Optional RF Adaptor

If you wish to connect this camcorder to a television that does not have audio/video input jacks you will need to use the optional RF adapter model VM-RF86A (R).

Identifying Controls

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1. Lens Door

The door will automatically open when the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is set to "CAM". Setting the switch to "OFF" will close the door.

2. Record Indicator

This indicator flashes when the camcorder is recording.

3. Microphone

Sensitive to sounds coming from the direction in which the camera is pointed.

4. CAM/OFF/VIDEO Power Switch

This switch turns the camcorder on and off. Set the switch to CAM for camera recording, and to VIDEO for playback. Hold down the small red button as you slide the switch to CAM or VIDEO. You do not need to hold down the red button to slide the switch to OFF.

5. F.FWD Button

Use this button to fast forward tapes or for visual search. During visual search the camcorder fast forwards at approximately 9 times normal playback speed. During fast forward, press and hold this button to visually scan the tape forward at 19 times the normal playback speed. ("Using Forward and Reverse Search", p31) Also use this button to set date and time and create a title ("Creating and Recording a Title", p39).

6. PLAY Button

Use to play back recorded tapes and create a title. ("Creating and Recording a Title", p39)

7. REW/REVIEW Button

Use this button to fast rewind tapes or for visual search. During visual search the camcorder rewinds at approximately 7 times normal playback speed. During rewind, press and hold this button to visually scan the tape backwards at 17 times the normal playback speed. ("Using Forward and Reverse Search", p31) Also use this button to set date and time and create a title ("Creating and Recording a Title", p39). Furthermore, use this button to review the last few seconds of the tape you are recording.

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Hitachi VM H 655 LA instruction manual Optional RF Adaptor, Identifying Controls