User manual HITACHI DZ-MV3000E(UK)

[. . . ] DZ-MV3000E (UK) DISC N IO NAVIGAT SELEC T IT STOP/EX MENU Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use, please read this instruction manual completely. FOR TECHNICAL HELP & SERVICE PLEASE CALL 0870 405 4405 FOR DVD-CAM PC SUPPORT YOU CAN ALSO VISIT OUR WEB SITE http://dvdcam-pc. support. hitachi. ca/ This manual was printed with soy based ink. Printed on recycled paper Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. [. . . ] Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark place even with decreased lighting. Turn the LCD monitor 180 during recording: The LCD monitor light can then be used for recording. 81 RECORDING DARK SUBJECTS USING LCD MONITOR LIGHT When Programme AE is set to Low Light, you can use the light from LCD monitor to record a subject. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose "Program AE" from the "Camera Functions Setup" menu. 2 Choose "Low Light", and designate it. Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p Auto P r o g r am AE Spo r t s Wh i t e Ba l . Po r t r a i t EIS Spo t l i gh t D i g . F i l t e r Sand&Snow Low L i gh t RAM ENTER RETURN Note: Use the viewfinder to check the image to be recorded. The LCD monitor light allows you to record a subject up to 1 m even in a dark place. An after-image will appear when filming a moving subject or if camera shake occurs (it is recommended that you use a tripod). If a subject cannot be focused properly, manually adjust the focus (see page 71). 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. 4 Open the LCD monitor, turn it 180 so that it faces the same direction as the lens: The LCD monitor will light white. 82 ADJUSTING COLOUR (WHITE BALANCE) This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the colour of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions. Mode Auto Set Outdoor Indoor Setting content White balance always automatically adjusted You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation (p. 84) To record in fine weather To record under incandescent light, halogen light or bulbcolour type fluorescent light On-screen display None 1 Press the MENU button, choose "White Bal. " on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the button. Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p P r o g r am AE Au t o Wh i t e Ba l . F i l t e r ENTER RETURN RAM 2 Choose the desired option, and then press the button. FINE 30/ 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN 8:00 9 /2006 Note: The white balance mode can be confirmed using the on-screen information. The white balance setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off. Do not block the infrared sensor (see "Terminology", p. 136) with hand, etc. White balance mode 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Infrared sensor block If a tele or wide-conversion lens is used, the auto white balance may not operate depending on the recording conditions. If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance. Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD video camera/recorder on: If the DVD video camera/recorder is turned on with the lens capped, the white balance will not work normally. 83 Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD Thick paper video camera/ recorder at a white object so that it fills the screen. If focus is not correct when the white object fills the screen, manually focus the object, referring to "Manually Focusing Subject" (see page 71). 2 Press the MENU button, choose "White Bal. ", "Set", and then press the button. Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p P r o g r am AE Au t o Wh i t e Ba l . F i l t e r ENTER RETURN RAM Note: The white balance set using the "Set" option will be stored in memory until it is re-set. Do not use a coloured object when setting the white balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set. The setting on white balance "Set" may not be possible in a dark place. Also, the white balance cannot be set when the zoom bar is in the digital zoom range (p. In such status, the " " indicator will remain blinking. [. . . ] DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. [. . . ]