Hitachi VM-E520A Instruction Manual page 21

Getting Started, Identifying Controls
2. Viewfinder BRIGHT, COLOR and TINT controls
Refer to page 56.
3. Cassette Holder Close Button
CAUTION: Be sure to press this button to close the cassette holder. Otherwise, the tape may become slack
and may be damaged.
4. Cassette Holder
A power source must be connected to the camcorder before a cassette can be inserted or removed.
5. Microphone
6. Record Indicator
This indicator lights when the camcorder is recording.
7. Infrared Receiver
The area where infrared signals from the wireless remote are received. Aim the remote control to this area for
best results.
8. EJECT Switch
A power source must be connected before cassettes can be inserted or removed though the CAM/OFF/VIDEO
switch may be set to OFF ("Inserting and Removing Cassettes," p18).
9. EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) Button
EIS corrects the slight shaking of an image ("Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer," p. 36).
10. 16x9 button
With this button the picture format can be switched from 4:3 (picture format of a normal TV set) to 16:9 ("Using
16x9", P38).
11. DATE/TITLE (DISP.) Button
Use this button to record the date, time and title on your tape. Any time that the date, time and title displays
appear in the viewfinder, they are recorded on your tape. This button can be used instead of DISPLAY button on
the remote control in the VIDEO mode.
Note: Be sure to insert the clock battery before setting the date and time or creating a title.
12. Ring of Tape Transport
- F.F Button
Use this button to fast forward tapes or for visual search. During visual search the camcorder fast forwards at
approximately 9 times normal playback speed. Also use this button to set date and time.
- STOP Button
Use this button to stop playback, fast forward, or reverse. Also use this button to set date and time.
Right side/Battery cover Illustration
- REW Button
Use this button to fast rewind tapes or for visual search. During visual search the camcorder rewinds at
approximately 7 times normal playback speed. Also use this button to set date and time. Furthermore, use this
button to review the last few seconds of the tape you are recording.
- PLAY Button
Use to playback recorded tapes.
13. FOCUS Control Buttons
Press these buttons simultaneously to select manual or automatic focus. For manual focusing ("Using Manual
Focus", p. 36), press the F or N buttons to bring the subject into focus. When using manual focus, FOCUS
appears in the viewfinder.
14. FADE Button
The FADE button features three modes; white fade, wipe fade, and zoom fade ("Using Fade," p. 37).
15. Diopter Control
To use the electronic viewfinder, turn this control for your optimum focus adjustment.
16. CAM/OFF/VIDEO Power Switch
Hold down the red button as you slide the switch to CAM or VIDEO. You do not need to hold down the red button
to slide the switch to OFF.
17. INST. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button
Use this button to magnify the image being recorded 1.5 times momentarily.
18. Power Zoom Switch
Use this to zoom automatically ("Using the Power Zoom," p 34).
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