Hitachi VM-H81A - Manual (Page 41)

Basic Techniques
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1. Insert the cassette ("Inserting and Removing Cassettes," p.21).
2. Hold down the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch while sliding
the switch to VIDEO.
3. Press the PLAY button and enjoy your video.
4. Press the STOP button when finished.
Using Still
To view a still picture during playback press the Start/Stop. Press the
Start/Stop button again to resume playback. If you leave the camcorder in
play/pause mode for more than 5 minutes the camcorder automatically
stops the cassette to prevent damage to the tape.
Note: When you engage play/pause mode the still picture will have some
interference or noise. This is normal.
Using Forward and Reverse Search
When looking for a particular point in your videotape use the F.F button
and REW button to find the spot quickly.
Press F.FWD button during playback to play the tape forward at
approximately 9 times normal speed. Press PLAY button to return to
normal playback.
Press REW button during playback to play the tape backwards at
approximately 7 times normal speed. Press PLAY button to return to
normal playback.
Note: When you engage F.FWD button or REW button the picture will have
some interference or noise. This is normal during search mode.