Hitachi VM H 655 LA instruction manual Systerrm Him, Components and Accessories

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•Automatictitlerecording

•Videoeffects

•Multiplayback(PAL60conversion)

Typesof differences

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This section guides you through the initial preparation of the camcorder. None of these processes are complex. Set aside some time, relax, and familiarize yourself with this quafity instrument.

Enjoy getting to know all about your Hitachi 8mm camcorder. The more comfortable and familiar you are with the machine and its features, the more you can make it do for you. Let's get started!

It is crucial that you read and understand all the safety instructions before you begin. If you haven't read the safety instructions yet, please take the time to do so now.

Components and Accessories

Check that you have all the following components and accessories before proceeding.

1.Audio/video output cable

2.Battery pack

3.AC adapter/charger

4.Batteries for date/title

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Contents Home Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court VM-E455LA, VM-H655LATel -600-HATACHI Missisauga, Ontario, L5N 2L6Contents 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 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 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 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 PrememoTitle creation mode Spanish Stored titles Prememo available EnglishFrench 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 Troubleshooting Symptom Heck Point & CorrectionSymptom Check Point & Correction Battery Condition No Operation is AcceptedTape Display Video Recorder Specifications Specifications General SpecificationsCamera Specifications VM-H655LATo Order in the United States Dial Toll FreeHitachi Home Electronics America, Inc For Authorized Hitachi Service Facility in Canada