Hitachi VM-E230A - Manual (Page 43)

Advanced Techniques
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 Start/Stop button to resume recording.