Hitachi DZ-GX3100A, DZ-BX35A, DZ-GX3200A instruction manual Built-in Video Flash for DZ-GX3300A only

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Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX3300A only)

When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-GX3300A makes use of the built-in Video Flash for automatic brightening: The Video Flash can also be set to On where the light is always being emitted, or Off when you wish to record without using the flash even in a dark place.

Setting	On-screen display	Manner of emitting light
Auto	(when the PHOTO button is	Automatically emits light in dark place or in a spot lit
	pressed	from rear.
On	(	Always emits light regardless of brightness.
Off	)	No light emission.

1 Press the MENU button, and choose Flash from the Camera Functions Setup menu.

2 Choose the option for Flash and decide it.

•	However, dark subjects may not be in clear focus
	even if the Video Flash is used. It is recommended
	that you light a subject when recording in a dark
	place.
•	The Video Flash built into DZ-GX3300A cannot be

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

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*Displayed when using DZ- GX3300A to record photo (not displayed when the optional Video Flash is connected).

Came r a F u nc t i on s		Se t u p
M e n u		Auto
P r o g r am AE		On
Wh i t e	Ba l .	Off
D i g . Zoom
F l a sh
ENTER	RETURN

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	used when a conversion lens is attached: Specify
	“Flash: Off”
•	The Video Flash automatically adjusts the amount of
	light emitted, but the light amount adjustment may be
	insufficient when a subject is too far away or too near.
•	If you continuously record using the Flash, the Flash
	may not emit light or the amount of light may not be
	adjustable. After recording using the Flash, it is
	recommended that you wait for a few moments,
	before pressing the PHOTO button to record.
•	The distance for the built-in Video Flash to adjust the
	appropriate amount of light will vary depending on the
	subject, but it is approximately 3.2 – 8.2 feet
	(1 – 2.5 m).
•	When recording a close-up photo, specify Flash: Off.
	Using the flash too near subject could cause a whitish
	image.

●Optional Video Flash (for DZ- GX3300A/GX3200A only)

See “Introduction to Optional Accessories” on page 132.

You can use the optional DZ-FLH3 Video Flash* (p. 132): Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use.

* Unavailable for DZ-GX3100A/BX35A.

Note:

•The built-in Video Flash setting will not change even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Unless recording is to be made with the fixed Flash setting, it is recommended to return it to “Auto” after recording with the “On” or “Off” setting, before turning the DVD video camera/recorder off.

•When recording dark subjects, the shutter speed will be slower, so don’t let the camera shake.

•	“ ( ” will blink during charging of the battery for Video
	Flash.
•	While “ ( ” is flashing, the video flash will not emit
	light, though the DVD camera/recorder is recording.
•	Do not use the Video Flash when approaching the
	human eye. Emitting light from Video Flash near
	human eye could damage the subject’s eyesight.
	Especially when recording a baby or small child,
	move the DVD video camera/recorder at least 3.2 feet
	(1 m) away.
•	Do not use the Video Flash while pointing it at a driver
	in vehicle: Doing so could dazzle the driver, causing
	an accident.
•	Do not use the Video Flash in a place where there is
	flammable or explosive gas: Doing so could cause fire
	or explosion.
•	When the DZ-FLH3 is attached to DZ-GX3300A, the
	built-in video flash in DZ-GX3300A will not operate.

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