Hitachi VM-H71A User Manual

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Basic Techniques 
 
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terminal. 
3. Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable of the RF output adapter to the VHF 
antenna terminals on the back of the television. If the television is set up to 
connect to a flat antenna lead you need to purchase antenna adapter (75-
ohm to 300-ohm transformer). Connect the adapter to the 75-ohm coaxial 
cable of the RF output adapter and connect the free ends of the adapter to 
the VHF antenna terminals at the back of your television. 
4. Connect the RF output adapter cable to the AV IN/OUT jack of your 
camera/recorder. 
5. Turn your television on and select channel 3 (channel 4 if channel 3 is a 
channel used in your area). 
6. Select the CH3 or CH4 on the RF output adapter matching the channel 
selected on your television. 
7. Insert the previously recorded cassette into the camera/recorder. 
8. Hold down the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch while sliding 
the switch to VIDEO. 
9. Press the PLAY button to begin playback. 
10. Press the STOP button when finished. 
Simple Playback (Using the Electronic Viewfinder) 
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 button. Press 
the Start/Stop button again to resume playback. If you leave the 
camera/recorder in play/pause mode for more than 5 minutes the 
camera/recorder automatically stops the cassette to prevent damage to 
the tape. 
Note: When you engage still 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