Hitachi VM-C52E Manual page 7

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Hand Strap
Adjust to best fit to your hand.
Lens Cap Tab
Place the lens cap on this tab when you are ready
to record a scene. The tab also prevents the lens
cap from swinging around on its cord.
DC IN 9.6V Jack
When using the AC adaptor/charger, connect one
end of the DC cord (provided) to this jack and the
other end to 'DC OUTPUT" of the AC adaptor/
charger. When using the car cord (optional), con-
nect this jack and the car's cigarette lighter socket.
Record Start/Stop Button
This button is used to control the camera/
recorder. When this button is pressed with the
camera/recorder set to the recording mode, the
tape runs to start recording.
When this button is pressed again, the tape stops
and the camera/recorder enters the record/pause
(stand-by) mode.
TRACKING Control
Used when playing a tape recorded on another
VTR. Adjust for best picture. At all other times
leave it in the center position, which can be found
as a small detent in the movement of the knob.
EARPHONE Jack
Sound being recorded by the microphone or played
back may be monitored by earphone to this jack.
AV OUT Jack
Connect the audio/video output cable to this jack
and to the audio and video inputs of your TV/moni-
tor receiver. You may also connect the RF con-
verter unit to this jack and your TV receiver.
EJECT Switch
Slide to insert or remove the cassette.
Mode Shifter
Uses this mode shifter to switch the camera power
and VTR power on and off.
. OPERATE/Dew Indicator Light
Flashing of the light indicates dew condensation on
camera/recorder mechanism. While this light is
flashing, the unit will not operate. If this ocurs,
eject the tape and leave the power on. When the
light stops flashing, the unit can be operated.
PLAY Button
Used for playback of tape.
NOTE: When the camera/recorder is record/pause
(stand-by) mode, pressing and holding this button
will play the tape at normal.
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F.FWD Button
Press this button during stop or rewind mode, and
fast-forwarding starts. '""FAST FWD" indication
appears in the viewfinder whenever the tape
counter or time remaining is present. Press the
button during playback of tape, and the tape is
played back in the forward direction approximately
3 times faster than the normal speed (SP recorded
tape) or 7 times faster than the normal speed (LP
recorded tape) to confirm the recorded content.
Press PLAY button to return to normal playback
mode or press STOP button to stop tape
movement.
NOTE: You can also visually scan forward when
the camera/recorder is record/pause (stand-by)
mode by pressing and holding this button.
STOP Button
The STOP button is used to stop playback, rewind,
and fast forward operations. The STOP button has
no effect during record operation.
AUDIO DUB Switch
This switch is used to record new audio in place of
existing audio without erasing the video.
PAUSE Button
This button is used to display a still picture during
playback mode.
REW Button
Press this button during stop or fast forward mode,
and fast-rewinding starts. '""REWIND" indication
appears in the viewfinder whenever the tape coun-
ter or time remaining is present. Press the button
during playback of tape, and the tape is played back
in the rewind direction approximately 3 times faster
than the normal speed (SP recorded tape) or 7
times faster than the normal speed (LP recorded
tape) to confirm the recorded contents. Press
PLAY button to return to normal playback mode or
press STOP button to stop tape movement.
NOTE: You can also visually scan backward when
the camera/recorder is record/pause (stand-by)
mode by pressing and holding this button.
TAPE SPEED Switch (LP/SP)
This switch selects the recording speed. ''SP'' pro-
vides the best picture quality but the shortest
recording time (30 minutes).
"LP" provides slightly reduced picture quality, but
longer recording time (1 hour).
NOTE: Tape speed switch has no effect during
playback. When playing tapes, the tape speed is
selected automatically.
VIDEO DUB Switch
This switch is used to record new video in place of
existing video without erasing the audio.