Hitachi VTFX6500A - Manual (Page 22)

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NOTES: When " AUTO" and date display is selected, the date disappears about 10 seconds after recording is
started. When " TITLE" and date display is selected, the title and date disappear about 10 seconds after
recording is started.
AUTO FOCUS
The camcorder focuses the subject in the center of the viewfinder automatically.
• The subject at the center of the viewfinder is in focus.
Good No good
The range of object with which auto focus can be used
• On "T" side: about 2.6 feet (80 cm) from the lens surface to infinity.
• On "W" side: about 3/8 inch (1 cm) from the lens surface to infinity.
The auto focus will not work under the following conditions.
1. Objects not in the center of the viewfinder.
2. Objects at far and near positions at the same time.
3. Objects lit by a spotlight or neon signs, etc.
4. Objects behind glass with water droplets or dust on it.
5. Objects with almost no difference in brightness such as a white wall.
6. Objects moving rapidly.
7. Dark objects.