Hitachi VM H 655 LA instruction manual

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1 Connect the camcorder to a power source (See pages p16 - p17).

2 Open the LCD monitor and insert a cassette ("Inserting and Removing Cassettes", p20).

If you want to view the picture being recorded on the LCD monitor, leave the monitor open. If you want to view the picture in the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor.

Note: Pull out the eye cup all the way when using the viewfinder.

3 Press the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM. The lens door

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will open automatically. "elt' appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor and the camcorder is now ready to record.

4 When you are ready to record press the Start/Stop button. "REC" appears and the camcorder records the picture you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

5 To stop recording press the Start/Stop button and "REC" disappears from the viewfinder or LCD monitor

replaced by "OI ,,. This places the camcorder in standby.

6 After recording, slide the CAM/OFFNIDEO switch to OFF position to turn off the camcorder.

Note: If the LCD monitor is opened or closed (the monitor picture is switched between the viewfinder and LCD monitor) during recording, the on-screen display will disappear for about one second. It is recommended that you do not switch the picture during recording as the date or title superimposed in the picture being recorded will disappear for about one second.

Note: If the LCD monitor Is opened or closed during recording, several white stripes may appear in the picture, but this does not indicate a fault. However, these stripes are recorded with the picture, so it is recommended that you do not close or open the LCD monitor during recording.

Note: "TAPE" flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when the tab on the side of the cassette is completely visible.

Note: "TAPE END" flashes in the viewfinder on the LCD monitor when about 3 minutes or less remain of the tape cassette.

Note: If the camcorder is left in record/pause mode for more than 5 minutes, the camcorder turns off automatically. To restart it press the Start/Stop button and the camera returns to record/pause mode.

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Contents Home Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court VM-E455LA, VM-H655LATel -600-HATACHI Missisauga, Ontario, L5N 2L6Contents Safety Information PrecautionsMoisture Important SafeguardsInformation for VM-H655LA Installation USE Before You Begin ServiceQuick Index FeaturesRead This First Systerrm Him Components and AccessoriesIdentifying Controls Optional RF AdaptorBright Control Buttons Focusnol volume Control ButtonsLCD Monitor Cassette HolderEffects Button DATE/DISP ButtonPAL60 Button Multi Playback Fade ButtonPower Zoom Control Hand Strap Refer to Clock Battery CompartmentStart/Stop Button INST. Zoom instant Zoom ButtonVM-BPL13/VM-BPL27/VM-BPL30/VM Charging the BatteryReference of Charged Level Removing the Battery PackOperating Time Charging TimeAbove 140F 60C Checking the Batterys ChargeKnowing Remaining Battery Power Time To display the correct remaining battery time on camcorder Camcorder Power SourcesInserting a Cassette Using a Car BatteryInserting and Removing Cassettes Protecting Recorded Material LCD MonitorRemoving a Cassette Range in which the LCD Monitor can be moved Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD ScreenActive Screen Adjusting the Electronic ViewfinderLoading Clock Battery Eyepiece AdjustmentAdjustment the Hand Strap Remaining Tape Display in Viewfinder or on LCD Monitor Using the Linear Time CounterSwitching the Display 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 StillWhen the LCD monitor is closed Using Forward and Reverse SearchWhen the LCD monitor is open Clear Search Playing Back Your Recording on Your TVConnecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In Jacks FJl Play the tape or set the camcorder to the play pause mode Video Effects in Playback Mode16x9 16x9 Mode ART Art ModeMulti Playback Sepia Sepia ModeDate Recording Advanced TechniquesAuto and Date Automatic Date Recording Happy BirthdayDate Date Recording Creating and Recording a TitleDate and Time Date and Time Recording AutoFrench English Selecting Stored Title PrememoFrench Title creation mode SpanishStored titles Prememo available English Feliz Aiio Nuevo Semana Santa Fiesta Creating a TitleCharacters available for your title Janes BirthdayNegative/Positive Mode ZM2 X400 Digital Zoom Mode 16X9 ModeDigital Effects Recording NegposMosaic Mode Half-Mirror ModeArt Mode Normal Mode Activating Digital Effects RecordingNegpos Negative/Positive Mode 16x916x9 ModeZM2x400 Digital Zoom Mode Mirror Half-Mirror 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 VCRReverse Counter ResetProgram ForwardProg To End Programmable Simple Edit Using the Optional Edit Remote ControlUsing Audio/Video Dubbing Notoi If Cleaning the Camcorder HeadsPeriodic Maintenance Symptom Check Point & Correction TroubleshootingSymptom Heck Point & Correction Tape Display Battery ConditionNo Operation is Accepted Video Recorder Specifications Specifications General SpecificationsCamera Specifications VM-H655LAHitachi Home Electronics America, Inc To Order in the United StatesDial Toll Free For Authorized Hitachi Service Facility in Canada