Hitachi VM-8400LA - Manual (Page 22)

MAKING A SAMPLE CAMERA RECORDING
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MAKING A SAMPLE CAMERA RECORDING
1. Connect the power source.
2. Insert the cassette.
3. Unfold the extension shoulder pad. When recording while viewing the LCD monitor, fit the
extension shoulder pad on your shoulder; the LCD screen will be easy to see.
4. Open the LCD monitor if you want to view the picture being recorded on the LCD monitor. If
you want to view the picture in the viewfinder, leave the monitor close.
NOTE:
Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on the LCD mon
the viewfinder
5. Press and hold the small button on "CAM/OFF/VIDEO", and then slide it to the "CAM"
position. The camcorder will enter record/pause mode automatically.
NOTES:
•
If the erase prevention tab on the cassette is removed, the "TAPE" indication in the
viewfinder or LCD monitor flashes for several seconds and the camcorder will not enter
record/pause mode.
• See page 8 for "EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT".
6. Now, press "REC/PAUSE" to start shooting the picture. The "REC" indication appears in the
viewfinder or LCD monitor and you are now recording the picture you see through the
viewfinder or LCD monitor.