Hitachi VM-SPIA Instruction Manual page 36

8mm video camera/recorder
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IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS
These buttons are used to set the clock (time and date) in your camera/recorder so that
it can be recorded on your tapes for future reference. May also be used to select the
camera/recorder function.
26. "START/STOP" Button
This button is used to control the camera/recorder. When operate control is set to
"CAMERA" position, pressing this button starts the tape to begin recording. "REC"
appears in the viewfinder.
When this button is pressed again, "PAUSE" appears instead of "REC" and the tape
stops and the camera/recorder enters the record/pause (stand-by) mode.
NOTE: Use the 15. START/STOP button when the case is closed tightly.
27. Cassette Holder
Slide "EJECT" switch to open the cassette holder. Be aware of the cassette direction
when inserting.
NOTE: Power source must be connected to open the cassette holder.
28. Clock Battery Compartment
Pull the battery holder and install the date/time battery (provided).
29. DC Input (6V) Jack
When using the AC adaptor/charger (provided) or car battery cord (optional), connect
this jack and the "DC OUTPUT" of the AC adaptor/charger the car's cigarrette lighter
socket.
30. Power Zoom Switch
This switch operates only when the case is closed tightly.
This switch performs zooming electrically.
"W": Picture becomes wider gradually.
"T": Picture becomes telescopic gradually.
NOTE: Use the 16. Power zoom switch when the case is closed tightly.
31. "EJECT" Switch
Operates with operate control either on or off, if a power source is connected to the
camera/recorder.
32. "STOP" Button
The "STOP" button is used to stop playback, rewind, and fast forward operations. The
"STOP" button has no effect during camera record operation.
33. "REW" Button
Press this button during stop or fast forward mode, and fast-rewinding starts. Press the
button during playback of tape, and the tape is played back in the rewind direction
approximately 7 times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded contents.
Press "PLAY" button to return to normal playback mode or press "STOP" button to stop
tape movement.

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