Hitachi VM-E54A Camcorder User Manual


 
Getting Started
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10 seconds when recording is restarted after the camera/recorder has been set to the
standby once.
Press the DATE button until " AUTO" and the date appear at the lower right of the
viewfinder before you begin to record. The date will be recorded whenever it appears in
the viewfinder.
Using the Linear Time Counter
The linear time counter displays the tape run in hours, minutes, and seconds helping
you to keep track of how long you've been filming or time you have left to film before
running out of tape.
Turn the camera/recorder on to display the linear time counter. The linear time counter
keeps track from when you load a cassette into the camera/recorder and clears to
0:00:00 when the cassette is ejected.
Remaining Tape
The tape remaining display shows the remaining tape that can be used for recording
and playback, using seven dashes. This feature is handy when recording since it lets
you know how long you can record on the loaded tape.
Insert a cassette into the camera/recorder and start recording or playback; 10 seconds
later, the remaining tape will be displayed. When the cassette is ejected, the display will
disappear. "
" is displayed for 10 seconds after the tape starts to run.
Note: The tape remaining display appears 10 seconds after the tape starts to run.