Hitachi VM-E54A Camcorder User Manual


 
Getting Started
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6. CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO Power Switch
Hold down the red button as you slide the switch to CAMERA or VIDEO. You do not
need to hold down the red button to slide the switch to OFF.
7. EJECT Switch
A power source must be connected before cassettes can be inserted or removed
though the CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO switch may be set to OFF ("Inserting and Removing
Cassettes," p 17).
8. BATT EJECT (Battery Eject) Switch
Slide this switch to remove the battery, battery case or external power adapter.
9. 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.
10. Cassette Holder
A power source must be connected to the camera/recorder before a cassette can be
inserted or removed.
11. Microphone
Sensitive to sounds coming from the direction in which the camera is pointed.
Right side / Rear Illustration
12. PLAY Button
Use to playback recorded tapes.
13. Power Supply Attachment
The battery, battery case and external power adapter connect here ("Loading Batteries,"
p. 14, "Using Alternative Power Sources," p. 15)
14. Eye Cup
Pull this cup all the way to see the image in the viewfinder. Return it to its original
position when carrying the camera/recorder or storing it.
15. Diopter Control
To use the electronic viewfinder, turn this control for your optimum focus adjustment.
16. F.FWD Button
Use this button to fast forward tapes or for visual search. During visual search the
camera/recorder fast forwards at approximately 9 times normal playback speed. Also
use this button to set date and time.