Press this button during stop or rewind mode, andfast-forwarding starts. " i_ I_ "appears in the viewfinder.
Press the button during playback of tape, and the tape isplayed back in the forward direction approximately 3
times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded content.
Press "PLAY" to return to normal playback mode or press "STOP/EJECT" to stop tape movement
NOTE: You canalso visually scan forward when the Camcorder isin record!Pause (stand-by) mode bY Pressing 1
and hod ng th s button. J
"PLAY" Button
Used for playback of tape recorded inthe SP mode
NOTE: When thecamcorder isin record! pause (stand-by)mode, pressing and holding this button wi!! playthe 1
tape at normal speed.
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"BATTERY EJECT" Lever
Releases the battery attached tothe video camcorder.
Cassette Holder
Press "STOPIEJECT" in the stop modeto open the cassette holder. Be aware of the cassette direction when
inserting
INOTE: Power source must be to open the cassette holder.
connected
"DO IN 9.6V" Jack
When using the AC adaptor/charger (provided) or the car battery cord (optional), connect this jack and the "DC
OUTPUT" of the AC adaptor/charger or the car battery cord.
Graphics in the electronic viewfinder
1Displays the shutter speed according to thelightning condition.
2Appears when "STABLE PIX" ispressed. (only for VM-7400A)
3Displays the selected fade mode when fading inand out. (only for VM-7400A)
t"ZOOM" appears when the digital zoom is engaged.
5Displays the zoom position for several seconds when the power zoom switch is operated.
6 indicates the operating modes;
• "REC" appears during the record mode.
•" "appears during the rewind mode.
• ,, _i ,i ,, appears during the fast forward mode.
• "_' )'" appears during the record/pause (stand-by) mode.
zShows tape counter.
8Displays the remaining tape in seven steps.
)Indicates the battery condition;
• When the battery is fully charged, " "_'"is displayed. When the battery is
very near empty, "_" starts blinking. You should find analternative power
source or recharge the battery.
10Appears when the index signal is recorded automatically.
11 When "REC/PAUSE" ispressed, if a cassette without its safety tab isinserted,
"TAPE" blinks for several seconds. When "REC/PAUSE" is pressed, ifno cassette isinserted,
"NO TAPE" blinks forseveral seconds.
12 Indicates the date/time during the record or record/pause (stand-by) mode. You can record the
time and/or date with object when recording.