Panasonic PV GS15 Digital Video Camera - Page 35

Record mode Using the built-in flash Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [ß] or [ßA]. ≥If [ßA] is selected, then the flash will automatically flash as necessary. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button. PHOTO SHOT ≥The flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. ≥You cannot use the built-in flash unless the card is inserted in the Camcorder. ≥The Camcorder, 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. 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 m) in a dark place. Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they are recorded by using the flash at distances greater than 6 feet (2 m). ≥When set [FLASH] >> [ßA] and the shutter speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication (either [ßA], [ßAi], or [ßAj]) may disappear and the flash may not be lighted. ≥Using the flash fixes the shutter speed of 1/750 s or faster to 1/500. ≥The picture may become out of focus in a dark place. 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. ≥Do not block the flash by hand or any other means. ª When the flash is not used Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [ ]. ª To adjust the brightness of the flash 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >> select the desired brightness level. [ßj]: If the brightness is too high ([ßj] or [ßd0]: [ßAj] indication will appear.) In normal recording (the [ß] or [ßA] indication will appear.) [ßi]: If the brightness is insufficient ([ßi] or [ßAi] indication will appear.) ª Red eye reduction function Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [RED EYE] >> [ON]. ≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending on the recording conditions. ª Using the flash VW-FLH3 (optional) ≥The flash permits still picture recording in a dark place 6 feet (2 m) or more distant from the subject. The available range of the flash is approx. 3 to 13 feet (1 to 4 m). ≥When the flash becomes ready to flash, the [ß] indication appears. ≥The optional flash and the built-in flash cannot be used simultaneously. ≥The brightness of the flash cannot be adjusted. ≥The shutter speed, iris/gain, and white balance become fixed. ≥Using the flash outdoors or with backlight or other bright conditions may result in white blotches (color blotches) on the pictures. If so, either adjust the iris manually or use the backlight compensation function, without using the flash. ≥Carefully read the operating instructions for the flash. 35 LSQT0861