Panasonic operating instructions Built-in flash VDR-D300 only, When the flash is not used

Various recording functions

Built-in flash (VDR-D300 only)

(SD)

Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1Press the MENU button, then select

[ ADVANCED] > [ß FLASH] > desired item

and press the joystick.

ß: Forced flash

ßA: Auto

≥When [ßA] is set, the ambient brightness is automatically detected, and the flash will activate only when necessary.

2 Press the PHOTO SHOT button.

The flash is activated and the picture will be recorded.

When the flash is not used

Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED] > [ß FLASH] > [ ] and press the joystick.

: Forced off

Recording

≥Do not block the flash by hand or any other means.

≥The unit, even when its flash has been turned off, automatically determines if the flash is necessary by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines

that the flash is necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in yellow.)

≥When the [ß] ([ßi]/[ßj]) indication or the [ßA]

([ßAi]/[ßAj]) indication is displayed, the flash can be lit. If the indication is flashing or not displayed, the flash cannot be lit.

≥The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places. Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they are recorded by using the flash at distances greater than 2.5 m (8.2 feet).

≥When setting the flash to [ßA] and adjusting the shutter speed or iris/gain at the same time, the indication [ßA] etc. may disappear and the flash may not flash.

≥Using the flash fixes the shutter speed of 1/750 or faster to 1/500.

≥The picture may become out of focus in dark places. If so, adjust the focus manually.

≥The picture may appear dark if flash is lit in front of a white background.

≥Set the flash to [ ] where using a flash is prohibited.

≥If the flash will be activated a large number of times, it may take longer to charge it.

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