Hitachi VM-H100LA ユーザーズマニュアル

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Getting Started 
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3. Push the cassette holder, which is embossed PUSH LOCK, until it "clicks" into place. The camcorder 
automatically closes. 
Caution: Be sure that you push the cassette holder embossed PUSH LOCK to close the holder. Otherwise, 
the holder will not click into place and the tape may be slack which could lead to damage. 
 
Note: If TAPE flashes on the LCD monitor, remove the cassette and check that the tape is not damaged, is 
not slack or no dust adheres to it, etc. After making sure that there is no abnormality, reinsert the cassette. If 
TAPE reappears, see "Troubleshooting" on page 59. 
Removing a Cassette 
Slide the EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. The cassette door opens automatically. Remove the 
cassette. 
Protecting Recorded Material 
Protect  8mm cassettes from accidental erasure by sliding the tab on the side of the cassette towards the 
opposite side until the tab is completely visible. Slide the tab in the opposite direction, until the tab disappears, to 
record on the cassette again. 
 
Using the Linear Time Counter 
The linear time counter displays the tape run in hours, minutes, and seconds, helping you to keep track of how 
long you've been filming or time you have left to film before running out of tape. 
 
Turn the camcorder on to display the linear time counter. The linear time counter keeps track from when you load