Hitachi VM H 655 LA instruction manual Precautions, Safety Information

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:_IMPORTANT			SAFETY		INFORMATION			:-
Demonstration				Mode					53
Dubbing			from the		Camcorder		to a VCR		53
Simple		Programmable				Edit (Edit		remote control is optional accessory)	53
Using	the		Optional		Edit Remote			Control	57
Using	Audio/Video				Dubbing		...............................................................................................................		58
General	Maintenance				.................................................................................................................................				59
Cleaning			the	Camcorder		Heads			59
Cleaning			the	Lens	and	Picture	Tube of the Electronic Viewfinder		60
Periodic		Maintenance							60
Troubleshooting									61
Specifications				........................................................................................................................................					63

For Your Safety

The CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch turns the camcorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn the camcorder off and close the lens door.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The camcorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks.

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Identifications of caution marks

This symbol warms the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electrical shock. Therefore. it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore. it should be read carefully to avoid any problems.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT PLUG.

Precautions

WARNING:Many television programs and films are Copyrighted.In Certain CirCumstancesl Copyright law may

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apply to private in-h0me Videotaping of Copyrighted materialsl J

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian ICES-003.

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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