Hitachi VM H 655 LA instruction manual Camcorder Power Sources

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Note: If you connect the VM-BPL30 battery with the remaining battery time of 5 minutes or less, the time will not be displayed.

Note: If the correct remaining time does not appear, use up the battery attached to the camcorder, and then fully charge it.

Note: If you repeat charging and discharging the battery before using it up, the correct remaining time may not be displayed.

Note: If the battery is used at low temperatures, the actual operating time with battery will be substantially different from the displayed time, and the correct time may not appear.

Note: If the battery which has been used at low temperature is subsequently used at normal temperature, display of remaining battery time will be incorrect. For display of correct remaining time, fully charge the battery.

Note: The remaining battery time will not appear when you are recording an image of yourself, or the LCD monitor Is put back to camcerder with its screen facing to the side.

Note: If you eject and reinsert cassette after the battery is discharged, power wilt shut off midway and the camcerder will stop. When the battery is discharged, immediately remove it from the camcorder and charge it again.

Note: When the VM-BPL30 battery is used, the battery charge indicator "_" may not match the remaining battery time display (in minutes). In this case, refer to the remaining time display when using the camcorder.

To display the correct remaining battery time on camcorder

•Fully charge the battery before use.

•Turn the camcorder on and leave it pointing at a still subject for about 30 seconds. Do not move the camcorder dudng this time.

•If display does not change some time, open and close the LCD monitor while you are using the camcorder.

Camcorder Power Sources

You can use the charged battery pack, AC adaptor (provided) or car battery cord (optional) to power the camcorder, After use, be sure to remove the power supply,

Using Battery Pack

1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. (See pages 16 and 17 for attachment and charging of battery pack.)

Using the AC Adaptor

Please ensure that the CAM!OFF/VIDEO switch is in the OFF position whenever attaching or detaching any power supply (le. battery, AC adaptor, etc.).

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Contents Missisauga, Ontario, L5N 2L6 VM-E455LA, VM-H655LAHome Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court Tel -600-HATACHIContents Safety Information PrecautionsInformation for VM-H655LA Important SafeguardsMoisture Installation USE Before You Begin ServiceRead This First FeaturesQuick Index Systerrm Him Components and AccessoriesIdentifying Controls Optional RF AdaptorCassette Holder Focusnol volume Control ButtonsBright Control Buttons LCD MonitorEffects Button DATE/DISP ButtonPAL60 Button Multi Playback Fade ButtonINST. Zoom instant Zoom Button Hand Strap Refer to Clock Battery CompartmentPower Zoom Control Start/Stop ButtonVM-BPL13/VM-BPL27/VM-BPL30/VM Charging the BatteryReference of Charged Level Removing the Battery PackOperating Time Charging TimeKnowing Remaining Battery Power Time Checking the Batterys ChargeAbove 140F 60C To display the correct remaining battery time on camcorder Camcorder Power SourcesInserting and Removing Cassettes Using a Car BatteryInserting a Cassette Removing a Cassette LCD MonitorProtecting Recorded Material Range in which the LCD Monitor can be moved Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD ScreenActive Screen Adjusting the Electronic ViewfinderAdjustment the Hand Strap Eyepiece AdjustmentLoading Clock Battery Remaining Tape Switching the Display Using the Linear Time CounterDisplay in Viewfinder or on LCD Monitor Setting the Date and Time Making a Basic Recording Page Using Auto Focus Using Instant ReviewUsing the Power Zoom Using Manual FocusUsing the INST. Zoom instant Zoom Button Using the Digital ZoomPlayback Using MacroTo Play Back a Tape with the Viewfinder Using StillPlaying Back Your Recording on Your TV Using Forward and Reverse SearchWhen the LCD monitor is closed When the LCD monitor is open Clear SearchConnecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In Jacks FJl ART Art Mode Video Effects in Playback ModePlay the tape or set the camcorder to the play pause mode 16x9 16x9 ModeMulti Playback Sepia Sepia ModeHappy Birthday Advanced TechniquesDate Recording Auto and Date Automatic Date RecordingAuto Creating and Recording a TitleDate Date Recording Date and Time Date and Time RecordingFrench English Selecting Stored Title PrememoStored titles Prememo available English Title creation mode SpanishFrench Feliz Aiio Nuevo Semana Santa Fiesta Creating a TitleCharacters available for your title Janes BirthdayNegpos 16X9 ModeNegative/Positive Mode ZM2 X400 Digital Zoom Mode Digital Effects RecordingActivating Digital Effects Recording Half-Mirror ModeMosaic Mode Art Mode Normal ModeMirror Half-Mirror Mode 16x916x9 ModeNegpos Negative/Positive Mode ZM2x400 Digital Zoom ModeIii!ii¸i Using Digital FadeFading Out FadingDate Search Using MemoryAttaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens Using Quick EditDubbing from the Camcorder to a VCR Demonstration ModeVCR Brands Press VCR SET and This Button Programming the Remote Control for the VCRForward Counter ResetReverse ProgramProg To End Programmable Simple Edit Using the Optional Edit Remote ControlUsing Audio/Video Dubbing Notoi If Cleaning the Camcorder HeadsPeriodic Maintenance Symptom Heck Point & Correction TroubleshootingSymptom Check Point & Correction No Operation is Accepted Battery ConditionTape Display VM-H655LA Specifications General SpecificationsVideo Recorder Specifications Camera SpecificationsDial Toll Free To Order in the United StatesHitachi Home Electronics America, Inc For Authorized Hitachi Service Facility in Canada