Hitachi VM-E520A - Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
For Your Safety.........................................................................................................................................3
Important Safeguards ..............................................................................................................................4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER....................................7
Read This First..........................................................................................................................................7
Before You Begin .....................................................................................................................................8
Features.................................................................................................................................................8
Components and Accessories............................................................................................................8
Optional RF Adapter ............................................................................................................................9
Attaching the Shoulder Strap..............................................................................................................9
Lens Cap................................................................................................................................................9
Getting Started........................................................................................................................................10
Charging the Battery..........................................................................................................................10
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder.................................................................................................12
Eyepiece Adjustment .........................................................................................................................12
Adjustment the Hand Strap...............................................................................................................12
Loading Batteries................................................................................................................................12
Using Alternative Power Sources ....................................................................................................17
Inserting and Removing Cassettes..................................................................................................18
Using the Linear Time Counter ........................................................................................................19
Remaining Tape .................................................................................................................................19
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................................19
Getting Started, Identifying Controls ...................................................................................................20
Basic Techniques ...................................................................................................................................22
Making a Basic Recording ................................................................................................................23
Playing Back Your Recording...........................................................................................................23
Advanced Techniques...........................................................................................................................26
Date Recording...................................................................................................................................26
Using the Power Zoom ......................................................................................................................28
Using the Digital Zoom ......................................................................................................................28
Using the INST. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button..............................................................................28
Using Auto Focus ...............................................................................................................................29
Using Manual Focus ..........................................................................................................................30
Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer .............................................................................................30
Using Fade ..........................................................................................................................................31
Using 16x9...........................................................................................................................................32
Using Instant Review .........................................................................................................................32
Using Quick Edit .................................................................................................................................32
Using Macro ........................................................................................................................................33
Date Search.........................................................................................................................................33
Using Memory.....................................................................................................................................34
Using the Display Button...................................................................................................................34
Using the Wireless Remote Control ................................................................................................34
Creating and Recording A Title........................................................................................................35
Dubbing from the camcorder to a VCR...........................................................................................36
Using Synchro Edit.............................................................................................................................37
Simple Programmable Edit (Edit remote control is optional accessory)....................................37
Controlling Your TV with the Camcorder's Remote Control........................................................40
Using Audio/Video Dubbing..............................................................................................................41