Hitachi VM-H81A User Manual

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Getting Started 
 
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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 a cassette into the camcorder 
and clears to 0:00:00 when the cassette is ejected. 
 
Using the Display Button 
Pressing the DISPLAY button on the remote control allows you to switch 
the displays in the viewfinder. When the camcorder is turned on, the linear 
time counter appears. 
 Pressing the DISPLAY button once displays the linear time counter with 
the memory feature. 
 
Note: The linear time counter with the memory feature in the viewfinder can 
also be displayed on the connected television. 
 Pressing the DISPLAY button a second time returns to the linear time 
counter. 
 
Using Memory 
The linear time counter memory stops a rewinding tape at approximately 
0:00:00M. This feature helps in locating a specific point in the tape to 
which you wish to return. An example might be that you have recorded