Using still – Hitachi VM-E230A User Manual
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Basic Techniques
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.F 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.F button or REW button the picture will have some interference
or noise. This is normal during search mode.
To Play Back a Recording at Double the Normal Speed
Activate the video playback mode by moving the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to "VIDEO".
Press the PLAY button located on either the camcorder or the remote control one time
and the video will appear in the viewfinder or a connected monitor. While the tape is
playing press the PLAY button again and the camcorder will now play both audio and