User manual HITACHI VM-H675LA

[. . . ] 1996 Printed in Japan KR-G(N) For Your Safety -2- TABLE OF CONTENTS For Your Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Read This First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] VOLUME Control Use this to adjust the volume when viewing a played back picture on the LCD monitor ("Playback", p27). Tripod Mounting Threaded Socket Use this threaded socket to mount the camcorder to a tripod. Getting Started, Identifying Controls - 25 - 33. Clock Battery Compartment Pull the battery holder and install the clock battery (provided). · AVX: Used for recording picture and sound from an auxiliary input. ) button switches to the next lower · CHANNEL: Top ( ) button switches to the next higher channel, bottom ( channel. ("Controlling your TV with the Camcorder's Remote Control" p54). Recorder's Remote Control The shaded buttons on the remote control have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder. S. EDIT (Synchro Edit) Button (only on the remote control) Use this button to activate the synchro edit function for dubbing ("Using Synchro Edit", p49). COUNTER RESET Button (only on the remote control) Use this button to reset the linear time counter to 0:00:00. TITLE ON/OFF Button (only on the remote control) Use this button to create and record titles for your tapes ("Creating and Recording a Title, " p 46). DISPLAY Button Use this button to select the viewfinder and TV display ("Using the Display Button, " p44). Press the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM. REC appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor and the camcorder records the picture you see in the viewfinder or LCD monitor. To stop recording press the Start/Stop button and REC disappears from the viewfinder or LCD monitor replaced by . This places the camcorder in standby. Note: If the LCD monitor is opened or closed (the monitor picture is switched between the viewfinder and LCD monitor) during recording, the on-screen display will disappear for about one second. It is recommended that you do not switch the picture during recording as the date or title superimposed in the picture being recorded will disappear for about one second. Note: If the LCD monitor is opened or closed during recording, several white stripes may appear in the picture, but this does not indicate a fault. However, these stripes are recorded with the picture, so it is recommended that you do not close or open the LCD monitor during recording. Note: TAPE flashes in the viewfinder or LCD monitor when the tab on the side of the cassette is completely visible. Note: TAPE END flashes in the viewfinder or LCD monitor when about 3 minutes or less remain of the tape cassette. Note: If the camcorder is left in record/pause mode for more than 5 minutes, the camcorder turns off automatically. To restart it press the Start/Stop button and the camera returns to record/pause mode. Playback Basic Techniques - 28 - You can view recorded pictures on the 3-inch LCD monitor immediately after recording. [. . . ] However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance. Our service "Hotline" operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you. Just present proof of purchase and/or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide. [. . . ]