Hitachi VM H 655 LA instruction manual Service, Before You Begin

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:_IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION :-

16 Lightning -- For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it its left unattended and unused for long pedods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable-system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges.

SERVICE

17 Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

18 Conditions Requiring Service -- Unplug this video product from the walt outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions.

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product. c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.

e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

19 Replacement Parts -- When replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock or other hazards.

20Safety Check -- Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition.

21Heat -- The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Before You Begin

Any problems that occur as a result of any of the following conditions will not be covered by our warranty. Do not shoot the sun directly. Otherwise, the lens will be faulty.

Be careful that no water, dust or sand enters the camcorder and all accessories.

When you shoot at a scene which contains an extremely bright object such as the sun or a light source, a bright vertical bar may appear in the picture.

Your camcorder is functioning propedy, but the solid-state pickup device (C.C.D) usually causes this as an inherent characteristic. Try to avoid shooting an excessive bright object directly.

Be sure not to leave the camcorder in a place where the temperature exceeds 140°F (60°C), or the pickup

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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