Hitachi VM-E54A Camcorder User Manual


 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................2
For Your Safety...........................................................................................................................................5
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................................................................7
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ......................................11
Read This First ..........................................................................................................................................12
Before You Begin......................................................................................................................................13
Features...............................................................................................................................................13
Components and Accessories..........................................................................................................14
Optional RF Output Adapter .............................................................................................................14
Moisture................................................................................................................................................15
Attaching the Shoulder Strap............................................................................................................15
Getting Started...........................................................................................................................................16
Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................16
Additional Information........................................................................................................................17
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder .................................................................................................18
Eyepiece Adjustment .........................................................................................................................19
Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens ...................................................................19
Loading Batteries................................................................................................................................20
Remote Control Battery.....................................................................................................................20
Camera/Recorder Battery .................................................................................................................20
Removing the Battery ........................................................................................................................21
Checking the Battery's Charge.........................................................................................................21
Using Alternative Power Sources ....................................................................................................21
Using the AC Adapter/Charger.........................................................................................................21
Using Alkaline Dry-Cell Batteries.....................................................................................................22
Using a Car Battery............................................................................................................................23
Inserting and Removing Cassettes..................................................................................................23
Inserting a Cassette ...........................................................................................................................23
Removing a Cassette.........................................................................................................................24
Protecting Recorded Material...........................................................................................................24
Attaching the Optional DC Camera Light .......................................................................................24
Removing the DC Camera Light ......................................................................................................25
Replacing the DC Camera Light Bulb .............................................................................................25
Using Memory.....................................................................................................................................26
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................................26
Correcting the Date and Time ..........................................................................................................27
Automatic Date Recording................................................................................................................27
Using the Linear Time Counter ........................................................................................................28
Remaining Tape .................................................................................................................................28
Using the Display Button...................................................................................................................30
Identifying Controls.............................................................................................................................30
Basic Techniques.......................................................................................................................................34
Making a Basic Recording ................................................................................................................34