Hitachi DZ-HS803A Owners Guide - Page 67

Various Recording Techniques HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Compensating for Backlight (Backlight Compensation) When the subject is lit from the rear, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. Compensating for backlight • When the power is turned off, the backlight compensation setting returns to Off. HDD RAM -RW (VR) -RW (VF) R +RW CARD Selecting a Program AE Mode to Match the Conditions (Program AE) The camcorder automatically gauges the subject and surrounding conditions and determines the optimal settings for recording (during Auto). However, you can also select a Program AE mode that better suits the situation for even clearer images. During record pause or recording, press BLC. The backlight compensation icon appears in the LCD monitor. Backlight compensation icon 1 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 0 0 AM 1 2 / 1/2008 • Each time you press BLC, the backlight setting turns On or Off. The backlight compensation icon appears only when this function is On. Program AE modes Auto The Camcorder automatically detects the subject and surrounding conditions for optimum recording. Sports Reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subjects such as tennis. Portrait Makes the subject, such as a person or pet, stand out from a blurred background. Spotlight Prevents overexposure of the subject in strong light, such as at a wedding or on stage. 67