User manual HITACHI VM-1800A

[. . . ] 1 Instruction Manual VM-1800A / VM-2800A / VM-3800A Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. 404-279-5600 HITACHI (HSC) CANADA 3300 Trans Canada Hwy. , Quebec, H9R1B1, CANADA Tel. For maximum pleasure and Thank you for choosing the convenience please read these simple instructions before operating your camcorder. CAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] AUTOMATIC DATE RECORDING This feature records the date automatically once a day. After you begin recording, the date is recorded automatically for 10 seconds. When " " is displayed again after being switched to the date display. 26 PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) If the date changes while recording continues over 10 seconds, the date is recorded for 10 seconds when recording is restarted after the camcorder has been set to the standby mode. Press "DATE/TIME" button until " " and the date appear in the viewfinder before you begin to record. The date will be recorded whenever it appears in the viewfinder. PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) Program AE automatically selects the shutter speed 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000 or 1/4000 second that is optimum for the brightness of the subject. The iris is also adjusted automatically in response to the shutter speed. AUTO FOCUS The camcorder focuses the subject in the center of the viewfinder automatically. NOTE for VM-3800A: If "FOCUS" appears in the viewfinder, manual focus is engaged. Press the FOCUS control (AUTO/MAN) buttons simultaneously to return to auto focus. 27 MANUAL FOCUS (Only for VM-3800A) The range of the object with which auto focus can be used. On "T" side: about 3. 3 feet (1m) from the lens surface to infinity. On "W" side: about 0. 4 inches (1 cm) from the lens surface to infinity. The auto focus will not work under the following conditions. 1. Objects with almost no difference in brightness such as a white wall. 6. 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. 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. 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. [. . . ] Batteries, tape cassettes, earphones, antennas, accessories and external parts such as cabinet and knobs. In transit damage claims, improper handling by carrier or post offices. Products or parts thereof which have had serial numbers removed, altered or defaced. Original installation (set-up) and all normal maintenance needed such as CLEANING OF VIDEO HEADS. [. . . ]