Hitachi VM-1600A Instruction Manual page 31

IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS
microphone.
"MIC WIND/NORM" Switch
This switch is used to reduce noise that occurs due to wind. Place the switch in the
NORMAL position for normal use.
"F.FWD" Button
Press this button during stop or rewind mode, and fast-forwarding starts. "FAST FWD"
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 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 in 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" Button
This button is used to record new audio in place of existing audio without erasing the
video. See page 36.
"VIDEO DUB" Button
This button is used to record new video in place of existing video without erasing the
audio. See page 37.
"TRACKING" Button
Used when playing a tape recorded on another VCR. Adjust for best picture. Ejecting
the cassette returns the tracking to the normal position.
"STILL (REC/PAUSE)" Button
When this button is pressed during recording, the tape stops and the camera/recorder
enters the record/pause (stand-by) mode. When this button is pressed again, the tape
begins recording. This button may be also used to display a still picture during playback
mode.
(REW, PLAY, F.FWD, and STOP/EJECT)
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