User manual HITACHI VM-1800A

[. . . ] 1 Instruction Manual VM-1800A / VM-2800A / VM-3800A Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd. , Norcross, GA 30093 Pointe Claire, Tel. 404-279-5600 HITACHI (HSC) CANADA 3300 Trans Canada Hwy. , Quebec, H9R1B1, CANADA Tel. 514-697-9150 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII, INC. [. . . ] Press the FOCUS control (AUTO/MAN) buttons simultaneously. "FOCUS" appears in the viewfinder. Use the power zoom T control to zoom up completely to your subject. If you don't use the T control to zoom to the picture you want, the picture may fall out of focus when actual recording starts. Pressing the FOCUS control (AUTO/MAN) (far) or (near) button until the subject is in focus. Use the power zoom W control to zoom back to the picture you desire. 28 POWER ZOOM NOTE: To return to auto focus press the FOCUS control (AUTO/MAN) buttons and "FOCUS" disappears from the viewfinder. POWER ZOOM Press power zoom switch on the "W" side, and the picture gradually widens. Press the power zoom switch on the "T" side, and the picture gradually becomes telescopic. The zooming speed is slow when the power zoom switch is pressed lightly, and the zooming speed is fast when the switch is pressed strongly. When power zoom switch is operated, the zoom position is displayed in the viewfinder in 10 steps for several seconds. DIGITAL ZOOM 29 DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom increases the magnification of the power zoom by 2 times. You must place the subject you wish to magnify at the center of the viewfinder. Press and hold the power zoom T control until you find the picture you want. You control the zoom with the power zoom T and W controls. When "ZOOM" is not displayed in the viewfinder, normal zoom functions resume. NOTE: When the digital zoom is used, the more the image is magnified, the rougher the picture becomes. Also even a slight shaking of the camcorder is conspicuous. X100 digital zoom (only for VM-3800A) This feature allows the image to be magnified up to about 100 times. Press the "ZOOM MODE" button to display "ZM:2", and then press and hold the power zoom T control until you reach your desired magnification. Each time the "ZOOM MODE" button is pressed, the display in the viewfinder will change as follows. You can use the X100 digital zoom feature when "ZM:2" is displayed. After using the X100 digital zoom feature, press the "ZOOM MODE" button so that "ZM:2" is no longer displayed in the viewfinder. 30 INSTANT ZOOM (Only for VM-3800A) NOTES: When digital zoom is used, the more the image is magnified, the coarser the picture becomes. Also even slight shaking of the camcorder is conspicuous. When "16:9" is displayed in the viewfinder, the picture format is switched from 4:3 to 16:9. INSTANT ZOOM (Only for VM-3800A) The instant zoom feature activates the digital zoom to magnify the subject 1. 5 regardless of zooming engaged by the power zoom T and W controls. "I. ZOOM" appears in the viewfinder and the picture is magnified 1. 5 times. NOTES: To return to the original zoom position, press the INST. [. . . ] Date of Purchase Dealer's Name Dealer's Address City Province Introduced in 1995-96. Only mention year of production if caller is very persistant!!Warranty 90 day labor, 1 year parts except battery. 2 The battery that comes with these camcorders is a lead-acid battery. [. . . ]