Download Hitachi VM-H71A User's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
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