Hitachi VM H 655 LA instruction manual Setting the Date and Time

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CAM mode: Press the DATE/DISP. button on the camcorder to switch the display.

VIDEO mode: Press the DATE/DISP. button on the camcorder or DISPLAY AY button on the remote control to switch the display.

•When a recorded tape is in the camcorder during the VIDEO mode, "SEARCH" appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. (See "Date Search" on page 51 .)

•See "Using Memory" on page 51.

Note: The linear time counter with the memory feature and "SEARCH" in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor can also be displayed on the connected television.

Note: If the LCD monitor is opened or closed (the picture is switched) during playback, the on-screen display in the picture will disappear for about one second, and then reappear again.

Setting the Date and Time

Take the time to set the date and time now. The date and time can be recorded on your tapes to act as a handy reference when viewing them later. Use the following procedure to set up the display for the current dote and time,

Note: Be sure to insert the clock battery before setting the date and time. Although the date and time can be set

without the clock battery inserted, they will disappear when the battery providing power to the camcorder is removed.

Note: If you leave the powered camcorder for 10 minutes without a cassette inserted when the date has not been set or the clock battery is dead, the camcorder demonstration mode will start. To cancel the demonstration mode, disconnect power from camcorder and reconnect it, or insert a cassette.

Make sure that the current time is displayed correctly before you start filming.

1 Load the battery. ("Camcorder Power Sources", p17.)

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Contents Missisauga, Ontario, L5N 2L6 VM-E455LA, VM-H655LAHome Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court Tel -600-HATACHIContents Safety Information PrecautionsImportant Safeguards Information for VM-H655LAMoisture Installation USE Before You Begin ServiceFeatures Read This FirstQuick 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 TimeChecking the Batterys Charge Knowing Remaining Battery Power TimeAbove 140F 60C To display the correct remaining battery time on camcorder Camcorder Power SourcesUsing a Car Battery Inserting and Removing CassettesInserting a Cassette LCD Monitor Removing a CassetteProtecting Recorded Material Range in which the LCD Monitor can be moved Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD ScreenActive Screen Adjusting the Electronic ViewfinderEyepiece Adjustment Adjustment the Hand StrapLoading Clock Battery Remaining Tape Using the Linear Time Counter Switching the DisplayDisplay 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 PrememoTitle creation mode Spanish Stored titles Prememo available EnglishFrench 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 Troubleshooting Symptom Heck Point & CorrectionSymptom Check Point & Correction Battery Condition No Operation is AcceptedTape Display VM-H655LA Specifications General SpecificationsVideo Recorder Specifications Camera SpecificationsTo Order in the United States Dial Toll FreeHitachi Home Electronics America, Inc For Authorized Hitachi Service Facility in Canada