Hitachi VM-H57A - Manual (Page 24)

Getting Started
switch is in the OFF position whenever attaching or detaching any power supply (ie.
battery, AC adapter/charger, etc.)
1. Insert six "AA" alkaline dry-cell batteries as shown, being sure not to confuse their
polarity.
2. Align the arrow on the battery case with the guide arrow on the camera/recorder.
3. Hold the battery case firmly against the camera/recorder while sliding it towards the
right of the machine.
Note: At extremely low temperatures operation time decreases, while at high temperatures
these batteries may be damaged.
Note: Ordinary manganese batteries cannot be used.
Note: Attach the battery case immediately before you start recording.
Using a Car Battery
The camera/recorder can be powered with a car battery by using an optional car battery
cord (Hitachi VM-CC80A) to plug the camera/recorder into the car's cigarette lighter
socket. Please ensure that the CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO switch is in the OFF position
whenever attaching or detaching any power supply (ie. battery, AC adapter/charger,
etc).
1. Plug the car battery cord into the car's cigarette lighter socket.
2. Align the arrow on the external power adapter with the guide arrow on the
camera/recorder.
3. Hold the external power adapter firmly against the camera/recorder while sliding it
toward the right of the machine.
4. Connect the external power adapter plug to the DC OUTPUT jack of the car battery
cord.
Note: Only use the car battery cord with cars having 12/24 volt negative ground system.