Hitachi VM7500LA User Manual

SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS - 1 - 777 Instruction Manual Video Camcorder VM-7500LA/VM-8500LA HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC. (AME

LCD MONITOR - 10 - Do not hold the diopter control side. EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT To use the electronic viewfinder without eyeglasses on, adjust the d

LCD MONITOR - 11 - NOTE: Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Adjusting the bri

ACTIVE SCREEN - 12 - clearly. If the LCD screen becomes dirty, use a soft cloth to wipe off the dirt. • If the camcorder is used in a cold place and

ACTIVE SCREEN - 13 - WHEN USING WITH THE AC ADAPTOR/CHARGER (Provided) 1. Plug the AC adaptor/charger power cord into AC electrical outlet. 2

CHARGING THE BATTERY - 14 - CHECKING THE BATTERY When the " " indication appears in the viewfinder and flashes while the camcorder is bei

CHARGING THE BATTERY - 15 - 2. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor/charger. Align the mark " " on the battery with that of AC adaptor/ch

INSERTING AND REMOVING CASSETTES - 16 - INSERTING AND REMOVING CASSETTES A power source must be connected before inserting or removing cassett

IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS - 17 - IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS Click here for diagram. Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Disp

IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS - 18 - NOTE: When you fade scenes in and out, the sound will also fade in and out with the picture. (See pa

IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS - 19 - When the tape counter is displayed in the viewfinder, pressing this button resets the counter to &quo

SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS - 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS ...

IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS - 20 - NOTE: When the camcorder is in record/ pause (stand-by) mode, pressing and holding this button will p

IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS - 21 - "REC/PAUSE" Button This button is used to control the camcorder. When this button is presse

MAKING A SAMPLE CAMERA RECORDING - 22 - MAKING A SAMPLE CAMERA RECORDING 1. Connect the power source. (See pages 10 and 11.) 2. Insert the cassette.

MAKING A SAMPLE CAMERA RECORDING - 23 - • See page 8 for "EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT". 6. Now, press "REC/PAUSE" to start shooting the p

PLAYBACK - 24 - 1. In record/pause (stand-by) mode, tap "REW/ REVIEW", and the last few seconds of the recorded scene is played back in the

PLAYBACK - 25 - NOTES: • Decrease the sound volume od the camcorder when you play back a recording by connecting the camcorder to your TV. If th

DATE/TIME SETTING - 26 - When you press "F.FWD" or "REW/REVIEW" during playback, the tape will be played back at a speed about 3

DATE/TIME SETTING - 27 - 1. Press and hold the small button on "CAM/OFF/ VIDEO", and then slide it to "CAM" position. 2. Pres

DATE RECORDING - 28 - 12:00 AM 11/ 5/1999 6. Press "F.FWD" or "REW/REVIEW" as many times as may be req

DATE RECORDING - 29 - " AUTO" and date - Automatic date recording This option records the date automatically once a day at the beginni

SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS - 3 - SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: T

AUTO FOCUS - 30 - 11/ 5/1999 No display - No date recording The camcorder does not record the date. Date and time - Date and t

AUTO FOCUS - 31 - Good No good The range of object with which auto focus can be used • On "T" side: about

DISPLAY BUTTON - 32 - DISPLAY BUTTON When "DISPLAY" is pressed, the information on the shutter speed, tape remaining, remaining battery

REMAINING TAPE - 33 - NOTE: Counter changes to 0000M when cassette is ejected. MEMORY When the tape counter with memory indication appears in the

REMAINING TAPE - 34 - When "DISPLAY" is pressed so the display appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen, the tape remaining display s

DIGITAL ZOOM - 35 - DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom increases the magnification of the power zoom by 4.5 times. You must place the subject you wish

DIGITAL EFFECTS RECORDING - 36 - Allows you to shoot objects as close as 3/8 inch (1 cm) from the lens tip. Press and hold "W" side of pow

DIGITAL EFFECTS RECORDING - 37 - The digital processor in this camcorder allows you to record pictures and add special effects; 16x9 recording mode,

DIGITAL EFFECTS RECORDING - 38 - Mosaic Mode Half-Mirror Mode  ACTIVATING DIGITAL EFFECTS RECORDING 1. Press the camcorder i

FADE IN/FADE OUT - 39 - 3. Press "REC/PAUSE" to start recording. • To release digital effects recording, press "DIGITAL EFFECT&quo

PRECAUTIONS - 4 - PRECAUTIONS Any problems that occur as a result of any of the following conditions will not be covered by our warranty.  Be carefu

FADE IN/FADE OUT - 40 - • Zoom fade: Fades in while zooming from a white screen or fades out while zooming to a white screen. When "DISPLAY&quo

INDEX SIGNAL RECORDING - 41 - • While you zoom to a distant subject. • While you approach a small subject. • While you walk around. • While you re

TITLE RECORDING - 42 - NOTE: When "DISPLAY" is pressed and "INDEX" is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor, an &

TITLE RECORDING - 43 -  Creating a title 1. Attach a power source to the camcorder and slide "CAM/OFF/VIDEO" to either "CAM"

TITLE RECORDING - 44 - LUCKY BOY NOTE: Character may flash, however it will be recorded correctly without flashing. 7. After crea

AUDIO DUBBING (only for VM-8500LA) - 45 - 4. Press "TITLE" to erase the display from the viewfinder.  Chart of characters available in the

AUDIO AND VIDEO DUBBING (only for VM-8500LA) - 46 - 3. Play the tape and press "REC/PAUSE" where you want to dub audio. • The camcorder

RECORDING TV PROGRAMS (only for VM-8500LA) - 47 - 1. Insert a recorded tape. Be sure that the record safety tab is not missing. 2. Place &quo

VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV - 48 - 1. Connect the audio/video cable (not supplied) to "AUDIO OUT" and "VIDEO OUT

VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV - 49 - To play back a tape recorded on your camcorder and view it on your TV receiver, you must connect th

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 5 - Flying Erase Head No Yes • This instruction manual shows the illustrations for the VM-8500LA. * This video camcorder wi

CAMCORDER TO VCR DUBBING - 50 - NOTE for VM-8500LA: Make sure that the "AV OUT/IN" is in the "OUT" position. 1. Disconnect the

USING THE BUILT-IN CAMERA LIGHT (Only for VM-7400A) - 51 - If you wish to exchange or copy some of your friend's favorite home recordings, the f

USING THE BUILT-IN CAMERA LIGHT (Only for VM-7400A) - 52 - When "LIGHT" is set to "AUTO", the camera light turns on automatically

ATTACHING THE OPTIONAL TELE OR WIDE CONVERTER LENS - 53 -  To replace the front case, pass the lamp through the hole of the reflection plate then at

TROUBLESHOOTING - 54 - HOW TO ATTACH THE SHOULDER STRAP Attach the shoulder strap (provided), as illustrated. TROUBLESHOOTING Your camcorder

TROUBLESHOOTING - 55 - Symptom Check Point & Correction Picture does not appear in the viewfinder. * Remove the lens cap. * Set "CAM/OFF/VI

CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER - 56 - CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER If dust or foreign matter adheres inside the

HEAD CLEANING - 57 - 3. Align the (•) mark on the eye cup with the (-) mark on the viewfinder, and then rotate the eye cup in the direction of th

For U.S.A. only - 58 -  General Power requirements 9.6V DC Power consumption 7.5W (nominal) Dimensions 4-3/4" (W) x 8-3/8"

ACCESSORIES ADD EXCITEMENT - 59 - contact: Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. 1855 Dornoch Court, San Diego, California 92173 Tel 619-661-3441

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 6 - 2 Retain Instruction -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings -

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 7 - 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the ant

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTOR/CHARGER - 8 - c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the video product does no

ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER (EVF) - 9 - Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cabl