Table Of Contents - Hitachi VM-E54A Instruction Manual

8mm video camcorder

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................... 5

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ...................................... 11

Read This First .......................................................................................................................................... 12

Before You Begin...................................................................................................................................... 13

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

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

Optional RF Output Adapter ............................................................................................................. 14

Moisture................................................................................................................................................ 15

Attaching the Shoulder Strap............................................................................................................ 15

Getting Started........................................................................................................................................... 16

Charging the Battery .......................................................................................................................... 16

Additional Information ........................................................................................................................ 17

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

Eyepiece Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 19

Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens ................................................................... 19

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

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

Camera/Recorder Battery ................................................................................................................. 20

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

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

Using Alternative Power Sources .................................................................................................... 21

Using the AC Adapter/Charger......................................................................................................... 21

Using Alkaline Dry-Cell Batteries ..................................................................................................... 22

Using a Car Battery ............................................................................................................................ 23

Inserting and Removing Cassettes.................................................................................................. 23

Inserting a Cassette ........................................................................................................................... 23

Removing a Cassette......................................................................................................................... 24

Protecting Recorded Material ........................................................................................................... 24

Attaching the Optional DC Camera Light ....................................................................................... 24

Removing the DC Camera Light ...................................................................................................... 25

Replacing the DC Camera Light Bulb ............................................................................................. 25

Using Memory ..................................................................................................................................... 26

Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................................ 26

Correcting the Date and Time .......................................................................................................... 27

Automatic Date Recording ................................................................................................................ 27

Using the Linear Time Counter ........................................................................................................ 28

Remaining Tape ................................................................................................................................. 28

Using the Display Button ................................................................................................................... 30

Identifying Controls............................................................................................................................. 30

Basic Techniques....................................................................................................................................... 34

Making a Basic Recording ................................................................................................................ 34