Hitachi VM-H81A - Manual (Page 46)

Advanced Techniques
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Zoom fade: Fades in while zooming from a white screen or fades out
while zooming to a white screen. appears in the upper left corner of
the viewfinder.
Fading In
1. Use the FADE button to select a fade option before recording.
2. Press the Start/Stop button to start recording; fade begins
automatically.
Fading Out
1. While recording with the camcorder use the FADE button to select a
fade option.
2. Press the Start/Stop button to stop recording; the fade begins
automatically and REC flashes until the fade ends.
Note: When fading out be sure to wait until the PAUSE indicator ( ) is
visible in the viewfinder before attempting to put the camcorder into the record
mode again.
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 Start/Stop button to resume
recording.