Hitachi VM-H57A - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................2
For Your Safety...........................................................................................................................................4
Read This First ............................................................................................................................................6
Before You Begin........................................................................................................................................7
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................................................................7
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ......................................12
Features...............................................................................................................................................13
Components and Accessories..........................................................................................................14
Getting Started...........................................................................................................................................15
Charging the Battery..........................................................................................................................15
Additional Information........................................................................................................................16
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder.................................................................................................18
Eyepiece Adjustment.........................................................................................................................18
Attaching the Shoulder Strap............................................................................................................18
Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens...................................................................20
Loading Batteries................................................................................................................................20
Remote Control Battery.....................................................................................................................20
Camera/Recorder Battery .................................................................................................................21
Removing the Battery ........................................................................................................................21
Checking the Battery's Charge.........................................................................................................21
Using Alternative Power Sources ....................................................................................................23
Using the AC Adapter/Charger.........................................................................................................23
Using Alkaline Dry-Cell Batteries.....................................................................................................23
Using a Car Battery............................................................................................................................24
Inserting and Removing Cassettes..................................................................................................25
Inserting a Cassette ...........................................................................................................................25
Removing a Cassette.........................................................................................................................25
Protecting Recorded Material...........................................................................................................26
Attaching the Optional DC Camera Light .......................................................................................26
Removing the DC Camera Light......................................................................................................27
Replacing the DC Camera Light Bulb .............................................................................................27
Using Memory.....................................................................................................................................28
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................................29
Correcting the Date and Time ..........................................................................................................30
Automatic Date Recording................................................................................................................30
Using the Linear Time Counter ........................................................................................................30
Remaining Tape .................................................................................................................................31
Using the Display Button...................................................................................................................31
Getting Started - Identifying Controls.......................................................................................................32
Basic Techniques.......................................................................................................................................36
Making a Basic Recording ................................................................................................................36
Playing Back Your Recording...........................................................................................................37
Connecting to a Television with a VCR Attached..........................................................................37
Connecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In Jacks.....................................................37