Hitachi VM-H38A Digital Camera User Manual


 
IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS
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18. "AV IN/OUT" Jack (Behind the door)
Use the RF output adapter (provided) to connect this jack to a TV to view the pictures played
back by the camera/recorder.
Use the AV input cord (provided) to connect this jack to a TV or VCR to record pictures from the
VCR or TV.
19. Hand Strap
Adjust to best fit your hand.
20. Power Supply Attachment Section
Attach the battery (provided) or external power adapter (provided) here.
21. Date/Time Battery Compartment
Pull the battery holder and install the date/time battery (provided).
Bottom view/Remote Control Illustration
22. Power Switch
This turns the camera/recorder on and off and also switches between the camera and VCR
modes. Set the switch to "CAMERA" to turn the camera's power on and to "VIDEO" to turn the
VCR's power.
Press and hold the small red button in the switch to switch it.
23. "PLAY" Button
Used for playback of tapes.
NOTE: When the camera/recorder is in record/pause (stand-by) mode, pressing and holding this
button will play the tape at normal speed.
24. "F.FWD" Button
Press this button during stop or rewind mode, and fast-forwarding starts.
Press the button during playback of tape, and the tape is played back in the forward direction
approximately 9 times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded content.
Press "PLAY" button to return to normal playback mode or press "STOP" button to stop tape
movement. Also use "F.FWD" button when setting the date/time.
NOTE: You can also visually scan forward when the camera/recorder is in record/pause (stand-by)
mode by pressing and holding this button.
25. "REW" Button
Press this button during stop or fast forward mode, and fast-rewinding starts. Press the button
during playback of tape, and the tape is played back in the rewind direction approximately 7
times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded contents.
Press "PLAY" button to return to normal playback mode or press "STOP" button to stop tape
movement. Also use "REW" button when setting the date/time.
NOTE: You can also visually scan backward when the camera/recorder is in record/pause (stand-
by) mode by pressing and holding this button.
26. "STOP" Button
The "STOP" button is used to stop playback, rewind, and fast forward operations. The "STOP"
button has no effect during camera record operation. Also use "STOP" button when setting the
date/time.
27. "PAUSE" Button
When this button is pressed in the playback mode, the tape stops and you can view a still
picture. When this button is pressed again, the tape runs to resume playback.
28. "TITLE" Button
Press this button to create and record personalized titles on your videos with the
camera/recorder's built-in titler. (See "TITLE RECORDING" on page 32.)
29. "REVIEW" Button
Used to review the last few seconds of the recorded segment in the record/pause mode.