Hitachi VM-H100LA Instruction Manual page 21

Hitachi instruction manual 8mm video camcorder vm-h100la
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Getting Started, Identifying Controls
control the volume.
22. Infrared Receiver
The area where infrared signals from the wireless remote are received. Aim the remote control to this area for
best results.
23. I. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button
Use this button to magnify the image being recorded 1.5 times.
24. Cassette Holder
a power source must be connected to the camcorder before a cassette can be inserted or removed.
Bottom view Illustration
25. Cassette Holder Close Button
CAUTION: Be sure to press this button to close the cassette holder. Otherwise, the tape may become slack
and may be damaged.
26. Camera Mounting Pedestal
27. Camera Release Lever
Slide this lever to separate the camera block.
28. BATT EJECT (Battery Eject) Lever
Slide this lever to open the battery compartment cover when loading a battery and removing it.
29. Battery Release Lever (blue)
Press this lever to remove the battery from the camcorder.
30. Power Supply Attachment Section
Load the battery (provided) here.
31. Stand
Lift the fitting for a stand.
32. EXT MIC Jack (Behind the jack cover)
Connect an external microphone (not supplied) here to record sound from the external microphone.
Note: Connecting an external microphone automatically switches off the built-in microphone.
Note: If you use a monaural microphone, the sound is recorded only on the left channel.
Note: Disconnect the external microphone from the camcorder when you are not using it.
33. PHONES (headphones) Jack
Sound being recorded by the microphone or played back can be monitored by headphones connected to this
jack.
34. AV IN/OUT Jack (Behind the jack cover)
Use this jack to connect the camcorder to a VCR or television ("Playing Back Your Recordings on your TV", p.30,
"Dubbing from the Camcorder to a VCR", p.49 and "Recording Television Programs", p.52).
35. Camera Cable Connection Ring
Connect the provided extension cable here.
36. Tripod Mounting Threaded Socket
Use this threaded socket to mount the camcorder on a tripod or the tiltable monopod provided.
37. External Power Cord Attachment Section
Attach the external power cord (provided) here.
Remote control Illustration
38. A/V DUB Button (only on the remote control)
Use this button to record new audio and video over existing audio and video.
39. Camcorder Remote Control
The shaded buttons on the remote control have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the
camcorder.
40. Volume Control
To increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the volume.
41. S.EDIT (Synchro Edit) Button (only on the remote control)
Use this button to activate the synchro edit function for dubbing ("Using Synchro Edit", p.50).
42. TITLE ON/OFF Button (only on the remote control)
Use this button to create and record titles for your tapes ("Creating and Recording a Title", p.47).
43. COUNTER RESET Button (only on the remote control)
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