Hitachi VM-E54A Camcorder User Manual


 
Getting Started
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17. Camera Light Shoe
Attach the DC camera light here.
18. Hand Strap
Refer to page 24.
19. Start/Stop Button
When the CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO switch is in CAMERA press this button to start
recording. When pressed a second time the camera pauses. During playback use this
button to stop the tape temporarily. Pressing a second time resumes normal playback.
20. REW/REVIEW 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.
21. AV IN/OUT Jack (Behind the jack cover)
Use this jack to connect the camera/recorder to a VCR or television ("Playing Back Your
Recordings," p. 26, "Dubbing from the Camera/Recorder to a VCR," p. 38 and
"Recording Television Programs", p. 43).
22. DATE Button
Use this button to record the date and time on your tape. Any time that the date and
time display is in the viewfinder they are recorded on your tape.
23. STOP Button
Use this button to stop playback, fast forward, or reverse. Also use this button to set
date and time.
Bottom jacks / Remote Illustration
24. Tripod Mounting Threaded Socket
Use this threaded socket to mount the camera/recorder to a tripod.
25. TV Control Buttons
Used for controlling the TV.
POWER: Turns the TV on and off.
AVX: Used for recording picture and sound from an auxiliary input.
VOLUME: Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the volume.
CHANNEL: Top (
) button switches to the next higher channel, bottom ( ) button
switches to the next lower channel. For these to operate, you must have preset your
channels.
("Controlling your TV with the Camcorder's Remote Control" p 40).
26. Recorder's Remote Control
The shaded buttons on the remote control have the same functions as the