Hitachi VM-H620A - Manual (Page 2)

For Your Safety - 2 -
TABLE OF CONTENTS
For Your Safety................................................................................................................... 4
Important Safeguards .......................................................................................................... 6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ................ 9
Read This First .................................................................................................................. 10
Before You Begin.............................................................................................................. 11
Features ....................................................................................................................... 11
Components and Accessories.................................................................................. 11
Optional RF Adapter .................................................................................................. 12
Attaching the Shoulder Strap.................................................................................... 12
Lens Cap...................................................................................................................... 13
Getting Started................................................................................................................... 14
Charging the Battery .................................................................................................. 14
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder ......................................................................... 15
Eyepiece Adjustment ................................................................................................. 16
Adjustment the Hand Strap....................................................................................... 16
Loading Batteries........................................................................................................ 16
Using Alternative Power Sources ............................................................................ 21
Inserting and Removing Cassettes.......................................................................... 22
Using the Linear Time Counter ................................................................................ 24
Remaining Tape ......................................................................................................... 24
Setting the Date and Time ........................................................................................ 24
Getting Started, Identifying Controls ................................................................................ 26
Basic Techniques............................................................................................................... 29
Making a Basic Recording ........................................................................................ 29
Playing Back Your Recording................................................................................... 30
Advanced Techniques ....................................................................................................... 34
Date Recording ........................................................................................................... 34
Using the Power Zoom .............................................................................................. 35
Using the Digital Zoom .............................................................................................. 35
Using the INST. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button...................................................... 36
Using Auto Focus ....................................................................................................... 36
Using Manual Focus .................................................................................................. 37
Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer ..................................................................... 38
Using Fade .................................................................................................................. 39
Using 16x9................................................................................................................... 40
Using Instant Review ................................................................................................. 40
Using Quick Edit ......................................................................................................... 40
Using Macro ................................................................................................................ 41
Date Search................................................................................................................. 41
Using Memory ............................................................................................................. 42
Using the Display Button ........................................................................................... 42
Using the Wireless Remote Control ........................................................................ 43
Creating and Recording A Title ................................................................................ 43
Dubbing from the camcorder to a VCR................................................................... 45
Using Synchro Edit..................................................................................................... 45