Hitachi DZ-HS500A Recording Dark Subjects Using LCD Monitor Light, Adjusting Color White Balance

Press the MENU button to end the setting.

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RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT

When Program AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject.

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.

2 Use the f/e/d/cbuttons to choose “Low Light”, and then press the Abutton.

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4 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 3.2 feet (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 53).

ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE)

This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the color 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	h
	source or situation (p. 59)
Outdoor	To record in fine weather	i
Indoor 1	To record under incandescent light, halogen light or bulb-	j
	color type fluorescent light
Indoor 2	To record under fluorescent light	k

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