Hitachi VM-E310A Camcorder User Manual


 
Basic Techniques
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6. To stop recording press the Start/Stop button and REC disappears from the
viewfinder replaced by . This places the camcorder in standby.
Note: TAPE END flashes in the viewfinder when about 3 minutes or less remain of the tape
cassette.
Note: If the camcorder is left in record/pause mode for more than 5 minutes, the camcorder
turns off automatically. To restart it press the Start/Stop button and the camera returns to
record/pause mode.
Playing Back Your Recording
Depending on the setup of your video equipment, you connect the camcorder in one of
the 3 methods explained below.
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Connecting to a Television with a VCR Attached
1. Connect the audio/video cable (provided) to the AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks of
your VCR.
2. Connect the other ends of the cable to the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks of the
camcorder.
3. Insert a previously recorded cassette into the camcorder.
4. Turn on your VCR and place it in the camcorder input mode (consult your VCR
manual for details). Operate the television as you normally do to see the signal coming
from the VCR.
5. Hold down the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to
VIDEO.
6. Press the PLAY button to begin playback.
7. Press the STOP button when finished.
Connecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In Jacks
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1. Connect the audio/video cable (provided) to the AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks of your
television.
2. Connect the other ends of the cable to AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks of the
camcorder.
3. Insert a recorded cassette into the camcorder.
4. Turn on your television and set to the camcorder input mode (consult your television manual
for details).
5. Hold down the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO.
6. Press the PLAY button to begin playback.
7. Press the STOP button when finished.
Connecting to a Television without Audio In and Video In Jacks
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1. Disconnect the VHF antenna leads from the back of the television. Leave the UHF
antenna leads connected.
2. Connect the VHF antenna lead to ANT IN of the RF output adapter. If the cable on the VHF
antenna lead is flat you need to purchase an antenna adapter (300-ohm to 75-ohm
transformer). Connect the antenna adapter to the VHF antenna lead and slide the adapter on