User manual HITACHI VM-3700A

[. . . ] TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 HITACHI Instruction Manual Video Camera/Recorder VM-3700A Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. 1994 KS-M(N) HITACHI (HSC) CANADA 3300 Trans Canada Hwy. , Quebec, H9R1B1, CANADA Tel. 514-697-9150 Printed in Japan 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] (See "TITLE RECORDING" on page 28. ) "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. (See "INSTANT REVIEW" on page 26. ) "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 "M" is displayed. (See "DISPLAY BUTTON" and "MEMORY" on pages 27 and 36. ) "POWER" Switch This switch changes the camera/recorder to the record mode or to the playback mode. Press and hold the small button on this switch, and then slide it to "CAM" or "VIDEO". "DUBBING AUDIO/VIDEO" Button · This button is used to record new audio in place of existing audio without erasing the video. 28 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS · This button is used to record new video in place of existing video and audio. "REW" Button Press this button during stop or fast forward mode, and fast-rewinding starts. Press the button during playback of tape, and the tape is played back in the rewind direction approximately 3 times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded contents. Press "PLAY" button to return to normal playback mode or press "STOP/EJECT" button to stop tape movement. NOTE: You can also visually scan backward when the camera/recorder is in record/pause (stand-by) mode by pressing and holding this button. "STOP/EJECT" Button · The "STOP/EJECT" button is used to stop playback, rewind, and fast forward operations. The "STOP/EJECT" button has no effect during record operation. "F. FWD" Button Press this button during stop or rewind mode, and fast-forwarding starts. Press the button during playback of tape, and the tape is played back in the forward direction approximately 3 times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded content. Press "PLAY" button to return to normal playback mode or press "STOP/EJECT" button to stop tape movement. NOTE: You can also visually scan forward when the camera/recorder is in record/pause (stand-by) mode by pressing and holding this button. "PLAY" Button Used for playback of tape recorded in the SP mode. NOTE: When the camera/recorder is in the record/pause (stand-by) mode, pressing and holding this button will play the tape at normal speed. (REW, PLAY, F. FWD, and STOP/EJECT) · These buttons are used for title making buttons when the "TITLE" button is pressed. (See "TITLE RECORDING" on page 28. ) · These buttons may be also used to set the date and time during pause (stand-by) mode. (See "DATE/TIME SETTING" on page 20. ) 29 IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS Diagram of Camera "BATTERY" Release Lever Releases the battery attached to the video camera/recorder. Cassette Holder Press "STOP/EJECT" button to open the cassette holder. Be aware of the cassette direction when inserting. NOTE: Power source must be connected to open the cassette holder. "DC IN 9. 6V" Jack When using the AC adaptor/charger (provided) or the car battery cord (optional), connect this jack and the "DC OUTPUT" of the AC adapter/charger or the car's cigarette lighter socket. Graphics in the Electronic Viewfinder "BRIGHT', "COLOR" and "TINT" controls Use to adjust the picture color in the viewfinder. [. . . ] · Consult your nearest dealer or VCR service center before using a head cleaning tape. 76 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE The video camera/recorder is a precision electromechanical device which will require periodic maintenance after a period of normal use. We expect that no maintenance other than head cleaning will be required during the warranty period of most users, unless the video camera/recorder is heavily used or seldom used. Normal maintenance is the responsibility of the user, although defective parts are covered during the warranty period. Consult your VCR service center to determine recommendations for normal maintenance based upon your location, use patterns and machine age. 77 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions: Weight 9. 6V DC 8 watts (nominal) 4-3/8"(W) x 8-1/16" (H) x 12-1/4" (D) 111(W) x 205(H) x 311(D) mm 4. 4 lbs (2. 0 kg) Video Recorder Section Format VHS Record/playback system Two video record/playback heads plus a flying erase head Video signal EIA standard NTSC color Tape speed 33. 35 mm/sec. [. . . ]