Using The Linear Time Counter; Remaining Tape; Setting The Date And Time - Hitachi VM-E520A Instruction Manual

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slack or no dust adheres to it, etc. After making sure that there is no abnormality, reinsert the cassette. If
TAPE reappears, see "Troubleshooting" on page 60.
Removing a Cassette
Slide the EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. The cassette door opens automatically. Remove the
cassette.
Protecting Recorded Material
Protect 8mm cassettes from accidental erasure by sliding the tab on the side of the cassette towards the opposite
side until the tab is completely visible. Slide the tab in the opposite direction, until the tab disappears, to record on
the cassette again.

Using the Linear Time Counter

The linear time counter displays the tape run in hours, minutes, and seconds, helping you to keep track of how
long you've been filming or time you have left to film before running out of tape.
Turn the camcorder on to display the linear time counter. The linear time counter keeps track from when you load
a cassette into the camcorder and clears to 0:00:00 when the cassette is ejected.

Remaining Tape

The tape remaining display shows the remaining tape that can be used for recording and playback, using seven
dashes. This feature is handy when recording since it lets you know how long you can record on the loaded tape.
Insert a cassette into the camcorder and start recording or playback; 10 seconds later, the remaining tape will be
displayed. When the cassette is ejected, the display will disappear. "
after the tape starts to run.
Note: The tape remaining display appears 10 seconds after the tape starts to run.
Note: When the remaining tape time becomes less than about three minutes, TAPE END flashes in the
viewfinder.

Setting the Date and Time

Take the time to set the date and time now. The date and time can be recorded on your tapes to act as a handy
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