Hitachi VM-H835LA Camcorder User Manual


 
Important Safety Information
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information......................................................................................................................4
For Your Safety.....................................................................................................................................4
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................................................................6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ........................................9
Before You Begin......................................................................................................................................10
Read This First ..........................................................................................................................................11
Quick Index..........................................................................................................................................11
Features .....................................................................................................................................................11
Getting Started...........................................................................................................................................12
Components and Accessories..........................................................................................................12
Optional RF Adapter ..........................................................................................................................13
Identifying Controls ..................................................................................................................................13
Loading Clock and Remote Control Batteries ..........................................................................................16
Clock Battery.......................................................................................................................................17
Remote Control Battery.....................................................................................................................17
Charging the Battery .................................................................................................................................18
Charging Time.....................................................................................................................................18
Operating Time ...................................................................................................................................19
Camcorder Batteries..................................................................................................................................19
Using Battery Pack.............................................................................................................................19
Removing the Battery Pack ..............................................................................................................20
Checking the Battery's Charge.........................................................................................................20
Using Alternative Power Sources .............................................................................................................21
Using the AC Adapter/Charger.........................................................................................................21
Using a Car Battery............................................................................................................................22
Inserting and Removing Cassettes ............................................................................................................22
Inserting a Cassette ...........................................................................................................................22
Removing a Cassette.........................................................................................................................23
Protecting Recorded Material...........................................................................................................23
LCD Monitor.............................................................................................................................................23
Opening the LCD Monitor .................................................................................................................24
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen..................................................................................24
Range in which the LCD Monitor can be moved...........................................................................24
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder.........................................................................................................25
Eyepiece Adjustment .........................................................................................................................26
Adjustment the Hand Strap .......................................................................................................................26
Lens Door Opener .....................................................................................................................................26
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ....................................................................................................................27
Using the Linear Time Counter.................................................................................................................27
Remaining Tape ........................................................................................................................................28
Setting the Date and Time.........................................................................................................................28
Correcting the Date and Time ..........................................................................................................30
Basic Techniques.......................................................................................................................................30
Making a Basic Recording........................................................................................................................30
Using Instant Review ................................................................................................................................31
Using Auto Focus......................................................................................................................................32