Hitachi VM-H81A - Manual (Page 33)

Getting Started - Identifying Controls
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25. Start/Stop Button
When the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is in CAM and the record mode select
switch is in the START/STOP position, press this button to start recording.
When pressed a second time the camera pauses.
When the record mode select switch is in the HOLD TO REC, records
while the Start/Stop button is held depressed and it enters the record
pause mode when the button is released.
During playback use this button to stop the tape temporarily. Pressing a
second time resumes normal playback.
26. BATT EJECT (Battery Eject) Lever
Slide this lever to open the battery compartment cover when loading a
battery and removing it.
27. Power Supply Attachment
Load the battery (provided) here.
28. Battery Release Lever (blue)
Press this lever to remove the battery from the camcorder.
29. Cassette Holder
A power source must be connected to the camcorder before a cassette
can be inserted or removed.
30. EJECT Button
A power source must be connected before cassettes can be inserted or
removed though the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch may be set to OFF
("Inserting and Removing Cassettes," p.21).
31. Record Mode Select Switch
START/STOP: Pressing the Start/Stop button alternates between
recording and recording pause.
HOLD TO REC: The camcorder is set to recording while the Start/Stop
button is held depressed and it enters recording pause when the button is
released.
32. External Power Attachment Section
Attach the external power cord (provided) here.
33. Tripod Mounting Threaded Socket
Use this threaded socket to mount the camera/recorder to a tripod.
34. Stand
Lift the fitting for a simple stand.
Remote Control Illustration
35. 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. 36. Camcorder Remote Control
The shaded buttons on the remote control have the same functions as the
corresponding buttons on the camcorder.
37. Zoom Switch
This switch performs zooming electrically.