Hitachi VM-E55A User Manual

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Basic Techniques 
 
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6. To stop recording press the Start/Stop button and REC disappears from the 
viewfinder replaced by 
. This places the camera/recorder in standby. 
Note: TAPE END flashes in the viewfinder when about 3 minutes or less remain of the tape 
cassette. 
Note: If the camera/recorder is left in record/pause mode for more than 5 minutes, the 
camera/recorder turns off automatically. To restart it press the Start/Stop button and the 
camera returns to record/pause mode. 
Playing Back Your Recording 
Depending on the setup of your video equipment, you connect the camera/recorder in 
one of the 3 methods explained below. 
Connecting to a Television with a VCR Attached 
1. Connect the provided AV output cord to the AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks of your 
VCR.  
2. Connect the free square plug to the AV IN/OUT jack of your camera/recorder. 
3. Insert the previously recorded cassette into the camera/recorder. 
4. Hold down the red button on the CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO switch while sliding the 
switch to VIDEO. 
 
5. Press the PLAY button to begin playback. 
6. Press the STOP button when finished. 
Connecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In Jacks 
1. Connect the provided AV output cord to the AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks of your 
television. 
2. Connect the free square plug to the AV IN/OUT jack of your camera/recorder.