Hitachi VM-E53A Camcorder User Manual


 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................................................................................................................2
For Your Safety.........................................................................................................................................4
Read This First..........................................................................................................................................7
Before You Begin .....................................................................................................................................8
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.................................................................................................................8
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER..................................13
Features...............................................................................................................................................14
Components and Accessories..........................................................................................................15
Getting Started........................................................................................................................................16
Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................16
Additional Information ........................................................................................................................17
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder .................................................................................................19
Eyepiece Adjustment .........................................................................................................................19
Attaching the Shoulder Strap............................................................................................................19
Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens ...................................................................20
Loading Batteries................................................................................................................................20
Remote Control Battery.....................................................................................................................20
Camera/Recorder Battery .................................................................................................................21
Removing the Battery ........................................................................................................................21
Checking the Battery's Charge.........................................................................................................21
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 ......................................................................................................27
Replacing the DC Camera Light Bulb .............................................................................................27
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 .................................................................................................................................31
Using the Display Button...................................................................................................................31
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