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WIND CUT

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AUTO MNL PUSH

MENU

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/

VOL/JOG

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PUSH

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MENU

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PHOTO

SHOT

Wind Noise Reduction Function

This function reduces the sound of a wind hitting the microphone when recording.

1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].

The [WIND CUT] Indication 1 appears.

It does not work with an external microphone.

When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone is regulated depending on the strength of wind to reduce wind noise.

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Using the Video Flash

The Built-in Video Flash enables you to record still pictures in a dark place.

1Press the [PUSH] Button to open the Video Flash.

2Set [FLASH] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON] or [AUTO].

If [AUTO] is selected, Video Flash is set off if light is needed by sensing the surrounding luminosity.

3Press the [STILL]Button.

Video Flash is set off.

4Press the [PHOTOSHOT] Button or Recording Start/Stop Button.

Video Flash is not set off when recording.

If either [ß],[ßi] or [ßj] indication is lit, flash is set off. If flashing or dark ,

Video Flash is not set off.

The available range of the Video Flash is approximately 1 to 2.5 metres in a dark places. Picture will appear dark when they are recorded by using the Video Flash at distances greater than 2.5 metres.

Using the Video Flash VW-FLH3E(optional) enables you to record still pictures farther than 2.5 metres in a dark place. The available range is approximately 1 to 4 metres.

To make the “Red Eye” phenomenon reduce

Set the [RED EYE REDUCTION] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON].

The [£] indication appears.

You may get red eyes phenomenon depending on the recording condition.

For other notes concerning this item, see page 48.

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Panasonic NV-MX8A operating instructions Wind Noise Reduction Function, Using the Video Flash

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