Hitachi VM H 655 LA instruction manual Demonstration Mode, Dubbing from the Camcorder to a VCR

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Advanced Techniques

Demonstration Mode

This camcorder is equipped with a demonstration mode. If you leave the powered camcorder for 10 minutes

without a cassette inserted when th_ 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.

Insert a cassette.

If you do not want the camcorder to enter the demonstration mode, set the date beforehand.

Dubbing from the Camcorder to a VCR

Connect the carncorder to a VCR to copy your or a friend's home 8rnrn recordings to VHS.

1 Connect your camcorder to the VCR, following "Playing Back Your Recording on Your TV" on page 32.

2 Turn on your VCR and place it in the camcorder input mode (consult your VCR manual for details). Operate the television as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.

3 Hold down the red button of the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch while you slide the switch to VIDEO.

4 Insert the recorded tape in the camcorder and a blank tape into the VCR. Set the VCR to record.

5 Play the tape from the camcorder while recording on the VCR.

Note: !f the VCR is connected toa

telev!sion

an d the VCR/TV

selector is set to VCR,

you can monitor the tape

1

being dubbed,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note:Reduce

the volume of the camc0[de[

as low as possible

during dubbing. Otherwise the played back

I

pictures could

be distorted.

 

 

 

 

 

Note: During

multi playback (PAL60

output), dubbing may not

be possible with some

VCRs.

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Simple Programmable Edit (Edit remote control is optional accessory)

Simple programmable edit allows you to program your camcorder to select the scenes you want to copy from a pre-recorded tape, Use the edit remote control (optional) to easily copy scenes from a recorded tape in the camcorder (playback machine) onto a blank tape in a table-top VCR which handles infrared remote signals (recording machine).

Notei OnlY the VM-RM20EDA ed!t remote €ontrol (oPtiona t) can be used with this camc0rder. Note: Some VCRs cannot be operated by the ed t remote €ontro (opt ona ).

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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