Hitachi VM-1600A Camcorder User Manual


 
IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS
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Releases the battery attached to the video camera/recorder.
"LOW LIGHT" Button
Press this button when shooting in a dark place such as outdoors at night. You can
record the subject as a bright picture.
NOTE: This switch has no effect in a bright place.
"DISPLAY" Button
Pressing this button once cause a 5 digit linear timer counter and battery indicator to
appear in the camera/recorder's viewfinder. Pressing the button again will cause battery
indicator and the amount of time remaining on the cassette in the camera/recorder.
Press a 3 time to delete all displays.
"SHUTTER" Button
Used to control the shutter speed during recording and/or record/pause (stand-by)
mode. (See "VARIABLE SHUTTER SPEED" on page 28.)
Diagram of Camera
Diopter Control
To use the electronic viewfinder without eyeglasses on, turn this control knob for your
optimum focus adjustment.
Cover for DC camera Light Terminal
When the DC camera light is attached to the accessory shoe, this cover slides and
power can be supplied to the DC camera light.
Caution: To help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock, do not open this cover
when the DC camera light is not attached and the camera/recorder is turned on.
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Displays what the camera/recorder lens sees. The electronic viewfinder also functions
as a convenient black-and-white monitor during playback of recorded material.
"BACK LIGHT" Button
When the subject is lit from behind, press and hold this button to compensate for the
back-lighting.
"REVIEW" Button