Hitachi VM-H71A - Manual (Page 37)

Basic Techniques
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Note: TAPE flashes in the viewfinder when the tab on the side of the cassette
is completely visible.
9. To stop recording press the Start/Stop button and REC disappears from
the viewfinder replaced by (
). This places the camera/recorder in
standby.
Note: TAPE END flashes in the viewfinder when about 3 minutes or less
remain of the tape cassette.
Note: If the camera/recorder is left in record/pause mode for more than 5
minutes, the camera/recorder turns off automatically. To restart it press the
Start/Stop button and the camera returns to record/pause mode.
Holding Button to Record
1. Set the record mode select switch to "HOLD TO REC" before starting
recording.
2. Press the Start/Stop button and hold it. The camera/recorder records
while the Start/Stop button is held depressed and enters the record pause
mode when the button is released.
Note: Switch the record mode in modes other than recording.