User manual HITACHI VM-H845LA

[. . . ] Please take time to become familiar with the manual and how it is set up. 1994 Japan KG-S(N) Printed in 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 For Your Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 MOISTURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Load the battery ("Loading Batteries: Camera/Recorder Battery" p. 19) Press the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch as you slide it to 28 Getting Started CAM. The date and time should appear in the lower right with the "1" flashing. 3. Pressing the F. FWD button gives you higher numbers while the REW button gives you lower numbers. Use the F. FWD, REW and STOP buttons to select the proper day, year, hour, minute, and AM or PM. 4. The display changes and the internal clock starts. Note: The date/time graphics will be recorded whenever they appear in the viewfinder. Move to where you need to make correction with the STOP button and use F. FWD and REW to correct. Automatic Date Recording This feature records the date automatically once a day. After you begin recording, the date is displayed and recorded automatically for 10 seconds. The same date is recorded again in the following cases; when the cassette is replaced, when " AUTO" is displayed again after being switched to the date display and when the recording is less than 10 seconds long. If the date changes while recording continues over 10 seconds, the date is recorded for 10 seconds when recording is restarted after the camcorder has been set to the standby once. Press the DATE button until " AUTO" and the date appear at the lower right of the viewfinder before you begin to record. Focus Control For manual focusing, rotate this control to bring the subject into focus. B. LIGHT Button 32 Getting Started - Identifying Controls When the subject is lit from behind, press and hold this button to compensate for the backlighting. STOP Button Use this button to stop playback, fast forward, or reverse. During visual search the camera/recorder rewinds at approximately 7 times normal playback speed. Furthermore, use this button to review the last few seconds of the tape you are recording. CAM/OFF/VIDEO Power Switch Hold down the red button as you slide the switch to CAM or VIDEO. You do not need to hold down the red button to slide the switch to OFF. Power Zoom Switch Use this to zoom automatically ("Using the Power Zoom, " p. Pressing the power zoom switch strongly results in rapid zooming and pressing it lightly results in slow zooming. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button Use this button to magnify the image being recorded 1. 5 times momentarily. AV IN/OUT Jack (Behind the jack cover) Use this jack to connect the camera/recorder to a VCR or television ("Playing Back Your Recordings, " p. [. . . ] E - THIS PROTECTION PLAN DOES NOT COVER: (1) Damage caused by incorrect use or negligence, unauthorized alteration, improper storage or repairs done by an unauthorized service depot; (2) Damage caused by fire, flood, lightning, acts of God or other events beyond the control of Hitachi; (3) External parts such as the cabinet, knobs, remote control case, antenna, cords, etc. . . . ; (4) Any repairs if the product is used for rental or other commercial use. (5) Any repairs done outside Canada; (6) Repairs due to damage in transit, improper handling by carrier or improper packing by the owner (specifically applicable in the case of the product having to be shipped by the owner); 66 HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY (7) In Home service. All video products must be brought to the Service Center for repairs; (8) Original installation and any subsequent reinstallation or any transformation of the product; (9) The replacement of the video camera pick-up element, if the pick-up element has been over exposed to an intense source of light; (10) Cleaning the video heads. F - All repair costs must be claimed from Hitachi, at all times, through an authorized Hitachi Service Center. [. . . ]