Hitachi VM-H57A Instruction Manual page 3

8mm video camera/recorder

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Connecting to a Television without Audio In and Video In Jacks ............................................... 38

Simple Playback (Using the Electronic Viewfinder) ...................................................................... 38

Using Still ............................................................................................................................................. 38

Using Forward and Reverse Search ............................................................................................... 39

Advanced Techniques ............................................................................................................................... 39

Using the Power Zoom ...................................................................................................................... 40

Using the Digital Zoom ...................................................................................................................... 40

Using the INST. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button.............................................................................. 41

Using Auto Focus ............................................................................................................................... 42

Using Manual Focus .......................................................................................................................... 43

Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer ............................................................................................. 44

Using Fade .......................................................................................................................................... 45

Fading In .............................................................................................................................................. 45

Fading Out ........................................................................................................................................... 45

Using Instant Review ......................................................................................................................... 46

Using Quick Edit ................................................................................................................................. 46

Using Macro ........................................................................................................................................ 46

Creating and Recording Titles.......................................................................................................... 47

Creating a Title.................................................................................................................................... 47

Correcting Errors ................................................................................................................................ 48

Recording Title on a Tape in the Camera/Recorder ..................................................................... 48

Recording a Title while Transferring a Tape .................................................................................. 49

Using the Wireless Remote Control ................................................................................................ 50

Dubbing from the Camera/Recorder to a VCR.............................................................................. 50

Using Synchro Edit............................................................................................................................. 51

Controlling Your TV with the Camera/Recorder's Remote .......................................................... 52

Programming the Remote Control ................................................................................................... 52

Controlling the TV............................................................................................................................... 53

Using Audio/Video Dubbing.............................................................................................................. 54

Recording Television Programs ....................................................................................................... 55

General Maintenance................................................................................................................................. 55

Cleaning the Camera/Recorder Heads........................................................................................... 55

Cleaning the Lens and Picture Tube of the Electronic Viewfinder ............................................. 57

Periodic Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 57

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 58

Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 61

Accessories Add Excitement..................................................................................................................... 63

To Order in the United States........................................................................................................... 63

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