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Getting Started

Note: When the remaining tape time becomes less than about three minutes, TAPE END

flashes in the viewfinder.

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Table of Contents2
For Your Safety5
Installation7
Important Safeguards7
Example of Antenna Grounding9
Important Safety Instructions for Ac Adapter/Charger11
Read this First12
Before You Begin13
- Features13
- Components and Accessories14
- Optional RF Output Adapter14
- Moisture15
- Attaching the Shoulder Strap15
Getting Started16
- Charging the Battery16
- Additional Information17
- Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder18
- Eyepiece Adjustment19
- Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens19
- Loading Batteries20
- Remote Control Battery20
- Camera/Recorder Battery20
- Removing the Battery21
- Checking the Battery's Charge21
- Using Alternative Power Sources21
- Using the AC Adapter/Charger21
- Using Alkaline Dry-Cell Batteries22
- Using a Car Battery23
- Inserting and Removing Cassettes23
- Inserting a Cassette23
- Removing a Cassette24
- Protecting Recorded Material24
- Attaching the Optional DC Camera Light24
- Removing the DC Camera Light25
- Replacing the DC Camera Light Bulb25
- Using Memory26
- Setting the Date and Time26
- Correcting the Date and Time27
- Automatic Date Recording27
- Using the Linear Time Counter28
- Remaining Tape28
- Using the Display Button30
- Identifying Controls30
Basic Techniques34
- Making a Basic Recording34
- Playing Back Your Recording35
- Connecting to a Television with a VCR Attached35
- Connecting to a Television with Audio in and Video in Jacks36
- Connecting to a Television Without Audio in and Video in Jacks36
- Simple Playback (Using the Electronic Viewfinder)36
- Using Still36
- Using Forward and Reverse Search37
Advanced Techniques38
- Using the Power Zoom38
- Using the Digital Zoom38
- Using the INST. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button39
- Using Auto Focus39
- Using Instant Review40
- Using Quick Edit41
- Using Macro41
- Creating and Recording Titles41
- Creating a Title42
- Correcting Errors42
- Recording Title on a Tape in the Camera/Recorder43
- Recording a Title While Transferring a Tape43
- Using the Wireless Remote Control43
- Dubbing from the Camera/Recorder to a VCR44
- Using Synchro Edit44
- Controlling Your TV with the Camera/Recorder's Remote Control45
- Programming the Remote Control46
- Controlling the TV46
- Using Audio/Video Dubbing47
- Recording Television Programs48
General Maintenance49
- Cleaning the Camera/Recorder Heads49
- Cleaning the Lens and Picture Tube of the Electronic Viewfinder49
- Periodic Maintenance49
- Troubleshooting50
Specifications53
Accessories Add Excitement55
- To Order in the United States55
Limited Warranty56
HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Front)56
HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back)58
HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY60
Warranty Does Not Cover62
HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back)62

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