Hitachi VM-1700A - Manual (Page 43)

REMAINING TAPE
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REMAINING TAPE
The tape remaining display shows the remaining tape that can be used for recording
and playback, using seven dashes. This feature is handy when recording since it lets
you know how long you can record on the loaded tape.
Insert a cassette in the camera/recorder and start recording or playback; 10 seconds
later, the remaining tape will be displayed. When the cassette is ejected, the display will
disappear. "
" is displayed for 10 seconds after the tape starts to run.
NOTE: When the remaining recording tape time becomes less than about five minutes,
"TAPE END" flashes in the viewfinder.