Hitachi DZ-HS500A Camcorder User Manual


 
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Recording Stills
Note:
Recording of still images is possible on card.
1 Remove the lens cap, and then point the DVD
video camera/recorder at subject.
2 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.
Set the power switch to “SD”.
After the CARD ACCESS indicator goes out,
perform the subsequent operation:
3 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder
or LCD).
When using the viewfinder, pull it out and
close the LCD monitor.
4 Press the PHOTO/SELECT button half way
(half pressing).
The DVD video camera/recorder will
automatically focus on the subject at the
center of screen, and the “m” indicator on
screen will light in purple (the focus will not
change when manual focus is chosen).
5 Press the PHOTO/SELECT button all the way
(full pressing).
The screen will be black, and then the
recorded still will be displayed. When the
m” mark appears, you can proceed with
the next recording; while “CARD ACCESS” is
being displayed, you cannot proceed with the
next recording.
Note:
If you wish to record without locating a subject at the
center of screen, first locate the subject at the center
of screen, press the PHOTO/SELECT button halfway
down, determine the composition to be recorded, and
then press the PHOTO/SELECT button all the way
down.
If you press the PHOTO/SELECT button all the way
down at one stroke without pressing it half way,
recording will be possible, but the focus may be
incorrect.
See “Size And Quality Of Photos” on page 156 for
details of photos on card.
See “Troubleshooting” on page 145 if recording
photos is not possible.
If focusing is difficult with auto focus, choose manual
focus, and manually correct the focus before
recording (see page 53).
Shake of the DVD video camera/recorder may cause
blur in recorded image.
When holding the DVD video camera/recorder for
recording, grasp it securely with both hands.
When recording with higher zoom magnification, it is
recommended that you secure the DVD video
camera/recorder on a tripod.
There may be a difference between the image you
see on the LCD screen or viewfinder and the
recorded image.
PHOTO/SELECT
button
CARD ACCESS indicator