Hitachi VM-8400LA - Manual (Page 40)

FADE IN /FADE OUT
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FADE IN /FADE OUT
Use the fade feature to add a professional touch to your recordings. Use "DIGITAL FADE" to
select one of the four fade options.
NOTE: If you press the "DIGITAL EFFECT" button after setting the fade function, the fade
function will be released. After setting the "DIGITAL EFFECT" mode, reset the fade function.
• White fade: Fades in from a white screen or fades out to a white screen. When "DISPLAY" is
pressed and the display appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor, "
"appears in the upper
left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
• Wipe fade: The picture opens gradually from the center of a black screen or closes into the
center to a black screen. When "DISPLAY" is pressed and the display appears in the
viewfinder or LCD monitor, "
" appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD
monitor.
• Zoom fade: Fades in while zooming from a white screen or fades out while zooming to a
white screen. When "DISPLAY" is pressed and the display appears in the viewfinder or LCD
monitor, "
" appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
• Black-and-white fade: Fades in from a black-and-white screen or fades out to a black-and-
white screen. When "DISPLAY" is pressed and the display appears in the viewfinder or LCD
monitor, "B/W" appears in the upper left corner or the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
Fading In
1. Use "DIGITAL FADE" to select a fade option before recording.
2. Press "REC/PAUSE" to start recording; fade begins automatically.
Fading Out
1. While recording with the camcorder use "DIGITAL FADE" to select a fade option.