Hitachi DZ-BX31A, DZMV750MA, DZMV780MA Setting Up Camera Functions, See page 65 for how to set

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Setting Up Camera Functions

Before You Begin	•	See page 65 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.

English

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

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

MENU

2 Use the f/e/d/

cbuttons to choose

the desired option, and then press the A button: The selected option will be set.

Camer a	Func t i ons	S e t u p
P r og r am AE		Auto
Wh i t e Ba l .		Spo r t s
E I S		Po r t r a i t
D i g . Zoom		Spo t l i gh t
M IC . F i l t e r		Sand&Snow
		Low L i gh t
ENTER	RETURN	RAM

Use f/ e/ d/ cto select, and then press Ato designate.

Selected AE mode

0 : 0 0 : 0 0 REM3 0 MIN

FINE	8	: 0 0 AM
	9 / 3 0	/ 2 0 0 6

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.

aAuto : The camera/recorder automatically judges the subject and surrounding environment

for optimum recording.

sSports : Reduces blurring when recording

rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis. tPortrait : Makes a subject, such as a person or a creature, stand out from a blurred

background.

uSpotlight : Prevents overexposure of subject portrait face, etc. when strong light strikes the

subject, as in a wedding or on stage.

vSand & 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.

wLow 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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