Hitachi VTFX-6400A - Manual (Page 14)

IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS - 14 -
Press this button during stop or rewind mode, and fast-forwarding starts. " "appears in the viewfinder.
Press the button during playback of tape, and the tape is played back in the forward direction approximately 3
times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded content.
Press "PLAY" to return to normal playback mode or press "STOP/EJECT" to stop tape movement
NOTE: You can also visually scan forward when the camcorder is in record/pause (stand-by) mode by pressing
and holding this button.
"PLAY" Button
Used for playback of tape recorded in the SP mode.
NOTE: When the camcorder is in record/ pause (stand-by) mode, pressing and holding this button will play the
tape at normal speed.
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"BATTERY EJECT" Lever
Releases the battery attached to the video camcorder.
Cassette Holder
Press "STOP/EJECT" in the stop mode to open the cassette holder. Be aware of the cassette direction when
inserting.
NOTE: Power source must be connected to open the cassette holder.
"DC IN 9.6V" Jack
When using the AC adaptor/charger (provided) or the car battery cord (optional), connect this jack and the "DC
OUTPUT" of the AC adaptor/charger or the car battery cord.
Graphics in the electronic viewfinder
1Displays the shutter speed according to the lightning condition.
2Appears when "STABLE PIX" is pressed. (only for VM-7400A)
3Displays the selected fade mode when fading in and out. (only for VM-7400A)
4"ZOOM" appears when the digital zoom is engaged.
5Displays the zoom position for several seconds when the power zoom switch is operated.
6 Indicates the operating modes;
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"REC" appears during the record mode.
• " " appears during the rewind mode.
• " " appears during the fast forward mode.
• " " appears during the record/pause (stand-by) mode.
7Shows tape counter.
8Displays the remaining tape in seven steps.
9Indicates the battery condition;
• When the battery is fully charged, " " is displayed. When the battery is
very near empty, " " starts blinking. You should find an alternative power
source or recharge the battery.
10Appears when the index signal is recorded automatically.
11 When "REC/PAUSE" is pressed, if a cassette without its safety tab is inserted,
"TAPE" blinks for several seconds. When "REC/PAUSE" is pressed, if no cassette is inserted,
"NO TAPE" blinks for several seconds.
12 Indicates the date/time during the record or record/pause (stand-by) mode. You can record the
time and/or date with object when recording.