User manual HITACHI VM-1700A

[. . . ] HITACHI Instruction Manual Video Camera/Recorder VM-1700A / VM-2700A 1 Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. 1994 KS-F(N) HITACHI (HSC) CANADA 3300 Trans Canada Hwy. , Quebec, H9R1B1, CANADA Tel. 514-697-9150 Printed in Japan 1 WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The " " indication will appear in the viewfinder instead of "REC" while the camera/recorder is in the record/pause (stand-by) mode. NOTES: · The "TAPE END" indication starts flashing in the viewfinder when there is about five minutes recording time left on the cassette. · If the record/pause mode continues for more than 5 minutes, the camera/recorder's power is automatically turned off. After recording, press and hold the small button on the "POWER" switch, and then slide it to "VIDEO". The camera/recorder will now be in the stop mode. 22 MAKING A SAMPLE RECORDING 8. The picture you just recorded will be seen through the viewfinder. NOTE: If you connect the camera/recorder to your TV, you can see the picture played back on your TV. Refer to "VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV" on page 28. 10. Slide the "POWER" switch to "OFF" position to turn off the camera/recorder. 23 MAKING A SAMPLE RECORDING NOTE: If you have a cassette tape that has already been partially recorded on and you want to record the remaining blank section, see "QUICK EDIT" on page 24. 24 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS Diagram of camera Camera Light (only for VM-2700A) When the "POWER" switch is in the "CAM" position, the camera light is turned on and off automatically or manually in the record and record/pause modes depending on the position of "LIGHT" switch. Turn the camera light off after use. NOTE: The camera light turns on only in the record and record/pause modes. Microphone Sensitive to sounds coming from the direction in which the camera is pointed. Lens (with Lens Cap) F1. 8 (5 ~ 60 mm) 12:1 power zoom lens features auto focus and auto iris functions. "LIGHT" Switch (for VM-2700A) When this switch is set to "AUTO", the camera light turns on or off automatically according to the brightness of the object. Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Displays what the camera/recorder lens sees. The electronic viewfinder also functions as a convenient black-and-white monitor during playback of recorded material. "RF DC OUT" Jack Connect the RF converter unit (optional) to this jack. "AUDIO/VIDEO" Jacks Connect the video/audio cord (not provided) to these jacks and to the audio and video inputs of your TV/monitor receiver. You can also connect the RF converter unit (optional) to these jacks and your TV receiver. To open the cover: 25 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS To close the cover, first hook the tab onto the case. Diagram of Buttons "TITLE" Button Press this button to create and record personalized titles on your videos with the camera/recorder's built-in titler. "DATE / TIME" Button Press this button to display the date and time in the viewfinder. Whenever the date and time appear in the viewfinder, they will be recorded on the tape. "RESET" Button When the linear time counter is displayed in the viewfinder, pressing this button resets the counter to "0:00:00". "REVIEW" Button Used to review the last few seconds of the recorded segment in the record/pause mode. "DISPLAY" Button If this button is pressed, "M" appears beside the tape counter in the viewfinder and the tape's position is stored in memory. If the camera/recorder is connected to a TV/monitor receiver, the same display as that in the viewfinder appears on the screen when the 26 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS "M" is displayed. [. . . ] To prevent scratching, use a soft non abrasive cloth, swab or lens cleaning paper. Close the cover. 63 HEAD CLEANING HEAD CLEANING · Picture playback may become blurred or be interrupted. · Dirt accumulated on the head after long periods of use causes this problem. In this case, head cleaning requiring highly technical care is necessary. [. . . ]