Hitachi VM-3700A User Manual
IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS
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Diagram of Camera
"BATTERY" Release Lever
Releases the battery attached to the video camera/recorder.
Releases the battery attached to the video camera/recorder.
Cassette Holder
Press "STOP/EJECT" button to open the cassette holder. Be aware of the cassette
direction when inserting.
Press "STOP/EJECT" button to open the cassette holder. Be aware of the cassette
direction when inserting.
NOTE: Power source must be connected to open the cassette holder.
"DC IN 9.6V" Jack
When using the AC adaptor/charger (provided) or the car battery cord (optional),
connect this jack and the "DC OUTPUT" of the AC adapter/charger or the car's
cigarette lighter socket.
When using the AC adaptor/charger (provided) or the car battery cord (optional),
connect this jack and the "DC OUTPUT" of the AC adapter/charger or the car's
cigarette lighter socket.
Graphics in the Electronic Viewfinder
"BRIGHT', "COLOR" and "TINT" controls
Use to adjust the picture color in the viewfinder. See page 39.
Use to adjust the picture color in the viewfinder. See page 39.
"REC/PAUSE" Button
This button is used to control the camera/recorder. When the "POWER" switch is set to
the "CAM" position, pressing this button starts the tape to begin recording. "REC"
appears in the viewfinder.
When this button is pressed again, "
This button is used to control the camera/recorder. When the "POWER" switch is set to
the "CAM" position, pressing this button starts the tape to begin recording. "REC"
appears in the viewfinder.
When this button is pressed again, "
" appears instead of "REC" and the tape stops
and the camera/recorder enters the record/pause (stand-by) mode.
NOTE: This button may be also used to display a still picture during the 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.
• 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.
• 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 your hand.
Adjust to best fit your hand.