User manual HITACHI VM-6400A

[. . . ] PRECAUTIONS -1- HITACHI Instruction Manual Video Camcorder VM-6400A/VM-7400A HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC. 1855 Donroch Court, San Diego, California 92173 Tel. 770-279-5600 HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC. 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA Tel. [. . . ] · See page 8 for "EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT". Now, press "REC/PAUSE" to start shooting the picture. The "REC" indication appears in the viewfinder and you are now recording the picture you see through the viewfinder. 5. Press "REC/PAUSE" to stop recording. Press the button again to resume recording. The " " indication will appear in the viewfinder instead of "REC" while the camcorder is in the record/pause (stand-by) mode. NOTES: · The "TAPE END" indication starts flashing in the viewfinder when there is about five minutes recording time left on the cassette. · If the record/pause mode continues for more than 5 minutes, the camcorder's power is automatically turned off. To turn on again, press "REC/PAUSE". The camcorder enters record/ pause (stand-by) mode. Slide "CAM/OFF/VIDEO" to "OFF" position to turn off the camcorder. Press "STOP/EJECT" to remove the cassette. Always remove the power source from the camcorder after use. PLAYBACK - 17 - NOTE: If you have a cassette tape that has already been partially recorded on and you want to record the remaining blank section, see "QUICK EDIT" on page 27. INSTANT REVIEW 1. In record/pause (stand-by) mode, tap "REW/ REVIEW", and the last few seconds of the recorded scene is played back in the reverse direction and then played back in the forward direction. When the tape reaches the end of the scene you have just recorded, the camcorder returns to the record/pause (stand-by) mode. Recording starts again when "REC/PAUSE" is pressed again. NOTE: When "REW/REVIEW" is pressed once, the camcorder enters the instant review mode, and when it is held depressed, the camcorder enters the quick edit mode. PLAYBACK You can view recorded pictures with the electronic viewfinder. NOTE: If you connect the camcorder to your TV, you can seethe picture played back on your TV. Refer to "VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV" on page 30. Press and hold the small button on "CAM/OFF/ VIDEO", and then slide it to the "VIDEO" position. Press "REW/REVIEW" to the position where you want to start playback. Press "PLAY" and play back the tape. See "Tracking adjustment" on page 30. [. . . ] only Video signal Tape speed Video output Fast forward/rewind time EIA standard NTSC color 33. 35 mm/sec. 1. 0 V p-p, 75 ohm Less than 6 minutes with T-120 cassette - 38 - Camera Section Scanning 525 lines/60 fields/30 frames Required minimum illumination 0. 3 lux Pickup device 1/4" C. C. D. only HITACHI Service Hotline To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U. S. A. DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 800 HITACHI 1-800-448-2244 Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. [. . . ]