TABLE OF CONTENTS

Controllable Range.....................................................................................................

38

Using the Mini-Tripod.................................................................................................

39

Playing Back Your Recording Using AV Stereo Output Cable ...........................

39

Connecting to a Television with a VCR Attached..................................................

39

Connecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In Jacks.............................

40

Connecting to a Television without Audio In and Video In Jacks .......................

40

Simple Playback (Using the Electronic Viewfinder) ..............................................

40

Using Still .....................................................................................................................

41

Using Forward and Reverse Search .......................................................................

41

Advanced Techniques .......................................................................................................

42

Using the Power Zoom ..............................................................................................

42

Using the Digital Zoom ..............................................................................................

42

Using the INST. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button......................................................

43

Using Auto Focus .......................................................................................................

43

Using Manual Focus ..................................................................................................

44

Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer .....................................................................

44

Using Exposure Correction.......................................................................................

45

Using Fade ..................................................................................................................

45

Fading In ......................................................................................................................

46

Fading Out...................................................................................................................

46

Using Instant Review .................................................................................................

46

Using Quick Edit .........................................................................................................

48

Using Macro ................................................................................................................

48

Using 16x9...................................................................................................................

48

Using the Wireless Remote Control ........................................................................

48

Creating and Recording A Title ................................................................................

49

Creating a Title............................................................................................................

49

Correcting Errors ........................................................................................................

50

Recording Title on a Tape in the Camcorder.........................................................

50

Recording a Created Title while Transferring a Tape...........................................

50

Dubbing from the camcorder to a VCR...................................................................

51

Using Synchro Edit.....................................................................................................

51

Simple Programmable Edit .......................................................................................

52

Programming the Remote Control for the VCR.....................................................

52

Operation .....................................................................................................................

53

To End Programmable Simple Edit .........................................................................

55

Controlling Your TV with the Camcorder's Remote Control ................................

55

Programming the Remote Control...........................................................................

55

Controlling the TV.......................................................................................................

56

Using Audio/Video Dubbing......................................................................................

56

Recording Television Programs...............................................................................

57

General Maintenance.........................................................................................................

59

Cleaning the camcorder Heads................................................................................

59

Maintenance And Storage after Use .......................................................................

59

How to Maintain ..........................................................................................................

59

Storage.........................................................................................................................

59

Periodic Maintenance ................................................................................................

60

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................

60

Specifications ....................................................................................................................

62

Accessories Add Excitement.............................................................................................

64

To Order in the United States...................................................................................

65

HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Front).................................................................

66

HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back) .................................................................

67

HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY............................................

69

HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) ........................................................

71

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