TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................................... | 2 |
For Your Safety................................................................................................................... | 4 |
MOISTURE.................................................................................................................... | 5 |
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .......................................................................................... | 7 |
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER .............. | 10 |
Read This First .................................................................................................................. | 11 |
Before You Begin.............................................................................................................. | 12 |
Features....................................................................................................................... | 12 |
Components and Accessories.................................................................................. | 13 |
Optional RF Output Adapter ..................................................................................... | 13 |
WATER-RESISTANT................................................................................................. | 14 |
Water-Resistant Structure......................................................................................... | 14 |
How to Open and Close the Case ........................................................................... | 15 |
How to Open and Close the Battery Compartment Cover................................... | 15 |
How to Open and Close the Jack Cover................................................................. | 16 |
To Prevent Condensation ......................................................................................... | 17 |
Getting Started................................................................................................................... | 18 |
Charging the Battery .................................................................................................. | 18 |
Using the AC Adapter/Charger................................................................................. | 18 |
Using an Optional Car Adapter/Charger (Hitachi VM-CA500A) ......................... | 20 |
Additional Information ................................................................................................ | 20 |
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder ......................................................................... | 21 |
Eyepiece Adjustment ................................................................................................. | 21 |
Attaching the Shoulder Strap.................................................................................... | 21 |
Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens ........................................... | 22 |
Loading Batteries........................................................................................................ | 22 |
Remote Control Battery............................................................................................. | 22 |
Edit Remote Control Batteries.................................................................................. | 23 |
Camera/Recorder Battery ......................................................................................... | 23 |
Removing the Battery ................................................................................................ | 24 |
Checking the Battery's Charge................................................................................. | 24 |
Using Alternative Power Sources ............................................................................ | 24 |
Using the AC Adapter/Charger................................................................................. | 24 |
Using a Car Battery.................................................................................................... | 25 |
Inserting and Removing Cassettes.......................................................................... | 25 |
Inserting a cassette .................................................................................................... | 25 |
When the cassette holder marked "PUSH" is pressed: ....................................... | 26 |
Removing a Cassette................................................................................................. | 26 |
Protecting Recording Material .................................................................................. | 26 |
Using the Linear Time Counter ................................................................................ | 27 |
Using the Display Button........................................................................................... | 27 |
Using Memory............................................................................................................. | 28 |
Setting the Date and Time ........................................................................................ | 28 |
Correcting the Date and Time .................................................................................. | 29 |
Automatic Date Recording ........................................................................................ | 29 |
Remaining Tape ......................................................................................................... | 29 |
Lens Cap...................................................................................................................... | 30 |
Using the Microphone Cap ....................................................................................... | 30 |
Attaching the Terminal Cover................................................................................... | 30 |
Using the Remote Control Bag................................................................................. | 31 |
Getting Started - Identifying Controls............................................................................... | 32 |
Basic Techniques............................................................................................................... | 36 |
Making a Basic Recording ........................................................................................ | 36 |
Holding Button to Record .......................................................................................... | 37 |
Playing Back Your Recording................................................................................... | 38 |
Connecting to a Television with a VCR Attached.................................................. | 38 |
Connecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In Jacks............................. | 38 |
