Hitachi VM-E535LA Owner's Manual

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For Your Safety..................................................................................................................................... 5 
Important Safeguards .......................................................................................................................... 6 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER .............................. 10 
Before You Begin ............................................................................................................................... 10 
Read This First.................................................................................................................................... 11 
Quick Index.......................................................................................................................................... 11 
Features ............................................................................................................................................... 12 
Components and Accessories.......................................................................................................... 13 
Optional RF Adapter .......................................................................................................................... 13 
Identifying Controls............................................................................................................................. 14 
Loading Clock and Remote Control Batteries................................................................................ 17 
Clock Battery ....................................................................................................................................... 17 
Remote Control Batteries .................................................................................................................. 18 
Charging the Battery .......................................................................................................................... 19 
Charging Time..................................................................................................................................... 19 
Operating Time ................................................................................................................................... 19 
Camcorder Batteries .......................................................................................................................... 20 
Using Battery Pack............................................................................................................................. 20 
Removing the Battery Pack .............................................................................................................. 21 
Checking the Battery's Charge......................................................................................................... 21 
Using Alternative Power Sources .................................................................................................... 21 
Using the AC Adapter/Charger......................................................................................................... 21 
Using a Car Battery ............................................................................................................................ 22 
Inserting and Removing Cassettes.................................................................................................. 22 
Inserting a Cassette ........................................................................................................................... 22 
Removing a Cassette......................................................................................................................... 23 
Protecting Recorded Material ........................................................................................................... 23 
LCD Monitor ........................................................................................................................................ 24 
Opening the LCD Monitor ................................................................................................................. 24 
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen.................................................................................. 24 
Range in which the LCD Monitor can be moved ........................................................................... 24 
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder ................................................................................................. 25 
Eyepiece Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 26 
Adjustment the Hand Strap............................................................................................................... 26 
Lens Door Opener .............................................................................................................................. 27 
Attaching the Shoulder Strap............................................................................................................ 27 
Using the Linear Time Counter ........................................................................................................ 27 
Remaining Tape ................................................................................................................................. 28 
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................................ 28 
Correcting the Date and Time .......................................................................................................... 29