Hitachi VM-H725LA User Manual
Basic Techniques
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You can view recorded pictures on the 3-inch LCD monitor immediately after recording.
1. Hold down the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO.
2. Press the REW button to the position where you want to start playback.
3. Press the PLAY button and play back the tape. To adjust the volume for the internal speaker, adjust the
VOLUME control at the bottom of the camcorder.
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4. Press the STOP button when you have finished.
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1. Hold down the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO.
2. Press the REW button to the position where you want to start playback.
3. Press the PLAY button and play back the tape. To adjust the volume for the internal speaker, adjust the
VOLUME control at the bottom of the camcorder.
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4. Press the STOP button when you have finished.
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Note: When the LCD monitor is turned on and left as it is, the monitor becomes warm, but this does not
indicate fault.
Note: When alkaline batteries are used to power the camcorder, power is not supplied to the LCD monitor, so
you cannot view a picture on the LCD screen.
Note: When the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is set to "CAM" or "VIDEO", the LCD monitor is turned on and off
automatically when the LCD monitor is opened and closed.
Note: It is recommended that you close the LCD monitor to save the battery power when playing back a
picture on a TV or recording or TV program without viewing it.
Note: Only the playback sound is heard. The sound being recorded is not heard.
indicate fault.
Note: When alkaline batteries are used to power the camcorder, power is not supplied to the LCD monitor, so
you cannot view a picture on the LCD screen.
Note: When the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is set to "CAM" or "VIDEO", the LCD monitor is turned on and off
automatically when the LCD monitor is opened and closed.
Note: It is recommended that you close the LCD monitor to save the battery power when playing back a
picture on a TV or recording or TV program without viewing it.
Note: Only the playback sound is heard. The sound being recorded is not heard.
Simple Playback (Using the Electronic Viewfinder or LCD monitor)
1. Insert the cassette ("Inserting and Removing Cassettes," p18).
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.
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. Press the Start/Stop button again to resume playback.
If you leave the camcorder in play/pause mode for more than 5 minutes the camcorder automatically stops the
cassette to prevent damage to the tape.
If you leave the camcorder in play/pause mode for more than 5 minutes the camcorder automatically stops the
cassette to prevent damage to the tape.
Note: When you engage play/pause mode the still picture will have some interference or noise. This is
normal.
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.F 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.
• Press F.F 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.