Hitachi VM-H81A User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................... 2
For Your Safety................................................................................................................... 4
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .......................................................................................... 6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER .............. 10
Read This First .................................................................................................................. 11
Before You Begin.............................................................................................................. 12
Features ....................................................................................................................... 12
Components and Accessories.................................................................................. 12
Optional RF Adapter .................................................................................................. 13
Water-Resistant .......................................................................................................... 13
Water-Resistant Structure......................................................................................... 13
How to Open and Close the Case ........................................................................... 14
How to Open and Close the Battery Compartment Cover................................... 15
How to Open and Close the Jack Cover................................................................. 15
To Prevent Condensation ......................................................................................... 16
Charging the Battery .................................................................................................. 17
Using the AC Adapter/Charger................................................................................. 17
Using an Optional Car Adapter/Charger (Hitachi VM-CA500A) ......................... 19
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder ......................................................................... 20
Eyepiece Adjustment ................................................................................................. 20
Attaching the Shoulder Strap.................................................................................... 20
Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens ........................................... 21
Loading Batteries........................................................................................................ 21
Remote Control Battery ............................................................................................. 21
Edit Remote Control Batteries.................................................................................. 22
Camcorder Battery ..................................................................................................... 22
Removing the Battery ................................................................................................ 23
Checking the Battery's Charge................................................................................. 23
Using Alternative Power Sources ............................................................................ 23
Using the AC Adapter/Charger................................................................................. 24
Using a Car Battery .................................................................................................... 24
Inserting and Removing Cassettes.......................................................................... 24
Inserting a cassette .................................................................................................... 24
When the cassette holder marked "PUSH" is pressed: ....................................... 25
Removing a Cassette................................................................................................. 25
Protecting Recording Material .................................................................................. 25
Using the Linear Time Counter ................................................................................ 26
Using the Display Button ........................................................................................... 26
Using Memory ............................................................................................................. 26
Setting the Date and Time ........................................................................................ 27
Correcting the Date and Time .................................................................................. 28
Automatic Date Recording ........................................................................................ 28
Remaining Tape ......................................................................................................... 28
Lens Cap...................................................................................................................... 29
Using the Microphone Cap ....................................................................................... 29
Attaching the Terminal Cover ................................................................................... 29
Using the Remote Control Bag................................................................................. 30
Getting Started - Identifying Controls............................................................................... 31
Basic Techniques............................................................................................................... 35
Making a Basic Recording ........................................................................................ 35
Holding Button to Record .......................................................................................... 36
Playing Back Your Recording with AV Optical Link System................................ 36
If any abnormality or trouble occurs: ....................................................................... 37
Connecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In Jacks............................. 37
Operations ................................................................................................................... 38