Hitachi VM-E54A Camcorder User Manual


 
Before You Begin
15
Moisture
Avoid operating your camera/recorder immediately after moving it from a cold place to a
warm, humid place. Give the camera/recorder 2 to 3 hours to stabilize in the ambient
conditions of the surroundings before inserting a cassette. When moved from a cold
place to a warm, humid place, moisture may condense on the head drum inside the
machine. This moisture could cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the
headwheel or tape.
When a small amount of moisture is sensed, "TAPE" flashes in the viewfinder. Remove
the cassette and set the CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO switch to OFF, then wait for about one
hour.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Thread the ends of the provided shoulder strap through the slots at the back of the
camera/recorder and thread through the shoulder straps' buckles. Please ensure that
the straps are securely fastened before using the shoulder strap to carry the
camera/recorder.
Shoulder Strap Diagram