Hitachi VM H 655 LA instruction manual Date Search, Using Memory

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attempting to put the camcorder into the record mode again.

Date Search

The date search function memorizes the start and end positions of recordings you made on a specific day so you can easily locate those positions later as long as the cassette is left in the camcorder.

1.Attach a power source and slide the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to VIDEO.

2.Press the DATE/DISP. button to display "SEARCH" in the viewfinder or on the LDC monitor.

3.Press the REW/REVIEW button to search for the start position from which you last made a recording or the F.FWD button to recording end position. ,,44SEARCH" will appear while the start position is being searched for; "SEARCH _", while the end position is being searched for.

4.When the required position is located, the camcorder enters the stop mode and "SEARCH" disappears from the viewfinder or on the LDC monitor.

Note: If you have ejected the cassette, this function will not operate with that cassette, iWhen a cassette ts inserted and the recording is started, the position is identified as the recording start position on that day.)

Note: If the clock battery is not insertec the date search function does not operate when the battery providing the power to the camcorder is removed

Note: When the cassette was recorded by another camcorder, the date search function does not operate.

Note: The date search function is released when you press the STOP button during date search mode.

Note: If the recorded time is less than 30 seconds, the date search function may not operate normally.

Using Memory

The linear time counter memory stops a rewinding tape at approximately O:O0:OOM.Activate the counter memory when you insert a cassette. Since the counter has been reset, you will be able to rewind the tape to that point after recording. This is useful when you want to start recording from the middle of a tape ore rewind the tape after playing it back.

1.Insert a tape. The linear time counter appears.

2.Start recording or playback of a cassette.

3.Press the STOP button to stop playback, or press the start/stop recording and set the CAM/OFFNIDEO switch to VIDEO.

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Contents Missisauga, Ontario, L5N 2L6 VM-E455LA, VM-H655LAHome Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court Tel -600-HATACHIContents Safety Information PrecautionsImportant Safeguards Information for VM-H655LAMoisture Installation USE Before You Begin ServiceFeatures Read This FirstQuick Index 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 TimeChecking the Batterys Charge Knowing Remaining Battery Power TimeAbove 140F 60C To display the correct remaining battery time on camcorder Camcorder Power SourcesUsing a Car Battery Inserting and Removing CassettesInserting a Cassette LCD Monitor Removing a CassetteProtecting Recorded Material Range in which the LCD Monitor can be moved Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD ScreenActive Screen Adjusting the Electronic ViewfinderEyepiece Adjustment Adjustment the Hand StrapLoading Clock Battery Remaining Tape Using the Linear Time Counter Switching the DisplayDisplay in Viewfinder or on LCD Monitor 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 PrememoTitle creation mode Spanish Stored titles Prememo available EnglishFrench 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 Troubleshooting Symptom Heck Point & CorrectionSymptom Check Point & Correction Battery Condition No Operation is AcceptedTape Display VM-H655LA Specifications General SpecificationsVideo Recorder Specifications Camera SpecificationsTo Order in the United States Dial Toll FreeHitachi Home Electronics America, Inc For Authorized Hitachi Service Facility in Canada