Hitachi VM H 655 LA Bright Control Buttons, LCD Monitor, Cassette Holder, Speaker

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8. STOP Button

Use this button to stop playback, fast forward, or reverse. Also use this button to set date and time and create a title. ("Creating and Recording a Title", p39).

9. BATTERY Release Lever

Releases the battery attached to camcorder. 10. CHARGE Indicator

When the battery is being charged, this indicator will flash or fight to show the charged level as

areference

11.Electronic Viewfinder

12.Diopter Control

To use the electronic viewfinder, pull the eye cup all the way, and then turn this control for your optimum focus adjustment

13.Power Supply Attachment Section Attach the battery here

14.AUDIONIDEO Output Jacks (Behind the jack cover) Use this jack to connect the camcorder to a VCR or television

•Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cable to the yellow jack (VIDEO OUT) and the white plug to the white jack (AUDIO OUT).

15.DC IN Jack

Plug in the AC adaptor here to charge a battery or power the camcorder from AC outlet. In addition, connect the optional car battery cord to this jack, in which case, you will need a DC cord (optional).

16.Shoulder Strap Slots Attach a shoulder strap here.

17.OPEN Button

Push this button to open the LCD monitor.

18. Bright Control Buttons

Use this to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor screen

19. LCD Monitor

You can view the pictures as they are being recorded and play them back immediately after recording on the LCD screen.

20. Cassette Holder

A power source must be connected to the camcorder before a cassette can be inserted or removed.

21. EJECT Button

Press this button to open the cassette holder. A power source must be connected before cassettes can be inserted or removed though the CAM/OFFNIDEO switch maybe set to OFF

Note: The EJECT button is inoperable unless the LCD monitor is completely open.

22. Speaker

You can listen to the recorded sound.

Note: No sound is heard when the LCD monitor is closed.

23. FOCUSNOL (volume) Control Buttons

When the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is set to CAM, these buttons will be the focus control buttons. Press them simultaneously to select manual or automatic focusing. To control focus manually, press the A or V button to

bring the subject into focus. When manual focus has been engaged, "FOCUS" will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

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Contents Missisauga, Ontario, L5N 2L6 VM-E455LA, VM-H655LAHome Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court Tel -600-HATACHIContents Safety Information PrecautionsMoisture Important SafeguardsInformation for VM-H655LA Installation USE Before You Begin ServiceQuick Index FeaturesRead This First Systerrm Him Components and AccessoriesIdentifying Controls Optional RF AdaptorCassette Holder Focusnol volume Control ButtonsBright Control Buttons LCD MonitorEffects Button DATE/DISP ButtonPAL60 Button Multi Playback Fade ButtonINST. Zoom instant Zoom Button Hand Strap Refer to Clock Battery CompartmentPower Zoom Control Start/Stop ButtonVM-BPL13/VM-BPL27/VM-BPL30/VM Charging the BatteryReference of Charged Level Removing the Battery PackOperating Time Charging TimeAbove 140F 60C Checking the Batterys ChargeKnowing Remaining Battery Power Time To display the correct remaining battery time on camcorder Camcorder Power SourcesInserting a Cassette Using a Car BatteryInserting and Removing Cassettes Protecting Recorded Material LCD MonitorRemoving a Cassette Range in which the LCD Monitor can be moved Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD ScreenActive Screen Adjusting the Electronic ViewfinderLoading Clock Battery Eyepiece AdjustmentAdjustment the Hand Strap Remaining Tape Display in Viewfinder or on LCD Monitor Using the Linear Time CounterSwitching the Display Setting the Date and Time Making a Basic Recording Page Using Auto Focus Using Instant ReviewUsing the Power Zoom Using Manual FocusUsing the INST. Zoom instant Zoom Button Using the Digital ZoomPlayback Using MacroTo Play Back a Tape with the Viewfinder Using StillPlaying Back Your Recording on Your TV Using Forward and Reverse SearchWhen the LCD monitor is closed When the LCD monitor is open Clear SearchConnecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In Jacks FJl ART Art Mode Video Effects in Playback ModePlay the tape or set the camcorder to the play pause mode 16x9 16x9 ModeMulti Playback Sepia Sepia ModeHappy Birthday Advanced TechniquesDate Recording Auto and Date Automatic Date RecordingAuto Creating and Recording a TitleDate Date Recording Date and Time Date and Time RecordingFrench English Selecting Stored Title PrememoFrench Title creation mode SpanishStored titles Prememo available English Feliz Aiio Nuevo Semana Santa Fiesta Creating a TitleCharacters available for your title Janes BirthdayNegpos 16X9 ModeNegative/Positive Mode ZM2 X400 Digital Zoom Mode Digital Effects RecordingActivating Digital Effects Recording Half-Mirror ModeMosaic Mode Art Mode Normal ModeMirror Half-Mirror Mode 16x916x9 ModeNegpos Negative/Positive Mode ZM2x400 Digital Zoom ModeIii!ii¸i Using Digital FadeFading Out FadingDate Search Using MemoryAttaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens Using Quick EditDubbing from the Camcorder to a VCR Demonstration ModeVCR Brands Press VCR SET and This Button Programming the Remote Control for the VCRForward Counter ResetReverse ProgramProg To End Programmable Simple Edit Using the Optional Edit Remote ControlUsing Audio/Video Dubbing Notoi If Cleaning the Camcorder HeadsPeriodic Maintenance Symptom Check Point & Correction TroubleshootingSymptom Heck Point & Correction Tape Display Battery ConditionNo Operation is Accepted VM-H655LA Specifications General SpecificationsVideo Recorder Specifications Camera SpecificationsHitachi Home Electronics America, Inc To Order in the United StatesDial Toll Free For Authorized Hitachi Service Facility in Canada