Hitachi VM-E521A User Manual

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Advanced Techniques 
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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 remote control or the camcorder 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 video at double speed. 
To restore normal playback, press the PLAY button on either the remote control or the camcorder. 
 
Note: The indication showing double speed playback does not appear. 
Note: When double speed playback is activated, both the picture and sound are played back at twice the 
normal speed. This will cause noise lines to appear on the picture and the sound to become warbled. (With 
some tapes the width of the noise band may vary or noise may flow.) 
Note: With some TVs, the synchronization may unlock and the picture may fluctuate or the picture may 
become black-and-white. 
 
Advanced Techniques 
The Hitachi VM-E520/E521A offers a diverse group of features that add interest and excitement to your video. 
Adding fades to smooth transitions creates video with a professional look. 
As you learn and practice with these features think of situations that they might fit in and add a special touch. 
Date Recording 
When the date has been set, the camcorder will enter the automatic date recording mode automatically. 
1. Press the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM. 
2. Press the DATE/TITLE button to specify the date display you want to record.