User manual HITACHI VM-H38A

[. . . ] TABLE OF CONTENTS HITACHI Instruction Manual 8mm Video Camera/Recorder VM-H38A Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd. , Norcross, GA 30093 Tel. 404-279-5600 HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC. 3300 Trans Canada Highway, Pointe Claire, Quebec, H9R 1B1, CANADA Tel. [. . . ] "F. FWD" Button Press this button during stop or rewind mode, and fast-forwarding starts. Press the button during playback of tape, and the tape is played back in the forward direction approximately 9 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. Also use "F. FWD" button when setting the date/time. NOTE: You can also visually scan forward when the camera/recorder is in record/pause (stand-by) mode by pressing and holding this button. 25. "REW" Button Press this button during stop or fast forward mode, and fast-rewinding starts. Press the button during playback of tape, and the tape is played back in the rewind direction approximately 7 times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded contents. Press "PLAY" button to return to normal playback mode or press "STOP" button to stop tape movement. Also use "REW" button when setting the date/time. NOTE: You can also visually scan backward when the camera/recorder is in record/pause (standby) mode by pressing and holding this button. 26. "STOP" Button The "STOP" button is used to stop playback, rewind, and fast forward operations. The "STOP" button has no effect during camera record operation. Also use "STOP" button when setting the date/time. "PAUSE" Button When this button is pressed in the playback mode, the tape stops and you can view a still picture. When this button is pressed again, the tape runs to resume playback. "TITLE" Button Press this button to create and record personalized titles on your videos with the camera/recorder's built-in titler. (See "TITLE RECORDING" on page 32. ) 29. "REVIEW" Button Used to review the last few seconds of the recorded segment in the record/pause mode. 20 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS 30. "RESET" Button When the linear time counter is displayed in the viewfinder, pressing this button resets the counter to "0:00:00". "DISPLAY" Button When this button is pressed, the display in the viewfinder will change in sequence. "DATE" Button Press this button to display the date and time in the viewfinder. Whenever the date and time appear in the viewfinder, they will be recorded on the tape. "EJECT" Button Operates with the power on or off, if a power source is connected to the camera/recorder. " " Switch or normal for recording. [. . . ] Use the Maxell 8M-CLT or similar dry type head cleaning tape to clean the video heads. · If the picture does not clear up after using the head cleaning tape, professional cleaning by a service technician may be necessary. · Consult your nearest dealer or VCR service center for head cleaning. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE The video camera/recorder is a precision electromechanical device which will require periodic maintenance after a period of normal use. We expect that no other maintenance other than head cleaning will be required during the period by most users, unless the video camera/recorder is heavily or seldom used. [. . . ]