Hitachi VM-C52E - Page 5

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Cassette Holder
Slide EJECT switch to open the cassette holder.
Be aware of the cassette direction when inserting.
NOTE: Power source must be connected to open
the cassette holder.
INDEX Button
When this button is pressed during a recording, the
camera/recorder records an invisible index mark on
the tape.
This is useful later when the tape is played back in
a VTR that features the indexing system called
“VHS Index Search System” because you will be
able to quickly locate each index mark.
RESET Button
When the tape counter is displayed in the view-
finder, pressing the button resets the counter to
“0000’’.
DISPLAY Button
Pressing this button once causes a 4 digit tape
counter and battery indicator to appear in the
camera/recorder’s viewfinder. Pressing the button
again will cause counter memory mark ‘’M" to ap-
pear.
Pressing the button third time will cause battery in-
dicator and the amount of time remaining on the
cassette in the camera/recorder.
Press a 4th time to delete all displays.
IRIS Control
When this control is in the ‘“AUTO” position, the
iris is controlled automatically. Turn this control to
the right or left for manual iris control.
SHUTTER SPEED Control Switches
Used to control the shutter speed during recording
and/or record/pause (stand-by) mode.
AUTO/MAN FOCUS Switch
Set this switch to the ‘“AUTO” position for auto-
matic focusing, and to the “MAN” position for
focusing with the focus ring.
PUSH AUTO Focus Button
Auto focusing can be also performed during
manual focus mode by pushing this button.
REVIEW Button
Used to review the last few seconds of the recorded
segment in the record/pause mode.
FADE Button
During recording you can add a professional touch
to your recordings by fading in and out of scenes.
NOTE: When you use FADE button to fade in and
out, the sound will also fade in and out with the
picture.
. IMAGE Switch
Normally set to ‘‘POS”.
Set to ‘“‘NEG” for special effects as in a negative
film.
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Focus Ring
Do not attempt to manually turn the focus ring
when the camera/recorder is in the auto focus
mode.
Lens
F1.6 (11.5 ~ 92 mm) 8:1 power zoom lens features
with auto focus and auto iris functions.
Auto Focus Window
To automatically focus the camera lens, this win-
dow transmits and receives infrared light which is
reflected off the subject. Make sure you don’t ob-
struct this window when recording.
BATTERY Indicator
Indicates the battery condition;
¢ When the battery is fully charged, the display
reads ‘‘E———F”. When the battery is very
near empty, only one dash remains. When the
last dash starts blinking, you should find an alter-
native power source or recharge the battery.
TAPE Indicator
When the record start/stop button is pressed, if a
cassette without its safety tab is inserted or there is
no cassete, ‘“TAPE" blinks for several seconds.
DATE/TIME Indicator
Indicate the date/clock during the record or record/
pause (stand-by) mode. You can record the clock
and/or date with object when recording.
MODE Indicator
Indicates the operating modes;
e “REC” appears during the record mode.
e “REWIND” appears during the rewind mode.
“FAST FWD" appears during the fast forward
mode.
¢ “PAUSE” appears during the record/pause
(stand-by) mode.
TAPE COUNTER
Shows tape counter (0000 — 9999) and time re-
maining.