Hitachi VM-E520A Manuel d'utilisateur

For Your Safety - 1 - Instruction Manual 8mm Video Camcorder VM-E520A / VM-E521A Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. HITACHI (HSC) CANADA IN

Getting Started - 10 - Pass the string through the lens cap and grip belt and attach it as shown in the figure. Removing the lens cap Always attach

Getting Started - 11 - After charging set the mark switch to red so that you may quickly identify whether the battery is charged or uncharged. Note:

Getting Started - 12 - Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder The electronic viewfinder adjusts simply by pivoting it to a position where it is comforta

Getting Started - 13 - Clock Battery 1. Pull out the battery holder. 2. Insert the battery with the "+" terminal facing up. 3. Fully inse

Getting Started - 14 - Before you install the battery for the first time it must be fully charged. Refer to "Charging the Battery" on page

Getting Started - 15 - Removing the Battery Pack 1. Lift the OPEN lever and pull it up. The power supply attachment cover will open. 2. Push the side

Getting Started - 16 - 2. Lift the battery holder plates at the center of the attachment holder. 3. Insert six alkaline batteries with the correct

Getting Started - 17 - Note: Do not let the batteries or the terminals of the camcorder get dirty. If they are dirty, use a dry cloth to wipe off the

Getting Started - 18 - 1. Plug the car battery cord into the car's cigarette lighter socket. 2. Connect one end of the DC cord (provided) to th

Getting Started - 19 - slack or no dust adheres to it, etc. After making sure that there is no abnormality, reinsert the cassette. If TAPE reappears,

For Your Safety - 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS For Your Safety...

Getting Started, Identifying Controls - 20 - reference when viewing them later. Use the following procedure to set up the display for the current dat

Getting Started, Identifying Controls - 21 - 2. Viewfinder BRIGHT, COLOR and TINT controls Refer to page 56. 3. Cassette Holder Close Button CAUTION:

Basic Techniques - 22 - 19. Camera Light Shoe Attach the DC camera light here. 20. OPEN Lever Use this to open or close the cover of the power supply

Basic Techniques - 23 - This section guides you through basic recording and playback. Practice the basic techniques of recording and playback on some

Basic Techniques - 24 - 1. Connect the provided AV stereo output cable to the AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks of your VCR. Connect either the right or l

Basic Techniques - 25 - ohm to 300-ohm transformer). Connect the adapter to the 75-ohm coaxial cable of the RF output adapter and connect the free en

Advanced Techniques - 26 - Note: When you engage F.F button or REW button the picture will have some interference or noise. This is normal during sea

Advanced Techniques - 27 -  AUTO and Date - Automatic Date Recording This option records the date automatically once a day at the beginning of reco

Advanced Techniques - 28 - Note: When  AUTO and date display is selected, the date disappears about 10 seconds after recording is started. Note: Whe

Advanced Techniques - 29 - Press the INST. ZOOM button. I. ZOOM appears at the left of the viewfinder and the picture is magnified 1.5 times. Note: T

For Your Safety - 3 - Recording Television Programs...

Advanced Techniques - 30 - Rapidly moving objects Dark objects Note: With the T zoom control you can use the auto focus with subjects that are 3.3 fe

Advanced Techniques - 31 - 1. Press the EIS button. The EIS icon appears in the viewfinder. 2. Press the Start/Stop button to start recording. When

Advanced Techniques - 32 - Fading Out 1. While recording with the camcorder use the FADE button to select a fade option. 2. Press the Start/Stop butt

Advanced Techniques - 33 - Use quick edit to search for the end of previously recorded material, find a particular spot on your tape, begin editing,

Advanced Techniques - 34 - Note: The date search function is released when you press the STOP button during date search mode. Note: If the recorded t

Advanced Techniques - 35 - camcorder. Aiming remote Illustration Note: Use the wireless remote control within the range of the infrared receiver of t

Advanced Techniques - 36 - 7. Complete the title by repeating steps 5 and 6. 8. When you complete your title, press the TITLE ON/OFF button on the

Advanced Techniques - 37 - Note: If the VCR is connected to a television and the VCR/TV selector is set to VCR, you can monitor the tape being dubbed

Advanced Techniques - 38 - 1. Turn the VCR on. 2. Aim the remote control at the infrared receiver on the VCR and press the VCR SET button on the rem

Advanced Techniques - 39 - Note: The remote control code is held in memory until it is changed or the batteries are replaced. Note: Point the remote

Important Safeguards - 4 - Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) Thi

Advanced Techniques - 40 - • The camcorder automatically searches for the beginning of the first segment and starts playback. The recording VCR autom

Advanced Techniques - 41 - TV Brands Press CH () and This Button Hitachi AVX Zenith VOL () Sony ZOOM.(W) Magnavox REW Sanyo PLAY Gold Star 1 F.FWD

Advanced Techniques - 42 - previously recorded tape in the camcorder. Remote Control Audio/Video Dubbing Buttons 1. Connect your camcorder to the tel

Advanced Techniques - 43 - 2. Remove both caps of the converter lens. 3. Screw the lens into the threads on the camcorder lens assembly. Attaching

Advanced Techniques - 44 - Depress the light to release the tab from the hook and then move the light in the direction of the arrow as shown in the f

General Maintenance - 45 - General Maintenance Cleaning the camcorder Heads Dirt can accumulate on the video heads on the camera causing the playbac

General Maintenance - 46 - Troubleshooting Quality is very important at Hitachi. We inspect and check every camcorder carefully at the factory under

General Maintenance - 47 - RECORDING TV PROGRAMS OFF THE AIR Symptom Check Point & Correction The camcorder cannot be set to the recording mode

General Maintenance - 48 - BATTERY CONDITION Symptom Check Point & Correction The () indication in the electronic viewfinder flashes to indicat

Accessories Add Excitement - 49 - Format 8mm Record/playback Two video record/playback heads Video signal EIA standard NTSC color Tape spe

Important Safeguards - 5 - 2 Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings

Accessories Add Excitement - 50 - To place an order for any of these items call our toll free number or use the ordering form on page 65. 1-800-995-4

Important Safeguards - 6 - with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mountin

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER - 7 - e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the vide

Before You Begin - 8 - • A quick index for the information you use most often (this page). • A detailed table of contents directing you to specific i

Before You Begin - 9 - Optional RF Adapter If you wish to connect this camcorder to a television that does not have audio/video input jacks you will