Hitachi VM-E54A ユーザーズマニュアル

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Basic Techniques 
 
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Basic 
Techniques 
         
The batteries are in place and charged, the date and time are set, and you are familiar 
with the controls it's time to make a recording. Basic recording is easy and simple. 
Hooking up the camera/recorder 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-E54A 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 camera/recorder to a power source ("Loading Batteries; 
Camera/Recorder Battery," p  14, "Using Alternative Power Sources," p 15). 
2. Insert an 8mm cassette ("Inserting and Removing Cassettes," p 17). 
3. Press the red button on the CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAMERA. 
 appears and the camera/recorder 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 camera/recorder records the picture you see in the viewfinder.