Hitachi VM-H100LA - Manual (Page 18)

Getting Started - 18 -
a cassette into the camcorder and clears to 0:00:00 when the cassette is ejected.
Note: Press the COUNTER RESET button of the remote control to reset the linear time counter to 0:00:00.
Note: If M is displayed beside the linear time counter, the counter value is stored in memory. (See "Memory
Feature" on page 46 for details.)
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 into the camcorder 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: The tape remaining display appears 10 seconds after the tape starts to run.
Note: When the remaining tape time becomes less than about three minutes, TAPE END flashes on the LCD
monitor.
Setting the Date and Time
Take the time to set the date and time now. The time backup battery is rechargeable. Charge the backup battery
every two months. Set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch on the camera/recorder to OFF and connect a charged
battery or the AC adapter/charger to the camcorder for 24 hours. If you record the date and time at the beginning
of each recording session they will serve as a handy reminder when viewing tapes at a later date. Make sure that
the current time is displayed correctly before you start filming.
Note: The backup battery should be charged every two months. If it is not charged periodically, it will be over-
discharged and its life will be shortened.
Note: Perform the same procedure that is described below if you make a mistake during setting of the date or
you want to correct the date and time.
1. Load the battery ("Loading Batteries: Camcorder Battery" on p. 17). Press and hold the red button on the
CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch and then set it to CAM or VIDEO.
2. Press the CAM MENU button. The menu display appears on the LCD monitor.
3. Press the play or stop button to select DATE.