Hitachi VM-7400A User Manual

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INSERTING AND REMOVING CASSETTES 
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"REC/PAUSE" Button 
This button is used to control the camcorder. When this button is pressed with the camcorder set to the 
recording mode, the tape runs to start recording. "REC" appears in the viewfinder. 
When this button is pressed again, " " appears instead of "REC" and the tape stops and the camcorder enters 
the record/ pause (stand-by) mode. 
NOTE: This button may be also used to display a still picture during playback mode. 
Power Zoom Switch/"TRACKING" Control 
• 
This switch performs zooming electrically.  
   "W": Picture becomes wider gradually. 
   "T": Picture becomes telescopic gradually.  
• Used when playing a tape recorded on another VCR. Adjust for best picture. Ejecting the cassette returns the 
tracking to the normal position. 
Lens Cap Tab 
• 
Place the lens cap on this tab when you are ready to record a scene. The tab also prevents the lens cap from 
swinging around on its cord. 
Hand Strap 
Adjust to best fit to your hand. 
"BRIGHT" Control 
Use to adjust the viewfinder brightness. See page 33. 
 
 
 
INSERTING AND REMOVING CASSETTES 
A power source must be connected before inserting or removing cassettes. Once connected, cassettes 
can be inserted or removed whether the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is on or off. 
Inserting a cassette 
1. Connect the POWER SOURCE. (See pages 9 and 10.) 
2. Press "STOP/EJECT". The cassette door will open automatically. 
3. Insert the cassette so the transparent window is toward you and the arrow toward the cassette holder. Slide 
the cassette into cassette holder as far as it will go.