Hitachi DZ-MV780A instruction manual Built-in Video Flash for DZ-GX20A only

Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX20A only)

When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the DZ-GX20A 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.

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•Optional Video Flash (for DZ- GX20A or DZ-MV780A only)

See "Introduction to Optional Accessories" on

page 151.

You can use the optional DZ FLH3 Video Flash*

(p. 151): Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash fbr use.

* Unavailable fbr DZ MV730A.

Automatically emits light in dark place or in a spot lit from rear.

Always emits light regardless of brightness.

No light emission.

Note:

•The built-in Video Flash setting will not change even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off

Untess 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 tet the camera shake

•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 built-in Video Flash cannot be used when a conversion lens is attached: Specify "Ftash: Off"

•The Video Flash automatically adjusts the amount of tight emitted, but the light amount adjustment may be insufficient when a subject is too far away or too near

•The distance for the buiIt-in Video Ftash to adjust the appropriate amount of light will vary depending on the subject, but it is approximateIy 32 - 8.2 feet

(1 -25m)

•When recording a close-up photo, specify Flash: Off. Using the flash too near subject could cause a whitish image.

•"f_ "will blink during charging of the battery for Video Flash

•While " _ " is flashing, the video flash witl not emit tight, though the DVD camera/recorder is recording.

•Do not use the Video Ftash when approaching the human eye. Emitting tight from Video Flash near human eye could damage the subject's eyesight.

Especially when recording a baby or smaIt child, move the DVD video camera/recorder at teast 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-GX20A, the built-in video flash in DZ-GX20A wilt not operate

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