Hitachi VM-3700A Instruction Manual page 30

IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS
Diagram of Camera
"BATTERY" Release Lever
Releases the battery attached to the video camera/recorder.
Cassette Holder
Press "STOP/EJECT" button to open the cassette holder. Be aware of the cassette
direction when inserting.
NOTE: Power source must be connected to open the cassette holder.
"DC IN 9.6V" Jack
When using the AC adaptor/charger (provided) or the car battery cord (optional),
connect this jack and the "DC OUTPUT" of the AC adapter/charger or the car's
cigarette lighter socket.
Graphics in the Electronic Viewfinder
"BRIGHT', "COLOR" and "TINT" controls
Use to adjust the picture color in the viewfinder. See page 39.
"REC/PAUSE" Button
This button is used to control the camera/recorder. When the "POWER" switch is set to
the "CAM" position, pressing this button starts the tape to begin recording. "REC"
appears in the viewfinder.
When this button is pressed again, "
and the camera/recorder enters the record/pause (stand-by) mode.
NOTE: This button may be also used to display a still picture during the playback mode.
Power Zoom Switch/ "TRACKING" Control
• This switch performs zooming electrically.
"W": Picture becomes wider gradually.
"T": Picture becomes telescopic gradually.
• Used when playing a tape recorded on another VCR. Adjust for best picture. Ejecting
the cassette returns the tracking to the normal position.
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.
Hand Strap
Adjust to best fit your hand.
" appears instead of "REC" and the tape stops
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