Hitachi VM-H57A - Manual (Page 45)

Advanced Techniques
Using Fade
Use the fade feature to add a professional touch to your recordings. Use the FADE
button to select one of the three fade options.
• White fade: Fades in from a white screen or fades out to a white screen. appears
in the upper left corner of the viewfinder.
• Wipe fade: The picture opens gradually from the center of a black screen or closes
into the center to a black screen. appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder.
• 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 camera/recorder 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 camera/recorder into the record mode again.