Hitachi VM-H720A User Manual
Advanced Techniques
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2. Remove both caps of the converter lens.
3. Screw the lens into the threads on the camcorder lens assembly.
3. Screw the lens into the threads on the camcorder lens assembly.
Attaching the Optional DC Camera Light
You can use the DC camera light to light subjects in darkened areas or correct unflattering
shadows. Use the camera light wisely as it greatly reduces the time you may use a charged
battery.
shadows. Use the camera light wisely as it greatly reduces the time you may use a charged
battery.
NEVER TOUCH THE DC CAMERA
LIGHT TERMINAL WHEN
THE CAMCORDER IS TURNED ON TO
AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK.
1. Slide the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to OFF.
2. Connect a fully charged batteries or the AC adapter/charger ("Loading Batteries; Camcorder
Batteries" p.15, "Using Alternative Power Sources" p.17).
3. Slide the DC camera light onto the DC camera light shoe with the camera light lens facing the
same direction as the camcorder's lens.
4. Hold down the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch while sliding it to CAM.
5. Press the operate button on the DC camera light to turn it on and off.
2. Connect a fully charged batteries or the AC adapter/charger ("Loading Batteries; Camcorder
Batteries" p.15, "Using Alternative Power Sources" p.17).
3. Slide the DC camera light onto the DC camera light shoe with the camera light lens facing the
same direction as the camcorder's lens.
4. Hold down the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch while sliding it to CAM.
5. Press the operate button on the DC camera light to turn it on and off.
Notes when using the DC camera light:
• Keep the DC camera light away from splashing or dripping water.
• Never cover the DC camera light with paper, plastic or other object as the cooling vents may
become blocked possibly causing the camera light to overheat.
• Never use the DC camera light in the vicinity of explosive or highly flammable materials.
• Always allow the DC camera light to cool fully before storing.
• The DC camera light becomes very hot during use of the camera light or immediately after
use. Be careful that your hand or hair does not touch them.
• When the DC camera light is on, avoid subjecting the camera light to impacts or sharp
vibrations.
• If the DC camera light is turned on and off during recording, there could be noise in the
• Keep the DC camera light away from splashing or dripping water.
• Never cover the DC camera light with paper, plastic or other object as the cooling vents may
become blocked possibly causing the camera light to overheat.
• Never use the DC camera light in the vicinity of explosive or highly flammable materials.
• Always allow the DC camera light to cool fully before storing.
• The DC camera light becomes very hot during use of the camera light or immediately after
use. Be careful that your hand or hair does not touch them.
• When the DC camera light is on, avoid subjecting the camera light to impacts or sharp
vibrations.
• If the DC camera light is turned on and off during recording, there could be noise in the