Hitachi DZ-HS500A Setting Up Camera Functions, Before You Begin, See page 49 for how to set

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Setting Up Camera Functions

Before You Begin	•	See page 49 for how to set.
	•	No menu screen appears with external input.

SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE)

This DVD video camera/recorder automatically detects the status of subject and surrounding situation and records the optimum image: If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording conditions, clearer images will be recorded.

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1 Press the MENU button, use the f/e/ d/cbuttons to choose “Program AE” on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the Abutton.

The options will appear on the right of “Program AE”.

2 Use the f/e/d/cbuttons to choose the desired option, and then press the A button: The selected option will be set.

3 Press the MENU button to end the setting.

The menu screen will disappear.

Note:

•You can check the selected AE mode by the on- screen information display. However, nothing will appear in the Auto mode.

•The shooting mode set as above will be stored in memory even if the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.

•When recording in a dark area, an after-image will appear when filming a moving subject or if camera shake occurs (it is therefore recommended that you use a tripod in such cases).

•If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light, the image may flicker: In this case, use the Auto mode for recording.

Auto : The camera/recorder automatically judges the subject and surrounding environment for optimum recording.

Sports : Reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis. Portrait : Makes a subject, such as a person or a creature, stand out from a blurred background.

Spotlight : Prevents overexposure of subject portrait face, etc. when strong light strikes the subject, as in a wedding or on stage.

Sand & Snow : Prevents underexposure of subject portrait face, etc. in a place where reflection of light is intense, such as at the seaside in midsummer or on a ski slope.

Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark place even with decreased lighting.

Turn the LCD monitor 180º during recording: The LCD monitor light can then be used for recording.

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