Hitachi VM-E455LA Instruction Manual page 11

Getting Started
8. STOP Button
Use this button to stop playback, fast forward, or reverse. Also use this button to set date and
time and create a title. ("Creating and Recording a Title", p39).
9. BATTERY Release Lever
Releases the battery attached to camcorder.
10. CHARGE Indicator
When the battery is being charged, this indicator will flash or fight to show the charged level as
a reference
11. Electronic Viewfinder
12. Diopter Control
To use the electronic viewfinder, pull the eye cup all the way, and then turn this control for your
optimum focus adjustment
13. Power Supply Attachment Section
Attach the battery here
14. AUDIO/VIDEO Output Jacks (Behind the jack cover)
Use this jack to connect the camcorder to a VCR or television
• Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cable to the yellow jack (VIDEO OUT) and the white plug to the
white jack (AUDIO OUT).
15. DC IN Jack
Plug in the AC adaptor here to charge a battery or power the camcorder from AC outlet. In addition, connect the
optional car battery cord to this jack, in which case, you will need a DC cord (optional).
16. Shoulder Strap Slots
Attach a shoulder strap here.
17. OPEN Button
Push this button to open the LCD monitor.
18. Bright Control Buttons
Use this to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor screen
19. LCD Monitor
You can view the pictures as they are being recorded and play them back immediately after recording on the LCD
screen.
20. Cassette Holder
A power source must be connected to the camcorder before a cassette can be inserted or removed.
21. EJECT Button
Press this button to open the cassette holder. A power source must be connected before cassettes can be
inserted or removed though the CAM/ OFF/VIDEO switch maybe set to OFF
Note: The EJECT button is inoperable unless the LCD monitor is completely open.
22. Speaker
You can listen to the recorded sound.
Note: No sound is heard when the LCD monitor is closed.
23. FOCUS/VOL. (volume) Control Buttons
When the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is set to CAM, these buttons will be the focus control buttons. Press them
simultaneously to select manual or automatic focusing. To control focus manually, press the or button to
bring the subject into focus. When manual focus has been engaged, "FOCUS" will appear in the viewfinder or on
the LCD monitor.
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