Hitachi VM-H81A User Manual

Getting Started

4. Push the cassette holder, which is embossed PUSH on the left hand
side, until it "clicks" into place. The cassette holder will go down and the
camcorder automatically closes.

Caution: Do not push the holder down, or you may damage your camcorder.
Note: The cassette holder will temporarily stop in the middle when it goes
down to regular closed position. This is to detect moisture and does not
indicate a fault.
Note: If direct sunlight or bright artificial light enters the inside of the cassette
holder, the cassette holder may not operate normally. Remove the cassette
and insert it in a place where strong light does not strike the camcorder.

When the cassette holder marked "PUSH" is pressed:

If the cassette is in the camcorder, holder stops temporarily to detect
moisture.

Note: If TAPE flashes in the viewfinder, remove the cassette and check that
the tape is not damaged, is not slack or no dust adheres to it, etc. After
making sure that there is no abnormality, reinsert the cassette. If TAPE
reappears, see "Troubleshooting" on page 63.

Removing a Cassette

Press the EJECT button. The cassette door opens automatically. Remove
the cassette.

Protecting Recording Material

Protect 8mm cassettes from accidental erasure by sliding the tab on the
side of the cassette towards the opposite side until the tab is completely
visible. Slide the tab in the opposite direction, until the tab disappears, to
record on the cassette again.