Getting Started - Identifying Controls - Hitachi VM-H71A Instruction Manual

Getting Started - Identifying Controls

Getting Started - Identifying Controls
Left front / Rear view of Controls
1. Lens
F1.8 (5~60mm) 12:1 power zoom lens with auto focus and auto iris
functions.
2. Snap
Look the snap to close the case tightly before recording so that no water
droplets or sand can get inside.
3. Diopter Control
To use the electronic viewfinder, turn this control for you optimum focus
adjustment.
4. FADE Button
The FADE button features three modes; white fade, wipe fade, and zoom
fade ("Using Fade," p. 41).
5. EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) Button
EIS corrects slight shaking of an image ("Using the Electronic Image
Stabilizer," p.40).
6. Stereo Microphone
Sensitive to sounds coming from the direction in which the camera is
pointed.
7. Infrared Receiver
The area where infrared signals from the wireless remote are received.
Aim the remote control to this area for best results.
8. Record/In-Camera Battery Charge Indicator
This indicator lights (red) when the camera/recorder is recording and lights
(green) when the battery inside the camera/recorder is being charged.
9. F.FWD button
Use this button to fast forward tapes or for visual search. During visual
search the camera/recorder fast forwards at approximately 9 times normal
playback speed. Also use this button to set date and time.
10. DATE Button
Use this button to record the date and time on your tape. Any time that the
date and time display is in the viewfinder they are recorded on your tape.
11. FOCUS Select Button
Press this button to select manual or automatic focus. When using manual
focus, FOCUS appears in the viewfinder. When FOCUS is not displayed,
focusing is automatic.
12. Focus Control
For manual focusing, rotate this control to bring the subject into focus.
13. B.LIGHT Button
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