Turning EIS Off/On

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Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)

EIS corrects for fuzziness in an image when you zoom in on a subject.

We recommend turning EIS Off when you position the camcorder on a table or use a tripod when recording.

We recommend you stabilize the camcorder using both hands and support your arms against your body when recording.

•EIS may not function correctly when a tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens is used.

•When using a card (recording stills), EIS cannot be set.

1During record pause, press MENU.

2Select “Camera Functions Setup” “EIS” “On”/“Off”

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

When the function is turned On,

“” appears in the LCD monitor (p.42).

3• EIS is retained in memory even when the power is turned off.

•If “Off” is selected, be sure to return the setting to “On” afterwards, if you do not normally use a tripod, etc.

Notes

•When EIS is active, there will be a slight divergence between the actual camera movement and the on-screen movement.

•Even if EIS is turned On, the camera movement may not be corrected if the movement is too excessive.

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Reducing Wind Noise During Recording

When recording sound from the built- in microphone, you can reduce wind noise in the recording when the MIC. filter is On. Lower frequencies noise is eliminated and the target sound becomes clearer.

Turning the MIC. filter On/Off

1During record pause, press MENU.

2Select “Camera Functions Setup” “MIC. Filter” “On”/“Off”

Various Recording Techniques

DZ-HS903A, DZ-HS803A specifications

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Hitachi DZ-HS803A, DZ-HS903A instruction manual Turning EIS Off/On, Turning the MIC. filter On/Off

Models: DZ-HS903A DZ-HS803A

Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)