Hitachi VM-E338E User Manual

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
1. Lens
F1.6 (4 ~ 48 mm) 12X power zoom !ens features
with auto focus and auto ris functions.
2. Cassette Holder Close Button
CAUTION: Be sure to press this button to close the
cassette holder. Otherwise, the tape may become
slack and may be damaged.
3. 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.
4. Microphone
5. Record Indicator
This indicator lights up to indicate that the
camera/recorder ts recording.
6. Infrared Ray Receiving Section
Receives infrared rays from the remote control unit.
7. EJECT Switch
Operates with Operate switch either on or off, if a
power source is connected to the camera/recorder.
8. DATE/TITLE (DISP.) Button
Use this button to record the date, time and title on
your tape. Any time that the date, time and title dis-
plays appear in the viewfinder, they are recorded
on your tape. When the operate switch of the cam-
era/recorder has been set to “VIDEO" for playback
mode, this button can be used instead of the DIS-
PLAY button on the remote control.
NOTE: Be sure to insert the clock battery before set-
ting the date and time or creating a title.
9. Ring of Tape Transport
>> - F.F Button
Press this button during stop or rewind mode, and
‘fast-forwarding starts. Press the button during
playback of tape, and the tape Is played back in the
forward direction approximately 7 times faster than
the normal speed to confirm the recorded content.
Press PLAY button to return to normal playback
mode or press STOP button to stop tape move-
ment. Also use F.F button when setting the
date/time.
NOTE: You can also visually scan forward when the
camera/recorder is tn record/pause (stand-by) mode
by pressing and holdjng this button.
O- STOP Button
The
STOP
button
1s
used
to
stop
playback,
rewind,
and
fast
forward
operations.
The
STOP
button
has
no
effect
during
record
operation.
Also
use
STOP
button
when.setting
the
date/time.
44- REW Button
Press this button during stop or fast forward mode,
and fast-rewinding starts. Press the button during
playback
of
tape,
and
the
tape
is
played
back
in
the
rewind direction approximately 5 times faster than
the normat speed to confirm the recorded contents.
Press PLAY button to return to normal playback
mode or press STOP button to stop tape move-
ment. Also use this button to review the last few
seconds of the tape you are recording. Use REW
button when setting the date/time.
NOTE: You can also visually scan backward when
the camera/recorder 1s in record/pause (stand-by)
mode by pressing and holding this button.
> - PLAY Button
Used for playback of tape.
NOTE: When the camera/recorder ts in record/
pause (stand-by) mode, pressing and holding this
button will play the tape at normal.
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10. FOCUS Contro! Buttons
Press these buttons simultaneously to switch
between automatic and manual! focusing.
When “FOCUS? is not displayed in the viewfinder,
focusing is automatic.
If these buttons are pressed at the same time
and “FOCUS” appears, the camera/recorder enters
the manual! focus mode. For manual focusing, press
the F or N button to bring the subject into focus.
11. Diopter Control
To use the electronic viewfinder, turn this control
for your optimum focus adjustment.
12. Operate Switch
This switch turns the camera/recorder on and off.
Set the switch to "CAM" for camera recording, and
to "VIDEO" for playback.
Press and hold the small red button in the switch to
set it to "CAM" or “VIDEO"
13. INST. ZOOM {Instant Zoom) Button
Use this button to magnify the image being
recorded 1.5 times momentarily.
14. Power Zoom Switch
This switch performs zooming electrically.
“WW”: Picture becomes wider gradually.
“T": Picture becomes telescopic gradually.
15. Camera Light Shoe
Used to attach the camera light.
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16. OPEN Lever
Use this to open or close the cover of the power
supply attachment section.
17.Power Supply Attachment Section (Behind
the cover)
Attach the battery pack (provided) or alkaline bat-
teries here.
18. Hand Strap
Adjust to best fit to your hand. (Refer to page 7.)
19. DC IN Jack (Behind the jack cover)
When using the AC adapter/charger, connect one
end of the DC cord (provided) to this jack and the
other: end to the DC OUTPUT jack of the AC
adapter/charger. When using the car battery cord
(optional), connect this jack and the DC OUTPUT
jack of the car battery cord.
20. Start/Stop Button
This button :s used to contro! the camera/recorder.
When this button is pressed with the camera/recorder
set ‘to the record/pause mode, the tape runs to start
recording.
When this button is pressed again, the taps stops
and the camera/recorder enters the record/pause
(stand-by) mode. This button may also be used to
display a still picture during playback mode.
21, Audio/Video Output Jack (Behind the cover}
Use the RF output adapter (optional) to connect this
jack to a TV to view the pictures played back by the
camera/recorder.
22. AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks (Behind the cover)
You can use the audio/video cable (provided) to
connect this jack to a TV when viewing the playback
picture on the TV, etc,
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Hitachi VM-E338E Specifications

General

Brand	Hitachi
Model	VM-E338E
Category	Camcorder
Language	English