Hitachi VM-H57A User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................ 2
For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................... 4
Read This First ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Before You Begin........................................................................................................................................ 7
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. 7
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ...................................... 12
Features ............................................................................................................................................... 13
Components and Accessories.......................................................................................................... 14
Charging the Battery .......................................................................................................................... 15
Additional Information ........................................................................................................................ 16
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder ................................................................................................. 18
Eyepiece Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 18
Attaching the Shoulder Strap............................................................................................................ 18
Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens ................................................................... 20
Loading Batteries................................................................................................................................ 20
Remote Control Battery ..................................................................................................................... 20
Camera/Recorder Battery ................................................................................................................. 21
Removing the Battery ........................................................................................................................ 21
Checking the Battery's Charge......................................................................................................... 21
Using Alternative Power Sources .................................................................................................... 23
Using the AC Adapter/Charger......................................................................................................... 23
Using Alkaline Dry-Cell Batteries ..................................................................................................... 23
Using a Car Battery ............................................................................................................................ 24
Inserting and Removing Cassettes.................................................................................................. 25
Inserting a Cassette ........................................................................................................................... 25
Removing a Cassette......................................................................................................................... 25
Protecting Recorded Material ........................................................................................................... 26
Attaching the Optional DC Camera Light ....................................................................................... 26
Removing the DC Camera Light ...................................................................................................... 27
Replacing the DC Camera Light Bulb ............................................................................................. 27
Using Memory ..................................................................................................................................... 28
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................................ 29
Correcting the Date and Time .......................................................................................................... 30
Automatic Date Recording ................................................................................................................ 30
Using the Linear Time Counter ........................................................................................................ 30
Remaining Tape ................................................................................................................................. 31
Using the Display Button ................................................................................................................... 31
Getting Started - Identifying Controls....................................................................................................... 32
Basic Techniques....................................................................................................................................... 36
Making a Basic Recording ................................................................................................................ 36
Playing Back Your Recording........................................................................................................... 37
Connecting to a Television with a VCR Attached.......................................................................... 37
Connecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In Jacks..................................................... 37