Hitachi VM-E520A, VM-E521A TABLE OF CONTENTS

For Your Safety - 2 -

TABLE OF CONTENTS
For Your Safety.........................................................................................................................................	3
Important Safeguards ..............................................................................................................................	4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ....................................	7
Read This First..........................................................................................................................................	7
Before You Begin .....................................................................................................................................	8
Features.................................................................................................................................................	8
Components and Accessories............................................................................................................	8
Optional RF Adapter ............................................................................................................................	9
Attaching the Shoulder Strap..............................................................................................................	9
Lens Cap................................................................................................................................................	9
Getting Started........................................................................................................................................	10
Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................	10
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder .................................................................................................	12
Eyepiece Adjustment .........................................................................................................................	12
Adjustment the Hand Strap...............................................................................................................	12
Loading Batteries................................................................................................................................	12
Using Alternative Power Sources ....................................................................................................	17
Inserting and Removing Cassettes..................................................................................................	18
Using the Linear Time Counter ........................................................................................................	19
Remaining Tape .................................................................................................................................	19
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................................	19
Getting Started, Identifying Controls ...................................................................................................	20
Basic Techniques ...................................................................................................................................	22
Making a Basic Recording ................................................................................................................	23
Playing Back Your Recording...........................................................................................................	23
Advanced Techniques ...........................................................................................................................	26
Date Recording...................................................................................................................................	26
Using the Power Zoom ......................................................................................................................	28
Using the Digital Zoom ......................................................................................................................	28
Using the INST. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button..............................................................................	28
Using Auto Focus ...............................................................................................................................	29
Using Manual Focus ..........................................................................................................................	30
Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer .............................................................................................	30
Using Fade ..........................................................................................................................................	31
Using 16x9...........................................................................................................................................	32
Using Instant Review .........................................................................................................................	32
Using Quick Edit .................................................................................................................................	32
Using Macro ........................................................................................................................................	33
Date Search.........................................................................................................................................	33
Using Memory.....................................................................................................................................	34
Using the Display Button...................................................................................................................	34
Using the Wireless Remote Control ................................................................................................	34
Creating and Recording A Title ........................................................................................................	35
Dubbing from the camcorder to a VCR...........................................................................................	36
Using Synchro Edit.............................................................................................................................	37
Simple Programmable Edit (Edit remote control is optional accessory)....................................	37
Controlling Your TV with the Camcorder's Remote Control ........................................................	40
Using Audio/Video Dubbing..............................................................................................................	41