Hitachi VM-H720A Camcorder User Manual


 
Getting Started, Identifying Controls - 26 -
Getting Started, Identifying Controls
Left side/Rear Camera Illustration
1. Lens
F1.6 (4~48mm) 12:1 power zoom lens with auto focus and auto iris functions.
2. Viewfinder BRIGHT, COLOR and TINT controls
Refer to page 56.
3. Cassette Holder Close Button
CAUTION: Be sure to press this button to close the cassette holder. Otherwise, the tape may
become slack and may be damaged.
4. Cassette Holder
A power source must be connected to the camcorder before a cassette can be inserted or
removed.
5. Stereo Microphone
Sensitive to sounds coming from the direction in which the camera is pointed.
6. Record Indicator
This indicator lights when the camcorder is recording.
7. Infrared Receiver
The area where infrared signals from the wireless remote are received. Aim the remote control to
this area for best results.
8. EJECT Switch
A power source must be connected before cassettes can be inserted or removed though the
CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch may be set to OFF ("Inserting and Removing Cassettes," p18).
9. EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) Button
EIS corrects the slight shaking of an image ("Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer," p. 36).
10. 16x9 button
With this button the picture format can be switched from 4:3 (picture format of a normal TV set) to
16:9 ("Using 16x9", P38).
11. DATE/TITLE (DISP.) Button
Use this button to record the date, time and title on your tape. Any time that the date, time and
title displays appear in the viewfinder, they are recorded on your tape. This button can be used
instead of DISPLAY button on the remote control in the VIDEO mode.
Note: Be sure to insert the clock battery before setting the date and time or creating a title.
12. Ring of Tape Transport
(ffwd.pcx) - F.F Button
Use this button to fast forward tapes or for visual search. During visual search the camcorder fast
forwards at approximately 9 times normal playback speed. Also use this button to set date and
time.
 - STOP Button
Use this button to stop playback, fast forward, or reverse. Also use this button to set date and
time.
Right side/Battery cover Illustration
- REW Button
Use this button to fast rewind tapes or for visual search. During visual search the camcorder
rewinds at approximately 7 times normal playback speed. Also use this button to set date and
time. Furthermore, use this button to review the last few seconds of the tape you are recording.
- PLAY Button
Use to playback recorded tapes.
13. FOCUS Control Buttons