- HITACHI VHS Instruction Manual VM-1800A VM-2800A VM-3800A

IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS
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"STOP/EJECT" Button
 The "STOP/EJECT" button is used to stop playback, rewind, and fast forward
operations. The "STOP/EJECT" button has no effect during record operation.
 This button is used in the stop mode to open the cassette holder.
"F.FWD" Button
Press this button during stop or rewind mode, and fast-forwarding starts. "
" appears
in the viewfinder.
Press the button during playback of tape, and the tape is played back in the forward
direction approximately 3 times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded
content.
Press "PLAY" button to return to normal playback mode or press "STOP/EJECT"
button to stop tape movement.
NOTE: You can also visually scan forward when the camcorder is in record/pause (stand-
by) mode by pressing and holding this button.
"PLAY" Button
Used for playback of tape recorded in the SP mode.
NOTE: When the camcorder is in the record/pause (stand-by) mode, pressing and holding
this button will play the tape at normal speed.
(REW, PLAY, F.FWD, and STOP/EJECT)
 These buttons are used for title making buttons when the "TITLE" button is pressed.
(See "TITLE RECORDING" on page 29.)
 These buttons may be also used to set the date and time during pause (stand-by)
mode. (See "DATE/TIME SETTING" on page 20.)
Camera Diagram
"BATTERY" Release Lever
Releases the battery attached to the video camcorder.
Cassette Holder
Press "STOP/EJECT" button in the stop mode to open the cassette holder. Be aware of
the cassette direction when inserting.
NOTE: Power source must be connected to open the cassette holder.
"DC 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 adapter/charger or the car's cigarette lighter socket.