Before You Begin

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9.Sunshade of LCD screen

10.Connector cap

11.LCD cleaner

12.Soft carrying case

13.Tiltable monopod

14.Camera mount

15.3.5m extension cable

Optional RF Output Adapter

If you wish to connect this camcorder to a television that does not have audio/video input jacks you will need to use the optional RF adapter model VM-RF86A.

The RF output adapter can be purchased by calling the telephone number below. For your convenience Visa, Master Card, and American Express credit cards are accepted. The RF output adapter can also be purchased by mail by sending either money order or your credit card information to the following address:

IN U.S.A.

Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Parts Division

905 East, South Street

Anaheim, California. U.S.A. 92805 Tel: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244)

For more information concerning the purchase of camcorder accessories, please see the optional accessory listing found on page 65.

Waterproof

The camera block of this camcorder is waterproof and recording under water is possible. Use the waterproof extension cable (provided) to extend the range in which you can use this camera.

Usable limit:

• Up to 30 minutes under water at 3.3 feet (1m)

CAUTION:

Take care not to expose the recorder block to rain or water.

Only the camera block is waterproof. Exposing the recorder block to water could cause a malfunction.

Do not leave the camera block under water for too long.

Using the camera exceeding the useable limit could cause a malfunction.

Be careful when connecting the extension cable (provided).

Before connecting the provided extension cable (see page 35), check that there is no dust, sand, lint, and other foreign objects on the rubber packing and connecting section of the extension cable. If the cable is used with a foreign object adhered to it, the rubber packing could be damaged or water could leak inside.

Do not use the camera in a place where the temperature and/or humidity are too high.

Do not use the camera in a sauna or bathroom as it could cause a malfunction.