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PUSH
1
2
4
STILL
3
PHOTO
SHOT
MENU
PUSH
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/
VOL/JOG
2
Wind Noise Reduction Function
This function reduces the sound of a wind hitting the microphone when
recording.
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >>
[WIND CUT] >> [ON].
≥The [WIND CUT] Indication
1
appears.
≥It does not work with an external microphone.
≥When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone is regulated depending on
the strength of wind to reduce wind noise.
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Using the Video Flash
The Built-in Video Flash enables you to record still pictures in a dark place.
The following is the steps to operate the Video Flash Function with the NV-
MX8. When using the optional Video Flash (VW-FLH3E), refer to the
operating instructions of the Video Flash.
1
Press the [PUSH] Button to open the Video Flash.
2
Set [FLASH] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON]
or [AUTO].
≥If [AUTO] is selected, Video Flash is set off if light is needed by sensing
the surrounding luminosity.
3
Press the [STILL] Button.
≥Video Flash is set off.
4
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button or Recording Start/Stop
Button.
≥Video Flash is not set off when recording.
≥ If either [
ß
],
[
ß
i] or [
ß
j] indication is lit, flash is set off. If flashing or dark,
Video Flash is not set off.
≥The available range of the Video Flash is approximately 1 to 2.5 metres in a
dark places. Picture will appear dark when they are recorded by using the
Video Flash at distances greater than 2.5 metres.
≥Using the Video Flash VW-FLH3E(optional) enables you to record still
pictures farther than 2.5 metres in a dark place. The available range is
approximately 1 to 4 metres.
≥Video Flash VW-FLH3E(optional) and the built-in video flash cannot be
used simultaneously.
≥Object of recording may appear dark if flash is set off in front of white
background.
≥Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LW4307ME) or Wide Conversion Lens (VW-
LW4314ME) can block flash light and may cause vignetting effect.
Adjusting Brightness of the Video Flash
Brightness of the Video Flash can be set in [FLASH LEVEL] on the
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu.
Set [FLASH LEVEL] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu to desired
Flash Level.
≥Normally, set it to [NORMAL] ( [
ß
] indication appears).
≥If the brightness is not enough in [NORMAL] setting, set it to [i] ([
ß
i]
indication appears), if it is too much, set it to [j] ([
ß
j] indication appears).
To make the “Red Eye” phenomenon reduce
Set the [RED EYE REDUCTION] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu to
[ON].
≥The [£] indication appears.
≥You may get red eyes phenomenon depending on the recording condition.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 48.
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WIND CUT
1
AUTO
MNL
PUSH
MENU
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/
VOL/JOG
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