Hitachi VM-H57A Camcorder User Manual


 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................2
For Your Safety...........................................................................................................................................4
Read This First ............................................................................................................................................6
Before You Begin........................................................................................................................................ 7
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................................................................7
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ......................................12
Features...............................................................................................................................................13
Components and Accessories.......................................................................................................... 14
Getting Started...........................................................................................................................................15
Charging the Battery.......................................................................................................................... 15
Additional Information ........................................................................................................................16
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder .................................................................................................18
Eyepiece Adjustment .........................................................................................................................18
Attaching the Shoulder Strap............................................................................................................ 18
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 ................................................................................................................ 29
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
Connecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In Jacks.....................................................37