Hitachi VM-E220A - Manual (Page 2)

Important Safeguards - 2 -
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards .............................................................................................................................. 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER .................................... 6
Read This First.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Before You Begin ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Features ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Components and Accessories............................................................................................................ 8
Optional RF Adapter ............................................................................................................................ 8
Lens Cap................................................................................................................................................ 9
Getting Started.......................................................................................................................................... 9
Charging the Battery ............................................................................................................................ 9
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder ................................................................................................. 11
Eyepiece Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 11
Adjustment the Hand Strap............................................................................................................... 11
Loading Batteries................................................................................................................................ 12
Using Alternative Power Sources .................................................................................................... 16
Inserting and Removing Cassettes.................................................................................................. 17
Using the Linear Time Counter ........................................................................................................ 18
Remaining Tape ................................................................................................................................. 18
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................................ 18
Getting Started, Identifying Controls ................................................................................................... 19
Basic Techniques ................................................................................................................................... 21
Making a Basic Recording ................................................................................................................ 21
Playing Back Your Recording........................................................................................................... 22
Advanced Techniques ........................................................................................................................... 25
Date Recording ................................................................................................................................... 25
Using the Power Zoom ...................................................................................................................... 26
Using the Digital Zoom ...................................................................................................................... 27
Using the INST. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button.............................................................................. 27
Using Auto Focus ............................................................................................................................... 28
Using Manual Focus .......................................................................................................................... 28
Using Instant Review ......................................................................................................................... 29
Using Quick Edit ................................................................................................................................. 29
Using Macro ........................................................................................................................................ 29
Date Search......................................................................................................................................... 30
Dubbing from the camcorder to a VCR........................................................................................... 30
Recording Television Programs ....................................................................................................... 30
Using the Optional Wireless Remote Control ................................................................................ 31
Using Memory ..................................................................................................................................... 33
Using the Display Button ................................................................................................................... 33
Creating and Recording A Title ........................................................................................................ 34
Using Audio/Video Dubbing .............................................................................................................. 36
Using Synchro Edit............................................................................................................................. 36
Simple Programmable Edit (Edit remote control is optional accessory).................................... 37
Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens ................................................................... 39
Attaching the Optional DC Camera Light ....................................................................................... 40
Viewfinder Bright, Color and Tint Control ....................................................................................... 41
General Maintenance............................................................................................................................. 42
Cleaning the camcorder Heads........................................................................................................ 42
Cleaning the Lens and Picture Tube of the Electronic Viewfinder ............................................. 42