Hitachi VM-E55A User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................... 2
For Your Safety......................................................................................................................................... 4
Read This First.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Before You Begin ..................................................................................................................................... 8
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS................................................................................................................. 8
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER .................................. 13
Features ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Components and Accessories.......................................................................................................... 15
Charging the Battery .......................................................................................................................... 16
Additional Information ........................................................................................................................ 17
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder ................................................................................................. 19
Eyepiece Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 19
Attaching the Shoulder Strap............................................................................................................ 19
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 ................................................................................................................ 28
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