Hitachi VM-1600A Camcorder User Manual


 
IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS
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IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS
Diagram of camera
Accessory Shoe
Used to attach the DC camera light (optional).
Record Indicator
This indicator lights up to indicate that the camera/recorder is recording. During self
timer operation, this light flashes to indicate recording is about to begin then stays on to
indicate recording has started.
Zoom Ring (Manual Zooming)
The picture size can be magnified 12 times with the use of the zoom feature. Just rotate
the zoom ring for a close up (T) or wide angle (W) picture. Macro close-up, as close as
1 cm from object is feasible.
Focus Ring
Used to acheive manual focus.
Do not attempt to manually turn the focus ring when the camera/recorder is in the auto
focus mode.
Lens
F2.2 (6.7 ~ 80.4 mm) 12:1 power zoom lens features auto focus and auto iris functions.
Auto Focus Window
To automatically focus the camera lens, this window transmits and receives infrared
light which is reflected off the object. Make sure you don't obstruct this window when
recording.
Microphone
Sensitive to source coming from the direction in which the camera is pointed.
"PUSH/AUTO" Focus Button
Auto focusing can be also performed during manual focus mode by pushing this button.
"FOCUS AUTO/MAN" Switch
Set this switch to the "AUTO" position for automatic focusing, and to the "MAN" position
for focusing with the focus ring.
"BATTERY" Release Lever