User manual HITACHI VME220E

[. . . ] 808-836-3621 P QR10512 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 1994 KS-F(N) HITACHI (HSC) CANADA 3300 Trans Canada Hwy. , Quebec, H9R1B1, CANADA Tel. 514-697-9150 Printed in Japan 1 WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] To turn on again, press "REC/PAUSE" button. The camera/recorder enters record/pause (stand-by) mode. 7. After recording, press and hold the small button on the "POWER" switch, and then slide it to "VIDEO". The camera/recorder will now be in the stop mode. 22 MAKING A SAMPLE RECORDING 8. The tape will be rewound to the beginning 9. The picture you just recorded will be seen through the viewfinder. NOTE: If you connect the camera/recorder to your TV, you can see the picture played back on your TV. Refer to "VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV" on page 28. 10. After playing, press "STOP/EJECT" button 11. Slide the "POWER" switch to "OFF" position to turn off the camera/recorder. Press "STOP/EJECT" button to remove the cassette. 12. Always remove the power source from the camera/recorder after use. Press "PLAY" button to return to normal playback mode or press "STOP/EJECT" button to stop tape movement. NOTE: You can also visually scan backward when the camera/recorder is in record/pause (stand-by) mode by pressing and holding this button. "STOP/EJECT" Button · The "STOP/EJECT" button is used to stop playback, rewind, and fast forward operations. The "STOP/EJECT" button has no effect during record operation. "F. FWD" Button Press this button during stop or rewind mode, and fast-forwarding starts. " " appears in the viewfinder. Press the button during playback of tape, and the tape is played back in the forward direction approximately 3 times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded content. Press "PLAY" button to return to normal playback mode or press "STOP/EJECT" button to stop tape movement. NOTE: You can also visually scan forward when the camera/recorder is in record/pause (stand-by) mode by pressing and holding this button. "PLAY" Button Used for playback of tape recorded in the SP mode. NOTE: When the camera/recorder is in the record/pause (stand-by) mode, pressing and holding this button will play the tape at normal speed. (REW, PLAY, F. FWD, and STOP/EJECT) · These buttons are used for title making buttons when the "TITLE" button is pressed. (See "TITLE RECORDING" on page 26. ) · These buttons may be also used to set the date and time during pause (stand-by) 27 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS mode. (See "DATE/TIME SETTING" on page 20. ) Diagram of Camera Diopter Control To use the electronic viewfinder without eyeglasses on, turn this control for your optimum focus adjustment. "BATTERY" Release Lever Releases the battery attached to the video camera/recorder. "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. Cassette Holder Press "STOP/EJECT" button to open the cassette holder. [. . . ] Close the cover. 63 HEAD CLEANING HEAD CLEANING · Picture playback may become blurred or be interrupted. This does not mean that the recorded program has been erased. · Dirt accumulated on the head after long periods of use causes this problem. In this case, head cleaning requiring highly technical care is necessary. [. . . ]