TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................................... | 2 |
For Your Safety................................................................................................................... | 4 |
MOISTURE.................................................................................................................... | 5 |
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .......................................................................................... | 6 |
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER .............. | 10 |
Read This First .................................................................................................................. | 11 |
Before You Begin.............................................................................................................. | 12 |
Features....................................................................................................................... | 12 |
Components and Accessories.................................................................................. | 12 |
Optional RF Adapter .................................................................................................. | 13 |
Water-Resistant .......................................................................................................... | 13 |
Water-Resistant Structure......................................................................................... | 13 |
How to Open and Close the Case ........................................................................... | 14 |
How to Open and Close the Battery Compartment Cover................................... | 15 |
How to Open and Close the Jack Cover................................................................. | 15 |
To Prevent Condensation ......................................................................................... | 16 |
Getting Started................................................................................................................... | 17 |
Charging the Battery .................................................................................................. | 17 |
Using the AC Adapter/Charger................................................................................. | 17 |
Using an Optional Car Adapter/Charger (Hitachi VM-CA500A) ......................... | 19 |
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder ......................................................................... | 20 |
Eyepiece Adjustment ................................................................................................. | 20 |
Attaching the Shoulder Strap.................................................................................... | 20 |
Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens ........................................... | 21 |
Loading Batteries........................................................................................................ | 21 |
Remote Control Battery............................................................................................. | 21 |
Edit Remote Control Batteries.................................................................................. | 22 |
Camcorder Battery ..................................................................................................... | 22 |
Removing the Battery ................................................................................................ | 23 |
Checking the Battery's Charge................................................................................. | 23 |
Using Alternative Power Sources ............................................................................ | 23 |
Using the AC Adapter/Charger................................................................................. | 24 |
Using a Car Battery.................................................................................................... | 24 |
Inserting and Removing Cassettes.......................................................................... | 24 |
Inserting a cassette .................................................................................................... | 24 |
When the cassette holder marked "PUSH" is pressed: ....................................... | 25 |
Removing a Cassette................................................................................................. | 25 |
Protecting Recording Material .................................................................................. | 25 |
Using the Linear Time Counter ................................................................................ | 26 |
Using the Display Button........................................................................................... | 26 |
Using Memory............................................................................................................. | 26 |
Setting the Date and Time ........................................................................................ | 27 |
Correcting the Date and Time .................................................................................. | 28 |
Automatic Date Recording ........................................................................................ | 28 |
Remaining Tape ......................................................................................................... | 28 |
Lens Cap...................................................................................................................... | 29 |
Using the Microphone Cap ....................................................................................... | 29 |
Attaching the Terminal Cover................................................................................... | 29 |
Using the Remote Control Bag................................................................................. | 30 |
Getting Started - Identifying Controls............................................................................... | 31 |
Basic Techniques............................................................................................................... | 35 |
Making a Basic Recording ........................................................................................ | 35 |
Holding Button to Record .......................................................................................... | 36 |
Playing Back Your Recording with AV Optical Link System................................ | 36 |
If any abnormality or trouble occurs: ....................................................................... | 37 |
Connecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In Jacks............................. | 37 |
Operations ................................................................................................................... | 38 |
