Hitachi VM-E521A User Manual
For Your Safety
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
For Your Safety......................................................................................................................................... 3
Important Safeguards .............................................................................................................................. 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER .................................... 7
Read This First.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Before You Begin ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Important Safeguards .............................................................................................................................. 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER .................................... 7
Read This First.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Before You Begin ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Features ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Components and Accessories............................................................................................................ 8
Optional RF Adapter ............................................................................................................................ 9
Attaching the Shoulder Strap.............................................................................................................. 9
Lens Cap................................................................................................................................................ 9
Components and Accessories............................................................................................................ 8
Optional RF Adapter ............................................................................................................................ 9
Attaching the Shoulder Strap.............................................................................................................. 9
Lens Cap................................................................................................................................................ 9
Charging the Battery .......................................................................................................................... 10
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder ................................................................................................. 12
Eyepiece Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 12
Adjustment the Hand Strap............................................................................................................... 12
Loading Batteries................................................................................................................................ 12
Using Alternative Power Sources .................................................................................................... 17
Inserting and Removing Cassettes.................................................................................................. 18
Using the Linear Time Counter ........................................................................................................ 19
Remaining Tape ................................................................................................................................. 19
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................................ 19
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder ................................................................................................. 12
Eyepiece Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 12
Adjustment the Hand Strap............................................................................................................... 12
Loading Batteries................................................................................................................................ 12
Using Alternative Power Sources .................................................................................................... 17
Inserting and Removing Cassettes.................................................................................................. 18
Using the Linear Time Counter ........................................................................................................ 19
Remaining Tape ................................................................................................................................. 19
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................................ 19
Getting Started, Identifying Controls ................................................................................................... 20
Basic Techniques ................................................................................................................................... 22
Basic Techniques ................................................................................................................................... 22
Date Recording ................................................................................................................................... 26
Using the Power Zoom ...................................................................................................................... 28
Using the Digital Zoom ...................................................................................................................... 28
Using the INST. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button.............................................................................. 28
Using Auto Focus ............................................................................................................................... 29
Using Manual Focus .......................................................................................................................... 30
Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer ............................................................................................. 30
Using Fade .......................................................................................................................................... 31
Using 16x9........................................................................................................................................... 32
Using Instant Review ......................................................................................................................... 32
Using Quick Edit ................................................................................................................................. 32
Using Macro ........................................................................................................................................ 33
Date Search......................................................................................................................................... 33
Using Memory ..................................................................................................................................... 34
Using the Display Button ................................................................................................................... 34
Using the Wireless Remote Control ................................................................................................ 34
Creating and Recording A Title ........................................................................................................ 35
Dubbing from the camcorder to a VCR........................................................................................... 36
Using Synchro Edit............................................................................................................................. 37
Simple Programmable Edit (Edit remote control is optional accessory).................................... 37
Controlling Your TV with the Camcorder's Remote Control ........................................................ 40
Using Audio/Video Dubbing .............................................................................................................. 41
Using the Power Zoom ...................................................................................................................... 28
Using the Digital Zoom ...................................................................................................................... 28
Using the INST. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button.............................................................................. 28
Using Auto Focus ............................................................................................................................... 29
Using Manual Focus .......................................................................................................................... 30
Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer ............................................................................................. 30
Using Fade .......................................................................................................................................... 31
Using 16x9........................................................................................................................................... 32
Using Instant Review ......................................................................................................................... 32
Using Quick Edit ................................................................................................................................. 32
Using Macro ........................................................................................................................................ 33
Date Search......................................................................................................................................... 33
Using Memory ..................................................................................................................................... 34
Using the Display Button ................................................................................................................... 34
Using the Wireless Remote Control ................................................................................................ 34
Creating and Recording A Title ........................................................................................................ 35
Dubbing from the camcorder to a VCR........................................................................................... 36
Using Synchro Edit............................................................................................................................. 37
Simple Programmable Edit (Edit remote control is optional accessory).................................... 37
Controlling Your TV with the Camcorder's Remote Control ........................................................ 40
Using Audio/Video Dubbing .............................................................................................................. 41