Hint

You can also use the remote control for changing the maximum digital value. Each press of DIGITAL ZOOM switches the “Digital Zoom” setting as follows;

Off→ “40x” → “240x

(When using a card) “Off” ↔ “40x

Notes

The maximum telephoto zoom is 40x when using a card even if “Digital Zoom” is set to “240x”.

When operating the zoom lever, the focus may blur for a moment.

When digital zoom is added, the image quality will become coarser.

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Recording at Close

Range

(Macro Recording)

When you record a small subject at close range, you can bring the lens surface as close as approx. 13/16″ (2 cm) to the subject. This will allow you to enlarge the subject to cover the entire screen.

Recording at close range

During record pause or recording, point the camcorder at the subject and push the zoom lever toward the W side until the wide-angle is

1maximized.

Recording up close may require more lighting. If the screen is dark, direct a light source at the subject.

Note

Although the zoom can be used, the focus may become blurred depending on the distance to the subject.

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Using the Separately- Sold Lenses to Increase the Wide- Angle or Telephoto Effect

Use the tele-conversion lens DZ-TL1 (separately-sold) to increase the telephoto effect, and the wide- conversion lens DZ-WL1 (separately- sold) to increase the wide-angle effect.

To attach one of the lenses, firstly you need to attach the step-up ring DZ- SR3037 (separately sold).

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Hitachi DZ-HS803A, DZ-HS903A Recording at Close Range Macro Recording, Recording at close range, Maximized

DZ-HS903A, DZ-HS803A specifications

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