Table Of Contents - Hitachi VM-H71A Instruction Manual

8mm video camera/recorder

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

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

MOISTURE.................................................................................................................... 5

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER .............. 10

Read This First .................................................................................................................. 11

Before You Begin.............................................................................................................. 12

Features ....................................................................................................................... 12

Components and Accessories.................................................................................. 13

Optional RF Output Adapter ..................................................................................... 13

WATER-RESISTANT................................................................................................. 14

Water-Resistant Structure......................................................................................... 14

How to Open and Close the Case ........................................................................... 15

How to Open and Close the Battery Compartment Cover................................... 15

How to Open and Close the Jack Cover................................................................. 16

To Prevent Condensation ......................................................................................... 17

Getting Started................................................................................................................... 18

Charging the Battery .................................................................................................. 18

Using the AC Adapter/Charger................................................................................. 18

Using an Optional Car Adapter/Charger (Hitachi VM-CA500A) ......................... 20

Additional Information ................................................................................................ 20

Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder ......................................................................... 21

Eyepiece Adjustment ................................................................................................. 21

Attaching the Shoulder Strap.................................................................................... 21

Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens ........................................... 22

Loading Batteries........................................................................................................ 22

Remote Control Battery ............................................................................................. 22

Edit Remote Control Batteries.................................................................................. 23

Camera/Recorder Battery ......................................................................................... 23

Removing the Battery ................................................................................................ 24

Checking the Battery's Charge................................................................................. 24

Using Alternative Power Sources ............................................................................ 24

Using the AC Adapter/Charger................................................................................. 24

Using a Car Battery .................................................................................................... 25

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

Inserting a cassette .................................................................................................... 25

When the cassette holder marked "PUSH" is pressed: ....................................... 26

Removing a Cassette................................................................................................. 26

Protecting Recording Material .................................................................................. 26

Using the Linear Time Counter ................................................................................ 27

Using the Display Button ........................................................................................... 27

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

Setting the Date and Time ........................................................................................ 28

Correcting the Date and Time .................................................................................. 29

Automatic Date Recording ........................................................................................ 29

Remaining Tape ......................................................................................................... 29

Lens Cap...................................................................................................................... 30

Using the Microphone Cap ....................................................................................... 30

Attaching the Terminal Cover ................................................................................... 30

Using the Remote Control Bag................................................................................. 31

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

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

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

Holding Button to Record .......................................................................................... 37

Playing Back Your Recording................................................................................... 38

Connecting to a Television with a VCR Attached.................................................. 38

Connecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In Jacks............................. 38

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