Hitachi VM-E55A Manuel D’Utilisation

Getting Started - Identifying Controls 

 

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Left side / Front  Controls Illustration 

1. Lens 
F1.4 (6~46mm) 8:1 power zoom lens with auto focus and auto iris functions. 

2. Record Indicator 
This indicator lights when the camera/recorder is recording. 

3. Infrared Receiver 
The area where infrared signals from the wireless remote are received. Aim the remote 
control to this area for best results. 

4. INST. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button 
Use this button to magnify the image being recorded 1.5 times momentarily. 

5. Power Zoom Switch 
Use this to zoom automatically ("Using the Power Zoom," p 30). 

6. CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO Power Switch 
Hold down the red button as you slide the switch to CAMERA or VIDEO. You do not 
need to hold down the red button to slide the switch to OFF. 

7. EJECT Switch 
A power source must be connected before cassettes can be inserted or removed 
though the CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO switch may be set to OFF ("Inserting and Removing 
Cassettes," p 15). 

8. BATT EJECT (Battery Eject) Switch 
Slide this switch to remove the battery, battery case or external power adapter. 

CAUTION: Be sure to press this button to close the cassette holder. Otherwise, the tape 
may become slack and may be damaged. 

10. Cassette Holder 
A power source must be connected to the camera/recorder before a cassette can be 
inserted or removed.