Hitachi VM-E220A Camcorder User Manual


 
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Brightly lit objects such as a neon light, objects lit by spotlight, etc.
Objects behind water dappled or dusty glass
Objects with little difference in light reflection such as a white wall
Rapidly moving objects
Dark objects
Note: With the T zoom control you can use the auto focus with subjects that are 3.3 feet (100cm) away from
the lens and further away to infinity. With the W zoom control you can use the auto focus with subjects 3/8
inches (1cm) away from the lens and further away to infinity.
Using Manual Focus
1. Press the FOCUS control buttons simultaneously. FOCUS displays in the viewfinder. You can adjust the focus
manually.
2. 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.
3. Press the Focus control F (far) or N (near) button until the subject is in focus.
4. Use the power zoom W control to zoom back to the picture you desire.
Note: To return to auto focus press the FOCUS control buttons and the FOCUS disappears from the
viewfinder.
Using Instant Review
Use this feature to view the last few seconds of the tape you shot.
1. Set the camcorder to record/pause mode and tap the REW button. The last few seconds of tape play back in
reverse and then in normal playback mode.
2. The camera plays back to the spot where you paused and returns to record/pause mode (standby). Press the