selecting a flash mode

1During recording pause, press

MENU.

Select “Camera Functions

2Setup” “Flash” a flash mode

Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to end.

3• The flash setting is retained in memory even when the power is turned off.

Hints

•There may be cases when the recorded pictures are out-of-focus in dark places even if the flash is used.

•“ ” flashes in the LCD monitor while the flash is recharging and the flash will not fire.

•If the subject is too close, image smearing may occur.

Notes

•When a conversion lens is attached, adjust the “Flash” setting to “Off”.

•Although the flash range differs according to the subject, as a reference, its range is about 3.2–8.2 feet (1–2.5 m) in dark places.

•Although the amount of light emitted will automatically be adjusted at time of emission, the flash may not be sufficiently adjusted if the distance to the subject is too distant or too near.

•When recording consecutive shots using the flash, the flash may not fire or the amount of light emitted may not be sufficiently adjusted.

•Do not emit the flash close up in front of a person’s eyes.

•Do not fire the flash at the driver/ rider of a moving vehicle or bicycle, etc.

•Do not use the flash in locations where flammable or combustible gas is present. Doing so may cause the gas to ignite or explode.

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Turning Off the

Recording Indicator

Beneath the Lens

You can turn the indicator off when recording through reflective objects such as glass or a fish tank, etc., so its reflection is not recorded.

Turning Off/On the recording indicator

1During recording pause, press

MENU.

2Select “Initial Setup” “Record LED” “On”/”Off”

Press the confirmation button to confirm, then MENU to end.

•The recording indicator setting is not displayed in the on-

3screen information.

•Even if the recording indicator is set to “Off”, it will still light while the self-timer is counting down (p.55).

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