Read This First - Hitachi VM-E56A Instruction Manual

Read This First

Read This First

Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. You've chosen the best 8mm video camera/recorder for
you, and we want to help you make the most of your purchase. Please take time to become
familiar with the manual and how it is set up. Keep it handy for future reference.
To guide you, we've included
l l l l A "Before You Begin" section containing important cautions for your family's safety as well
as instruction for getting your video camera/recorder ready for use. Please read and understand
this section thoroughly before moving on.
l l l l A "Getting Started" section to familiarize yourself with the controls and prepare you for
recording.
l l l l A "Basic Techniques" section to allow you to use your video camera/recorder quickly and
confidently before advancing to the more sophisticated features of the Hitachi VM-E56A/E58A.
l l l l "Advanced Techniques" to help you with some of the exciting, sophisticated features of the
Hitachi VM-E56A/E58A. We hope you will take the time to learn about these functions since
they have been designed for you. You can use the video camera/recorder without reading this
section.
l l l l A "General Maintenance" section to help keep your purchase in good repair.
We want this manual to be as helpful as possible, so it includes two easy ways to find the
information you need:
l l l l A quick index for the information you use most often (this page).
l l l l A detailed table of contents directing you to specific information quickly (page 10).
Get to know your video camera/recorder by using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We
appreciate your business.
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