Hitachi VM-E521A User Manual

Getting Started, Identifying Controls 

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Note: Be sure to insert the clock battery before setting the date and time. Although the date and time can be 
set without the clock battery inserted, they will disappear when the battery providing power to the camcorder 
is removed. 

Make sure that the current time is displayed correctly before you start filming. 

 

1. Load the battery ("Loading the Batteries: Camcorder batteries" p.15). Press the red button on the 
CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM. 
2. Press the DATE/TITLE button and look into the viewfinder. The date and time should appear in the lower right 
with the "1" flashing. 

 

3. Pressing the F.F button gives you higher numbers while the REW button gives you lower numbers. Select the 
right month and press STOP button. Use the F.F, REW and STOP buttons to select the proper day, year, hour, 
minute, and AM or PM. 

 

4. After setting the AM/PM, press the DATE/TITLE button. The display changes and the internal clock starts. 

 

Note: After the date and time are set, "  AUTO" appears and the camcorder enters the automatic date 
recording mode. See "Date Recording" on page 33. 

1. Press the DATE/TITLE button while pressing the STOP button. The flashing cursor appears at the month. 
2. Move to where you need to make the correction with the STOP button and use the F.F and REW to correct. 
3. Press the DATE/TITLE button to set the corrected date and time. 

Left side/Rear Camera Illustration 

1. Lens 
F1.6 (4~48mm) 12:1 power zoom lens with auto focus and auto iris functions.