Hitachi VM-E55A Camcorder User Manual


 
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................................................................................................................2
For Your Safety.........................................................................................................................................4
Read This First.........................................................................................................................................."7
Before You Begin .....................................................................................................................................8
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.................................................................................................................8
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FORAC ADAPTER/CHARGER ..................................!3
Features...............................................................................................................................................]4
Components and Accessories..........................................................................................................!5
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................ ! 6
Charging the Battery .......................................................................................................................... ]6
Additional Information ........................................................................................................................ !'7
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder ................................................................................................. ]9
Eyepiece Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... ! 9
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................................................................................................ ! 9
Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens ................................................................... 20
Loading Batteries ................................................................................................................................ 20
Remote Control Battery ..................................................................................................................... 20
Camera/Recorder Battery ................................................................................................................. 2 !
Removing the Battery ........................................................................................................................ 2!
Checking the Battery's Charge ......................................................................................................... 2!
Using Alternative Power Sources .................................................................................................... 23
Using the AC Adapter/Charger ......................................................................................................... 23
Using Alkaline Dry-Cell Batteries ..................................................................................................... 23
Using a Car Battery ............................................................................................................................ 24
Inserting and Removing Cassettes .................................................................................................. 25
Inserting a Cassette ........................................................................................................................... 25
Removing a Cassette ......................................................................................................................... 25
Protecting Recorded Material ........................................................................................................... 26
Attaching the Optional DC Camera Light ....................................................................................... 26
Removing the DC Camera Light ...................................................................................................... 2"7
Replacing the DC Camera Light Bulb ............................................................................................. 2"7
Using Memory ..................................................................................................................................... 28
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................................ 28
Correcting the Date and Time .......................................................................................................... 30
Automatic Date Recording ................................................................................................................ 30
Using the Linear Time Counter ........................................................................................................ 30
Remaining Tape ................................................................................................................................. 3!
Using the Display Button ................................................................................................................... 3!
Getting Started - Identifying Controls .................................................................................................. 32
Basic Techniques ................................................................................................................................... 36
Making a Basic Recording ................................................................................................................ 36
Playing Back Your Recording ........................................................................................................... 37
Connecting to a Television with a VCR Attached .......................................................................... 37