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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Automatically emits light in dark place or in a spot lit
from rear.
Always emits light regardless of brightness.
No light emission.
Press the MENU button, and choose Flash
fl_om tile Camera Functions Setup menu.
2 Choose tile option fbr Flash and decide it.
3 Press the MENU
button to end the
setting.
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using DZ GX20A
to record photo
(not displayed
when the optional
Video Flash is
connected)
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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.
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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