Hitachi VM-8400LA User Manual
DIGITAL EFFECTS RECORDING
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DIGITAL EFFECTS RECORDING
The digital processor in this camcorder allows you to record pictures and add special effects;
16X9 recording mode, a negative image (negative/positive recording), 200 times digital zoom
feature (with instant zoom), a symmetric image, obtained by placing a mirror at the centre of
the screen (half-mirror recording), and an image in mosaic (mosaic recording).
16X9 recording mode, a negative image (negative/positive recording), 200 times digital zoom
feature (with instant zoom), a symmetric image, obtained by placing a mirror at the centre of
the screen (half-mirror recording), and an image in mosaic (mosaic recording).
NOTE:
The half-mirror recording and mosaic recording functions cannot be used with digital
zoom, instant zoom, stable pix or zoom fade function.
• Each time "DIGITAL EFFECT" is pressed, the recording mode is switched.
16x9 Mode Recording
The picture format can be switched from 4:3 (the picture format of an ordinary TV set) to 16x9.
1. Place the camcorder in record pause.
2. Press "DISPLAY" and repeatedly press "DIGITAL EFFECT- until "16x9" appears in the
viewfinder or LCD monitor.
The top and bottom of the picture in the viewfinder or LCD monitor become black bars.
2. Press "DISPLAY" and repeatedly press "DIGITAL EFFECT- until "16x9" appears in the
viewfinder or LCD monitor.
The top and bottom of the picture in the viewfinder or LCD monitor become black bars.
3. Press "REC/PAUSE" to start recording.
• To release the 16x9 mode, press "DIGITAL EFFECT" repeatedly in recording pause until
normal mode is restored.
• To release the 16x9 mode, press "DIGITAL EFFECT" repeatedly in recording pause until
normal mode is restored.
Negative/Positive Recording
1. Place the camcorder in record pause.
2. Press "DISPLAY" and repeatedly press "DIGITAL EFFECT" until "NEGPOS" appears in the
2. Press "DISPLAY" and repeatedly press "DIGITAL EFFECT" until "NEGPOS" appears in the