Using Quick Edit; Using Macro; Date Search - Hitachi VM-E230A Instruction Manual

Advanced Techniques

Using Quick Edit

Use quick edit to search for the end of previously recorded material, find a particular
spot on your tape, begin editing, or record new material. While the camera is in
record/pause mode hold down the F.F, REW, or PLAY button and visually search the
tape. Release the button and the camcorder stops the tape at the exact position you
selected.

Using Macro

This function allows you to shoot subjects as close as 3/8 inches (1cm). Press and hold
the power zoom control W. The camera focuses on the subject automatically. Check
your lighting as it tends to be insufficient when filming close up.

Date Search

The date search function memorizes the start and end positions of recordings you made
on a specific day so you can easily locate those positions later as long as the cassette
is left in the camcorder.
Note: Be sure that the date and time are set.
1. Attach a power source and slide the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to VIDEO.
2. Press the DATE/TITLE button (the DISPLAY button on the remote control) to display
"SEARCH" in the viewfinder.
3. Press the REW button to search for the start position from which you last made a
recording or the F.F button (the F.FWD button on the remote control) to recording end
position.