Hitachi VM-E455LA, Instruction Manual

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Basic Techniques
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The power zoom W control widens the picture, moving the subject farther away, while the power zoom T control
brings the subject closer, narrowing the picture. If "ZOOM" appears at the left of the viewfinder or LCD monitor,
the digital zoom function shown below has been engaged.
The zoom speed varies depending on how the power zoom control lever is moved: the more the lever is moved,
the higher than zoom speed will be.
When the power zoom control is operated, the zoom position is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor
for about 5 seconds and then disappears. The zoom position is displayed in 10 steps.
Using the Digital Zoom
The digital zoom increases the magnification of the power zoom by 4.5 times, You must place the subject you
wish to magnify at the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
Slide and hold the power zoom control to the "T" side 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 or on the LCD monitor,
normal zoom functions resume.
Note: This digital zoom has certain limitations and may degrade at extreme magnification and amplify
camcorder's movement.
Using the INST. ZOOM (instant Zoom) Button
The instant zoom feature activates the digital zoom to magnify the subject 7.5 times regardless of zooming
engaged by the power zoom T and W controls.
Press the INST. ZOOM button. "I. ZOOM" appears at the left of the viewfinder or LCD monitor and the picture is
magnified 1.5 times.