Hitachi VM-8400LA User Manual

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HEAD CLEANING 
 
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HEAD CLEANING 
• Picture playback may become blurred or be interrupted. This does not mean that the 
recorded program has been erased. 
• Dirt accumulated on the head after long periods of use causes this problem. In this case, 
head cleaning requiring highly technical care is necessary. 
• Consult your nearest dealer or VCR service center before using a head cleaning tape. 
 
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 
The video camcorder 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 by most users, unless the video camcorder 
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. 
SPECIFICATIONS 
 General 
Power 
requirements 
  9.6V 
DC 
Power 
consumption 
  9W 
(nominal) 
Dimensions:   
 
 
4-3/4"(W) x 8-3/8" (H) x 13-1/8" (D) 
     121(W) 
213(H) 
334(D) 
mm 
Weight     4.7 
lbs 
(2.15 
kg) 
Operating temp. 
 
 
32°F ~ 104°F (0°C ~ 40°C) 
Storage temp. 
 
 
 
-4°F ~ 140°F (-20°C ~ 60°C) 
 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. 
Video input   
 
 
1.0 VP-p, 75 ohm 
Video output  
 
 
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm 
Audio input   
 
 
-7.8 dBs (316 m Vrms), more than 47 kohm 
Audio output  
 
 
-7.8 dBs (316 m Vrms), less than 1 kohm 
Fast forward/rewind time   
Less than 6 minutes with T-120 cassette 
 Camera Section 
Scanning 
 
 
 
525 lines/ 60 fields/ 30 frames 
Required minimum illumination   
.8 lux