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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................................................................2
For Your Safety...................................................................................................................4
MOISTURE....................................................................................................................5
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..........................................................................................7
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ..............10
Read This First ..................................................................................................................11
Before You Begin..............................................................................................................12
Features.......................................................................................................................12
Components and Accessories..................................................................................13
Optional RF Output Adapter .....................................................................................13
WATER-RESISTANT.................................................................................................14
Water-Resistant Structure.........................................................................................14
How to Open and Close the Case ...........................................................................15
How to Open and Close the Battery Compartment Cover...................................15
How to Open and Close the Jack Cover.................................................................16
To Prevent Condensation .........................................................................................17
Getting Started...................................................................................................................18
Charging the Battery..................................................................................................18
Using the AC Adapter/Charger.................................................................................18
Using an Optional Car Adapter/Charger (Hitachi VM-CA500A) ......................... 20
Additional Information ................................................................................................20
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder .........................................................................21
Eyepiece Adjustment .................................................................................................21
Attaching the Shoulder Strap....................................................................................21
Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens ...........................................22
Loading Batteries........................................................................................................22
Remote Control Battery.............................................................................................22
Edit Remote Control Batteries..................................................................................23
Camera/Recorder Battery .........................................................................................23
Removing the Battery ................................................................................................24
Checking the Battery's Charge.................................................................................24
Using Alternative Power Sources ............................................................................24
Using the AC Adapter/Charger.................................................................................24
Using a Car Battery....................................................................................................25
Inserting and Removing Cassettes..........................................................................25
Inserting a cassette ....................................................................................................25
When the cassette holder marked "PUSH" is pressed: .......................................26
Removing a Cassette.................................................................................................26
Protecting Recording Material ..................................................................................26
Using the Linear Time Counter ................................................................................27
Using the Display Button...........................................................................................27
Using Memory.............................................................................................................28
Setting the Date and Time ........................................................................................28
Correcting the Date and Time ..................................................................................29
Automatic Date Recording........................................................................................29
Remaining Tape .........................................................................................................29
Lens Cap......................................................................................................................30
Using the Microphone Cap .......................................................................................30
Attaching the Terminal Cover...................................................................................30
Using the Remote Control Bag.................................................................................31
Getting Started - Identifying Controls...............................................................................32
Basic Techniques...............................................................................................................36
Making a Basic Recording ........................................................................................36
Holding Button to Record ..........................................................................................37
Playing Back Your Recording...................................................................................38
Connecting to a Television with a VCR Attached..................................................38
Connecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In Jacks.............................38