Hitachi VM-H835LA User Manual

Hitachi

Important Safety Information

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Information...................................................................................................................... 4

For Your Safety..................................................................................................................................... 4

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. 6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ........................................ 9
Before You Begin...................................................................................................................................... 10
Read This First .......................................................................................................................................... 11

Quick Index.......................................................................................................................................... 11

Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Getting Started........................................................................................................................................... 12

Components and Accessories.......................................................................................................... 12
Optional RF Adapter .......................................................................................................................... 13

Identifying Controls .................................................................................................................................. 13
Loading Clock and Remote Control Batteries .......................................................................................... 16

Clock Battery ....................................................................................................................................... 17
Remote Control Battery ..................................................................................................................... 17

Charging the Battery ................................................................................................................................. 18

Charging Time..................................................................................................................................... 18
Operating Time ................................................................................................................................... 19

Camcorder Batteries .................................................................................................................................. 19

Using Battery Pack............................................................................................................................. 19
Removing the Battery Pack .............................................................................................................. 20
Checking the Battery's Charge......................................................................................................... 20

Using Alternative Power Sources ............................................................................................................. 21

Using the AC Adapter/Charger......................................................................................................... 21
Using a Car Battery ............................................................................................................................ 22

Inserting and Removing Cassettes ............................................................................................................ 22

Inserting a Cassette ........................................................................................................................... 22
Removing a Cassette......................................................................................................................... 23
Protecting Recorded Material ........................................................................................................... 23

LCD Monitor............................................................................................................................................. 23

Opening the LCD Monitor ................................................................................................................. 24
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen.................................................................................. 24
Range in which the LCD Monitor can be moved ........................................................................... 24

Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder......................................................................................................... 25

Eyepiece Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 26

Adjustment the Hand Strap ....................................................................................................................... 26
Lens Door Opener ..................................................................................................................................... 26
Attaching the Shoulder Strap .................................................................................................................... 27
Using the Linear Time Counter................................................................................................................. 27
Remaining Tape ........................................................................................................................................ 28
Setting the Date and Time......................................................................................................................... 28

Correcting the Date and Time .......................................................................................................... 30

Basic Techniques....................................................................................................................................... 30
Making a Basic Recording ........................................................................................................................ 30
Using Instant Review ................................................................................................................................ 31
Using Auto Focus...................................................................................................................................... 32