Table Of Contents - Hitachi VM-H835LA Instruction Manual

Hitachi instruction manual 8mm video camcorder vm-h835la

Service manual (102 pages)

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information

Important Safety Information...................................................................................................................... 4

For Your Safety..................................................................................................................................... 4

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ........................................ 9

Before You Begin...................................................................................................................................... 10

Read This First .......................................................................................................................................... 11

Quick Index.......................................................................................................................................... 11

Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 11

Getting Started........................................................................................................................................... 12

Components and Accessories.......................................................................................................... 12

Optional RF Adapter .......................................................................................................................... 13

Identifying Controls .................................................................................................................................. 13

Loading Clock and Remote Control Batteries .......................................................................................... 16

Clock Battery ....................................................................................................................................... 17

Remote Control Battery ..................................................................................................................... 17

Charging the Battery ................................................................................................................................. 18

Charging Time..................................................................................................................................... 18

Operating Time ................................................................................................................................... 19

Camcorder Batteries.................................................................................................................................. 19

Using Battery Pack............................................................................................................................. 19

Removing the Battery Pack .............................................................................................................. 20

Checking the Battery's Charge......................................................................................................... 20

Using Alternative Power Sources ............................................................................................................. 21

Using the AC Adapter/Charger......................................................................................................... 21

Using a Car Battery ............................................................................................................................ 22

Inserting and Removing Cassettes ............................................................................................................ 22

Inserting a Cassette ........................................................................................................................... 22

Removing a Cassette......................................................................................................................... 23

Protecting Recorded Material ........................................................................................................... 23

LCD Monitor............................................................................................................................................. 23

Opening the LCD Monitor ................................................................................................................. 24

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen.................................................................................. 24

Range in which the LCD Monitor can be moved ........................................................................... 24

Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder......................................................................................................... 25

Eyepiece Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 26

Adjustment the Hand Strap ....................................................................................................................... 26

Lens Door Opener ..................................................................................................................................... 26

Attaching the Shoulder Strap .................................................................................................................... 27

Using the Linear Time Counter................................................................................................................. 27

Remaining Tape ........................................................................................................................................ 28

Setting the Date and Time......................................................................................................................... 28

Correcting the Date and Time .......................................................................................................... 30

Basic Techniques....................................................................................................................................... 30

Making a Basic Recording ........................................................................................................................ 30

Using Instant Review ................................................................................................................................ 31

Using Auto Focus...................................................................................................................................... 32