Hitachi VM-H71A ユーザーズマニュアル
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!
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-H71A 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.
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 19, "Using Alternative Power Sources," p.
20).
2. Open the case ("How to Open and Close the Case", p.10).
3. Set the record mode select switch to "START/STOP". Refer to "Holding
Button to Record" below for the "HOLD TO REC" position.
Camera/Recorder Battery," p 19, "Using Alternative Power Sources," p.
20).
2. Open the case ("How to Open and Close the Case", p.10).
3. Set the record mode select switch to "START/STOP". Refer to "Holding
Button to Record" below for the "HOLD TO REC" position.
4. Insert an 8mm cassette ("Inserting and Removing Cassettes," p.21).
5. Close the case.
6. Press the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch as you slide it to
CAM. (
5. Close the case.
6. Press the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch as you slide it to
CAM. (
) appears and the camera/recorder is now ready to record.
7. Use the diopter control to match the viewfinder's focus with your
eyesight.
8. To record press the Start/Stop button. REC appears in the viewfinder
and the camera/recorder records the picture you see in the viewfinder.
eyesight.
8. To record press the Start/Stop button. REC appears in the viewfinder
and the camera/recorder records the picture you see in the viewfinder.
Note: Press the projection on the Start/Stop button to engage the button.