AUTOMATIC REWIND. Hitachi VM-6500A, VM-6500A - Camcorder, VTFX6500A, VT-FX6500A

DATE/TIME SETTING - 18 -

Forward and Reverse Search

When you press "F.FWD" or "REW/REVIEW" during playback, the tape will be played back at a speed about 3 times faster than the normal playback speed, and you can easily locate a certain spot on the tape. Press

"PLAY" to return to normal playback mode or press "STOP/EJECT" to stop tape movement.

NOTE: There will be some noise (interference) in the forward or reverse search pictures while visually scanning.

AUTOMATIC REWIND

When the tape reaches its end during playback, it automatically rewinds to the beginning and stops.

DATE/TIME SETTING

The date and time can be recorded on your tapes to act as a handy reference when viewing them at a later time.

Use the following procedure to set up this display for the current date and time.

The time backup battery is rechargeable. Charge the backup battery every two months. Set "CAM/OFF/VIDEO" to "OFF" position and connect a charged battery or AC adaptor/charger to the camcorder for 24 hours.

Make sure that the current time is displayed correctly before you start recording.

NOTES:

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.

• A cassette cannot be loaded or ejected when setting the date and time.

1. Press and hold the small button on "CAM/OFF/ VIDEO", and then slide it to "CAM" position.

DATE/TIME SETTING

2. Press "DATE/TIME".

Date and time appear in the viewfinder and "'1" flashes.

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12:00 AM

1/ 1/1999

3. Press "F.FWD" to select correct month. Hold button down to advance rapidly. If you go past the month you want to set, press "REW/REVIEW". When the correct month appears, press "STOP/EJECT".

12:00 AM

11/ 1/1999

4. Press "F.FWD" to select correct date. Hold button down to advance rapidly. If you go past the date you want to set, press "REW/REVIEW". When the correct date appears, press "STOP/EJECT".

12:00 AM

11/ 5/1999

5. Press "F.FWD" or "REW/REVIEW" to select year, and then press "STOP/EJECT".

12:00 AM

11/ 5/2000

6. Press "F.FWD" or "REW/REVIEW" as many times as may be required to select correct hour, and then press

"STOP/EJECT".

7. Repeat step 6 to select minute and AM/PM.