Hitachi VM-H720A User Manual

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Advanced Techniques 
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No Display - No Date Recording 
The camcorder does not record the date. 
 
Date and Time - Date and Time Recording 
The camcorder records the date and time with the picture all the time. 
 
3. Press the start/stop button. Recording will start. 
Note: When   AUTO and date display is selected, the date disappears about 10 seconds 
after recording is started. 
Note: When   TITLE and date display is selected, the title and date disappear about 10 
seconds after recording is started. 
Using the Power Zoom 
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, the digital zoom function shown below has been engaged. 
 
When the power zoom switch is operated, the zoom position is displayed in the viewfinder 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 2 times. You must place the 
subject you wish to magnify at the center of the viewfinder.