Hitachi VM-E535LA Camcorder User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................................................5
For Your Safety.....................................................................................................................................5
Important Safeguards ..........................................................................................................................6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER..............................10
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................................................10
Read This First....................................................................................................................................11
Quick Index..........................................................................................................................................11
Features...............................................................................................................................................12
Getting Started...........................................................................................................................................13
Components and Accessories..........................................................................................................13
Optional RF Adapter ..........................................................................................................................13
Identifying Controls.............................................................................................................................14
Loading Clock and Remote Control Batteries................................................................................17
Clock Battery.......................................................................................................................................17
Remote Control Batteries..................................................................................................................18
Charging the Battery.......................................................................................................................... 19
Charging Time.....................................................................................................................................19
Operating Time ...................................................................................................................................19
Camcorder Batteries ..........................................................................................................................20
Using Battery Pack.............................................................................................................................20
Removing the Battery Pack ..............................................................................................................21
Checking the Battery's Charge.........................................................................................................21
Using Alternative Power Sources ....................................................................................................21
Using the AC Adapter/Charger.........................................................................................................21
Using a Car Battery............................................................................................................................22
Inserting and Removing Cassettes..................................................................................................22
Inserting a Cassette ...........................................................................................................................22
Removing a Cassette.........................................................................................................................23
Protecting Recorded Material...........................................................................................................23
LCD Monitor ........................................................................................................................................24
Opening the LCD Monitor .................................................................................................................24
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen..................................................................................24
Range in which the LCD Monitor can be moved...........................................................................24
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder .................................................................................................25
Eyepiece Adjustment .........................................................................................................................26
Adjustment the Hand Strap...............................................................................................................26
Lens Door Opener..............................................................................................................................27
Attaching the Shoulder Strap............................................................................................................27
Using the Linear Time Counter ........................................................................................................27
Remaining Tape .................................................................................................................................28
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................................28
Correcting the Date and Time ..........................................................................................................29
Basic Techniques.......................................................................................................................................30