Hitachi VM-E220A Manuale Utente

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22. AV IN/OUT Jack (Behind the jack cover) 
Use this jack to connect the camcorder to a VCR or television ("Connecting to a Television without Audio In and 
Video In Jacks", P.28). 
23. AV OUTPUT Jacks (Behind the jack cover) 
Use this jack to connect the camcorder to a VCR or television ("Playing Back Your Recording", p.26, 27, "Dubbing 
from the Camcorder to a VCR", p.38, "Recording Television Programs", p.39). 
24. Shoulder Strap Slots 
Attach a shoulder strap here. 
25. Clock Battery Compartment 
Pull the battery holder and install the clock battery (provided). 
26. Tripod Mounting Threaded Socket 
Use this threaded socket to mount the camcorder to a tripod. 
Basic Techniques   
The batteries are in place and charged, the date and time are set, and you are familiar with the controls. Is time to 
make a recording. Basic recording is easy and simple. Hooking up the camcorder to your TV is not complicated 
but give yourself plenty of time to ensure connections are correct. 
This section guides you through basic recording and playback. Practice the basic techniques of recording and 
playback on something unimportant such as traffic or a short tour of your backyard. Once familiar with how the 
machine works you can move to the more sophisticated features with less stress. 
Let's get started! 
Making a Basic Recording 
The Hitachi VM-E220A uses PROGRAM AE auto exposure that automatically selects the optimum shutter speed 
(either 1/60, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, or 1/4000 of a second). The iris 
adjusts automatically in response to shutter speed. 
1. Connect the camcorder to a power source ("Loading Batteries; Camcorder Batteries," p 15, "Using Alternative 
Power Sources," p.17). 
2. Insert an 8mm cassette ("Inserting and Removing Cassettes," p.18). 
3. Press the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM. 
 appears and the camcorder is 
now ready to record. 
 
4. Use the diopter control to match the viewfinder's focus with your eyesight. 
5. When you are ready to record press the Start/Stop button. REC appears in the viewfinder and the camcorder 
records the picture you see in the viewfinder.