Table Of Contents - Hitachi VM-H57A Instruction Manual

8mm video camera/recorder

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................ 2

For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................... 4

Read This First ............................................................................................................................................ 6

Before You Begin........................................................................................................................................ 7

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. 7

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ...................................... 12

Features ............................................................................................................................................... 13

Components and Accessories.......................................................................................................... 14

Getting Started........................................................................................................................................... 15

Charging the Battery .......................................................................................................................... 15

Additional Information ........................................................................................................................ 16

Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder ................................................................................................. 18

Eyepiece Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 18

Attaching the Shoulder Strap............................................................................................................ 18

Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens ................................................................... 20

Loading Batteries................................................................................................................................ 20

Remote Control Battery ..................................................................................................................... 20

Camera/Recorder Battery ................................................................................................................. 21

Removing the Battery ........................................................................................................................ 21

Checking the Battery's Charge......................................................................................................... 21

Using Alternative Power Sources .................................................................................................... 23

Using the AC Adapter/Charger......................................................................................................... 23

Using Alkaline Dry-Cell Batteries ..................................................................................................... 23

Using a Car Battery ............................................................................................................................ 24

Inserting and Removing Cassettes.................................................................................................. 25

Inserting a Cassette ........................................................................................................................... 25

Removing a Cassette......................................................................................................................... 25

Protecting Recorded Material ........................................................................................................... 26

Attaching the Optional DC Camera Light ....................................................................................... 26

Removing the DC Camera Light ...................................................................................................... 27

Replacing the DC Camera Light Bulb ............................................................................................. 27

Using Memory ..................................................................................................................................... 28

Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................................ 29

Correcting the Date and Time .......................................................................................................... 30

Automatic Date Recording ................................................................................................................ 30

Using the Linear Time Counter ........................................................................................................ 30

Remaining Tape ................................................................................................................................. 31

Using the Display Button ................................................................................................................... 31

Getting Started - Identifying Controls....................................................................................................... 32

Basic Techniques....................................................................................................................................... 36

Making a Basic Recording ................................................................................................................ 36

Playing Back Your Recording........................................................................................................... 37

Connecting to a Television with a VCR Attached.......................................................................... 37

Connecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In Jacks..................................................... 37