Hitachi VM-H71A Camcorder User Manual


 
Advanced Techniques
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Note: Point the remote control straight at the VCR's infrared receiver for
operation.
Note: Use the remote control indoors. When the infrared receivers of the
VCR and camera/recorder are exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial
light, the remote control may not operate correctly.
Note: The remote control cannot be operated if there is an obstacle between
the remote control and infrared receiver. Especially, be careful of this during
dubbing.
Note: When the edit remote control is connected to the camera/recorder, the
buttons marked * in the figure above perform the same operations as those of
the other remote control provided.
Operation
You can select up to four different scenes or segments to be copied at one
time.
Note: If sunlight or strong artificial light strikes the camera/recorder's infrared
receiver, the editing operation may not be possible. In this case, attach the
microphone cap to cover the receiver, then try to operate the edit remote
control again.
Programmable Edit Hookup Illustration
1. Use the AV stereo output cable to connect the camera/recorder and
VCR as illustrated and then connect the edit remote control to the
camera/recorder.
2. Insert a recorded tape into the camera/recorder.
3. Set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch of the camera/recorder to VIDEO.
Turn the recording VCR on and select line input.
4. Press the PROGRAM button of the remote control. The program display
appears in the viewfinder.
Note: If your VCR is connected to a TV, the program display will also appear
on the TV screen.
5. Press the button and use the or button to search for the starting
point of the segment you want to copy. Press and then to set the
camera/recorder to the play pause mode.
Use the FORWARD and REVERSE buttons in the play or pause mode to
fine adjust the tape position. Press FORWARD and hold it; the tape is
played while the button is held. Press REVERSE and hold it for reverse
play.
6. Press the IN button to store the counter reading. When you press the IN
button, OUT flashes in the program display.
7. Press the button to search for the end of the segment you want to
copy. Press and then to set the camera/recorder to the play pause
mode. Use the FORWARD or REVERSE button as required to fine adjust
the tape position.
8. Press the OUT button to store the counter reading at the end of the
scene.