Hitachi VTFX-6400A User Manual

PRECAUTIONS - 1 - HITACHI Instruction Manual Video Camcorder VM-6400A/VM-7400A HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC. (AMERICA

POWER SOURCES - 10 - 1. Plug the AC adaptor/charger power cord into AC electrical outlet. 2. Connect one end of the DC cord (provided) to the &quo

CHARGING THE BATTERY - 11 - NOTE: When a battery pack is used to power the camcorder, " " flashes even if "DISPLAY" is not pres

IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS - 12 - ATTENTION: The product you have purchased is powered by a sealed lead acid battery which is recyclabl

IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS - 13 - Connect the audio/video cable (not supplied) to these jacks and to the audio and video inputs of your

IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS - 14 - Press this button during stop or rewind mode, and fast-forwarding starts. " "appears in

INSERTING AND REMOVING CASSETTES - 15 - "REC/PAUSE" Button This button is used to control the camcorder. When this button is pressed with t

INSERTING AND REMOVING CASSETTES - 16 - NOTE: Push in the center of the cassette all the way until it is latched by the cassette holder. 4. Press the

PLAYBACK - 17 - NOTE: If you have a cassette tape that has already been partially recorded on and you want to record the remaining blank section,

PLAYBACK - 18 - Still When "REC/PAUSE" is pressed during playback, a still picture can be seen. To start again press "REC/PAUSE&qu

DATE/TIME SETTING - 19 - DATE/TIME SETTING The date and time can be recorded on your tapes to act as a handy reference when viewing them at a later t

PRECAUTIONS - 2 - TABLE OF CONTENT PRECAUTIONS...

DATE RECORDING - 20 - 12:00 AM 11/ 5/1999 5. Press "F.FWD" or "REW/REVIEW" to select year, and then pre

DATE RECORDING - 21 -  AUTO 11/ 5/1999 NOTES: • The camcorder records the same date when; -the cassette is replaced.

AUTO FOCUS - 22 - Date and time - Date and time recording The camcorder records the date and time with the picture all the time. 10

DISPLAY BUTTON - 23 - 3. Objects lit by a spotlight or neon signs, etc. 4. Objects behind glass with water droplets or dust on it. 5. Objec

REMAINING TAPE - 24 - NOTE: Counter changes to 0000M when cassette is ejected. MEMORY When the tape counter with memory indication appears in the

DIGITAL ZOOM - 25 - viewfinder. • With some tapes, "TAPE END" may appear slightly earlier, but you can continue recording. PROGRAM AE (Auto

FADE IN/FADE OUT (Only for VM-7400A) - 26 - NOTE: When the digital zoom is used, the more the image is magnified, the rougher the picture becomes. Al

FADE IN/FADE OUT (Only for VM-7400A) - 27 - • Wipe fade: The picture opens gradually from the center of a black screen or closes into the center to

FADE IN/FADE OUT (Only for VM-7400A) - 28 - NOTE: When fading out be sure to wait until the PAUSE indicator (11) is visible in the viewfinder bef

TITLE RECORDING - 29 - "INDEX" signals are recorded when the following operations are performed. • When the power is turned on about 4 hour

PRECAUTIONS - 3 - This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefo

TITLE RECORDING - 30 - NOTE: A title contains two lines of up to 16 characters per line. A chart showing the characters contained in the titler i

VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV - 31 - 2. Locate the position on the tape that you wish to record the title. 3. Set "CAM/OFF/VIDEO&qu

CAMCORDER TO VCR DUBBING - 32 - Example 2: If you have a VHS VCR, 1. Insert the recorded tape into your VCR. 2. Press "PLAY" of your VCR

USING THE BUILT-IN CAMERA LIGHT (Only for VM-7400A) - 33 - 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) - 34 - 1 Make sure that a fully charged battery pack or AC adaptor/charger is attached. 2. Set &

VIEWFINDER BRIGHT CONTROL - 35 - VIEWFINDER BRIGHT CONTROL Viewfinder brightness can be adjusted by turning the "BRIGHT" control. This does

TROUBLESHOOTING - 36 - Symptom Check Point & Correction The " " indication in the electronic viewfinder flashes to indicate battery

HEAD CLEANING - 37 - 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 - 38 - Video signal EIA standard NTSC color Tape speed 33.35 mm/sec. Video output 1.0 V p-p, 75 ohm Fast forward/r

ACCESSORIES ADD EXCITEMENT - 39 - To place an order for any of these items call our toll free number or use the ordering form on page 49. 1-800-995-4

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 4 - Dangerous includes: • Inside a car with the windows closed and in direct sunshine. • Near heating appliances.  Do not poi

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 5 - In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a ma

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 6 - 9 Attachments -- Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. C

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTOR/CHARGER - 7 - SERVICE 17 Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as openin

ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER (EVF) - 8 - A. That the pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on charger. B. Tha

POWER SOURCES - 9 - EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT To use the electronic viewfinder without eyeglasses on, adjust the diopter control for optimum focus adju