Hitachi VM-E55A Manuale Utente

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 1HITACHI Instruction Manual 8mm Video Camera/Recorder VM-E53A/VM-E55A Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. HITACHI (HSC

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 10Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL li

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 11could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product. 16 Lightning -- For added p

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 12adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 13IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 1. Save these instructions -- This pag

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 14NOTES: • This unit uses 8mm video format cassettes. • It records and plays back in the SP mod

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 15Components and Accessories Check that you have the following components and accessories befor

Getting Started 16Getting Started This section guides you through the initial preparation of the camera/recorder. None of these processes

Getting Started 17After charging set the mark switch to red so that you may quickly identify whether the battery is charged or uncharged. Note: The

Getting Started 18ATTENTION: The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its usef

Getting Started 19Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder The electronic viewfinder adjusts simply by pivoting it to a position where it is comfortable

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Getting Started 20 Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens 1. To remove the lens hood, turn it counterclockwise. 2. Remove both caps of

Getting Started 21IF SWALLOWED CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT. Note: Replace remote control battery with 3V micro lithium c

Getting Started 22 This symbol indicates a fully charged battery. This symbol indicates a partially charged battery. This flashing symbol indicate

Getting Started 23Using Alternative Power Sources Using the AC Adapter/Charger Please ensure that the CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO switch is in the OFF position

Getting Started 24camere/recorder for about 50 minutes. Please ensure that the CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO switch is in the OFF position whenever attaching or

Getting Started 25Inserting and Removing Cassettes A power source must be connected before inserting or removing cassettes. Once connected cassettes

Getting Started 26Protecting Recorded Material Protect 8mm cassettes from accidental erasure by sliding the tab on the side of the cassette towards

Getting Started 27vibrations. • If the DC camera light is turned on and off during recording, there could be noise in the picture. Watch the battery

Getting Started 28Note: Only replace the camera light bulb with VM-CP4L (optional) to reduce the risk of fire. Using Memory The linear time counter

Getting Started 29 1. Load the battery ("Loading the Batteries: Camera/Recorder battery" p 14). Press the red button on the CAMERA/OFF/VID

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3Connecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In Jacks...37 Connecting to

Getting Started 30Correcting the Date and Time 1. Press the DATE button while pressing the stop button. The flashing cursor appears at the month. 2.

Getting Started 31Remaining Tape The tape remaining display shows the remaining tape that can be used for recording and playback, using seven dashes

Getting Started - Identifying Controls 32Getting Started - Identifying Controls Left side / Front Controls Illustration 1. Lens F1.4 (6~46mm

Getting Started - Identifying Controls 3311. EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) Button (Only for VM-E55A) EIS corrects slight shaking of an image (&q

Getting Started - Identifying Controls 3423. REW/REVIEW Button Use this button to fast rewind tapes or for visual search. During visual search the c

Getting Started - Identifying Controls 35Use this button to create and record titles for your tapes ("Creating and Recording Titles," p 35

Basic Techniques 36Basic Techniques The batteries are in place and charged, the date and time are set, and you are familiar with the contr

Basic Techniques 37 6. To stop recording press the Start/Stop button and REC disappears from the viewfinder replaced by . This places the camera/rec

Basic Techniques 383. Turn on your television. 4. Insert the previously recorded cassette into the camera/recorder. 5. Hold down the red button on t

Advanced Techniques 39 Using Forward and Reverse Search When looking for a particular point in your videotape use the F.FWD button and REW/REVIEW bu

For Your Safety 4For Your Safety The CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO switch turns the camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffecte

Advanced Techniques 40Using the Power Zoom The power zoom W control widens the picture, moving the subject farther away, while the power zoom T cont

Advanced Techniques 41Using the Digital Zoom The digital zoom increases the magnification of the power zoom by 2 times. You must place the subject y

Advanced Techniques 42 Using Auto Focus The camera/recorder focuses the subject in the center of the viewfinder automatically unless the manual focu

Advanced Techniques 43Objects with little difference in light reflection such as a white wall Rapidly moving objects Dark objects Note: With the T

Advanced Techniques 44 The electronic image stabilizer (EIS) corrects slight shaking of the image being recorded and is effective in the following s

Advanced Techniques 45• Wipe fade: The picture opens gradually from the center of a black screen or closes into the center to a black screen. appe

Advanced Techniques 46Using Instant Review Use this feature to view the last few seconds of the tape you shot. 1. Set the camera/recorder to record/

Advanced Techniques 47 Creating and Recording Titles Create titles easily and personalize your recordings while keeping a permanent visual record of

Advanced Techniques 48 7. Complete the title by repeating steps 5 and 6. 8. When you complete your title, press PLAY to create a second title as re

Advanced Techniques 493. Use the PLAY button to select a title from memory. 4. Press the TITLE ON/OFF button on the remote control to turn title off

For Your Safety 5Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user&ap

Advanced Techniques 502. Connect the AV output cord to the AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks of your VCR. 3. Hold down the red button of the CAMERA/OFF/VI

Advanced Techniques 510:00:00M. Rewind to the point where you wish to start recording and start copying. When the linear time counter reaches 0:00:0

Advanced Techniques 52Controlling Your TV with the Camera/Recorder The remote control is designed to be compatible with many televisions, but will n

Advanced Techniques 53Gold Star 2 STOP NEC PAUSE (START/STOP) RCA DISPLAY Panasonic TITLE ON/OFF Mitsubishi ZOOM.(T) JVC COUNTER RESET Sharp

Advanced Techniques 54Using Audio/Video Dubbing Use audio/video dubbing to record audio and video from the camera/recorder's built-in microphon

General Maintenance 55Recording Television Programs If your television or VCR has AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks you can record television programs w

General Maintenance 56If after cleaning the heads the picture does not clear up consult your nearest dealer or VCR service center for professional h

General Maintenance 57Cleaning the Lens and Picture Tube of the Electronic Viewfinder The lens of the electronic viewfinder can be user-cleaned if d

General Maintenance 58Troubleshooting Quality is very important at Hitachi. We inspect and check every camera/recorder carefully at the factory unde

General Maintenance 59PLAYBACK OF PRE-RECORDED CASSETTE PLAYBACK OF PRE-RECORDED CASSETTE Symptom Check Point & Correction “PLAY” button cannot

For Your Safety 6MOISTURE When the camera/recorder is exposed to rapid temperature changes from cold to warm, drops of moisture can form inside the

General Maintenance 60 EJECT OR TROUBLE DISPLAY Symptom Check Point & Correction EJECT or TROUBLE appears in the viewfinder. Remove t

Specifications 61Specifications General Specifications Power requirements 6V DC Power consumption VM-E53A: 5.0W (when recording)

Accessories Add Excitement 62Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation fr

Accessories Add Excitement 63By Mail Complete the order form on page 53. Detach it and send it to the following address with your credit card inform

Read This First 7Read This First Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. You've chosen the best 8 mm video camera/recorder for you,

Before You Begin 8Before You Begin Any problems that occur as a result of any of the following conditions will not be covered by our warranty.  Be

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 9line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a saf