Hitachi VM-H57A Manuel d'utilisateur

TABLE OF CONTENTS HITACHI Instruction Manual 8mm Video Camera/Recorder VM-H57A Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listin

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 14 Cleaning -- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. U

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 1. Save these instructions -- This page co

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER NOTES: • This unit uses video format cassettes. • It records and plays back in the SP mode (14.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER Components and Accessories Check that you have the following components and accessories before pr

Getting Started Getting Started This section guides you through the initial preparation of the camera/recorder. None of these processes are

Getting Started whether the battery is charged or uncharged. Note: The marker switch is not concerned with the battery's performance. Additional

Getting Started ATTENTION: The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful l

Getting Started Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder The electronic viewfinder adjusts simply by pivoting it to a position where it is comfortable and

Getting Started

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Getting Started Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens 1. To remove the lens hood, turn it counterclockwise. 2. Remove both caps of the c

Getting Started Camera/Recorder Battery Before you install the battery for the first time it must be fully charged. Refer to "Charging the Batter

Getting Started This flashing symbol indicates a battery nearly out of power. Use an alternate power source or charge the battery before continuing t

Getting Started Using Alternative Power Sources Using the AC Adapter/Charger Please ensure that the CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO switch is in the OFF position whe

Getting Started switch is in the OFF position whenever attaching or detaching any power supply (ie. battery, AC adapter/charger, etc.) 1. Insert six

Getting Started Inserting and Removing Cassettes A power source must be connected before inserting or removing cassettes. Once connected cassettes can

Getting Started Protecting Recorded Material Protect 8mm cassettes from accidental erasure by sliding the tab on the side of the cassette towards the

Getting Started • If the DC camera light is turned on and off during recording, there could be noise in the picture. Watch the battery charge indicato

Getting Started Using Memory The linear time counter memory stops a rewinding tape at approximately 0:00:00M. This feature helps in locating a specifi

Getting Started Setting the Date and Time Take the time to set the date and time now: The time backup battery is rechargeable. Charge the backup batte

TABLE OF CONTENTS Connecting to a Television without Audio In and Video In Jacks ...38 Simple Playback (Us

Getting Started Correcting the Date and Time 1. Press the DATE button while pressing the stop button. The flashing cursor appears at the month. 2. Mov

Getting Started Remaining Tape The tape remaining display shows the remaining tape that can be used for recording and playback, using seven dashes. Th

Getting Started - Identifying Controls Getting Started - Identifying Controls Left side / Front Controls Illustration 1. Lens F1.4 (6~46mm) 8:

Getting Started - Identifying Controls 11. EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) Button EIS corrects slight shaking of an image ("Using the Electroni

Getting Started - Identifying Controls Use this button to fast rewind tapes or for visual search. During visual search the camcorder rewinds at approx

Getting Started - Identifying Controls 33. DISPLAY Button (only on the remote control) Use this button to select the viewfinder and TV display ("

Basic Techniques Basic Techniques The batteries are in place and charged, the date and time are set, and you are familiar with the controls

Basic Techniques 6. To stop recording press the Start/Stop button and REC disappears from the viewfinder replaced by . This places the camera/recorde

Basic Techniques Connecting to a Television without Audio In and Video In Jacks 1. Disconnect the VHF antenna leads from the back of the television. L

Advanced Techniques Using Forward and Reverse Search When looking for a particular point in your videotape use the F.FWD button and REW/REVIEW button

For Your Safety For Your Safety The CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO switch turns the camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected.

Advanced Techniques Using the Power Zoom The power zoom W control widens the picture, moving the subject farther away, while the power zoom T control

Advanced Techniques Using the INST. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button The instant zoom feature activates the digital zoom to magnify the subject 1.5 times re

Advanced Techniques Using Auto Focus The camera/recorder focuses the subject in the center of the viewfinder automatically unless the manual focus is

Advanced Techniques Note: With the T zoom control you can use the auto focus with subjects that are 3.6 feet away from the lens and further away to in

Advanced Techniques Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer The electronic image stabilizer (EIS) corrects slight shaking of the image being recorded a

Advanced Techniques Using Fade Use the fade feature to add a professional touch to your recordings. Use the FADE button to select one of the three fad

Advanced Techniques Using Instant Review Use this feature to view the last few seconds of the tape you shot. 1. Set the camera/recorder to record/pau

Advanced Techniques This function allows you to shoot subjects as close as 3/8 of an inch. Press and hold the power zoom control W. The camera focuses

Advanced Techniques 6. Once you've selected a character press the STOP button to set it. 7. Complete the title by repeating steps 5 and 6. 8.

Advanced Techniques Recording a Title while Transferring a Tape 1. Connect the camera/recorder to the VCR (p 24). 2. Press the TITLE ON/OFF button on

For Your Safety Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user'

Advanced Techniques Using the Wireless Remote Control Use the wireless remote control to operate the camera/recorder from a distance. The PLAY, F.FWD,

Advanced Techniques Using Synchro Edit Use synchro edit to record only segments of a previously recorded tape when dubbing from the camera/recorder to

Advanced Techniques Controlling Your TV with the Camera/Recorder's Remote The remote control is designed to be compatible with many televisions,

Advanced Techniques NEC PAUSE (START/STOP) RCA DISPLAY Panasonic TITLE ON/OFF Mitsubishi ZOOM.(T) JVC COUNTER RESET Sharp S.EDIT Controlling t

Advanced Techniques Using Audio/Video Dubbing Use audio/video dubbing to record audio and video from the camera/recorder's built-in microphone an

General Maintenance Recording Television Programs If your television or VCR has AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks you can record television programs with

General Maintenance VCR service center for professional head cleaning.

General Maintenance Cleaning the Lens and Picture Tube of the Electronic Viewfinder The lens of the electronic viewfinder can be user-cleaned if dust,

General Maintenance Troubleshooting Quality is very important at Hitachi. We inspect and check every camera/recorder carefully at the factory under th

General Maintenance General Maintenance (cont.) PLAYBACK OF PRE-RECORDED CASSETTE Symptom Check Point & Correction “PLAY” button cannot be

Read This First Read This First Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. You've chosen the best 8 mm video camera/recorder for you, and

General Maintenance EJECT OR TROUBLE DISPLAY Symptom Check Point & Correction EJECT or TROUBLE appears in the viewfinder. Remove the cas

Specifications Specifications General Specifications Power requirements 6V DC Power consumption 5.9W (when recording) Dimensions 3

Specifications warranty card or operating guide. Should you have any questions regarding in-warranty service, operation or technical assistance, pleas

Accessories Add Excitement Accessories Add Excitement We know that once you discover how much your Hitachi VM-H57A can add to your life you wi

Before You Begin Before You Begin Any problems that occur as a result of any of the following conditions will not be covered by our warranty.  Be car

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1 Read and Follow Instructions -- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS followed. 9 Attachments -- Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazard