Getting Started

switch is in the OFF position whenever attaching or detaching any power supply (ie. battery, AC adapter/charger, etc.)

1.Insert six "AA" alkaline dry-cell batteries as shown, being sure not to confuse their polarity.

2.Align the arrow on the battery case with the guide arrow on the camera/recorder.

3.Hold the battery case firmly against the camera/recorder while sliding it towards the right of the machine.

Note: At extremely low temperatures operation time decreases, while at high temperatures these batteries may be damaged.

Note: Ordinary manganese batteries cannot be used.

Note: Attach the battery case immediately before you start recording.

Using a Car Battery

The camera/recorder can be powered with a car battery by using an optional car battery cord (Hitachi VM-CC80A) to plug the camera/recorder into the car's cigarette lighter socket. Please ensure that the CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO switch is in the OFF position whenever attaching or detaching any power supply (ie. battery, AC adapter/charger, etc).

1.Plug the car battery cord into the car's cigarette lighter socket.

2.Align the arrow on the external power adapter with the guide arrow on the camera/recorder.

3.Hold the external power adapter firmly against the camera/recorder while sliding it toward the right of the machine.

4.Connect the external power adapter plug to the DC OUTPUT jack of the car battery cord.

Note: Only use the car battery cord with cars having 12/24 volt negative ground system.