Hitachi VM-H71A User Manual Page 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 HITACHI Instruction Manual 8mm Video Camera/recorder VM-H71A Hitachi Home Electronics (America), HITACHI (HSC) CANADA, INC

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 10IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 1. Save these Instructions -- This p

Read This First 11Read This First To guide you, we've included  A "Before You Begin" section containing important cautions for y

Before You Begin 12Before You Begin Any problems that occur as a result of any of the following conditions will not be covered by our warranty.  Be

Before You Begin 13Components and Accessories Check that you have all the following components and accessories before preceding. 1. AV stereo outpu

Before You Begin 14accessories, please see the optional accessory listing found on page 65. WATER-RESISTANT Water-Resistant Structure Your camera/re

Before You Begin 15How to Open and Close the Case 1. Push the lever on the snap and hold it, then release the snap in the direction of the arrow. N

Before You Begin 16cover. Pull the cover forward to open it. 2. To close the battery compartment cover, press both sections marked "PUSH"

Before You Begin 17 To Prevent Condensation  When the camera/recorder is moved from a cold place to a warm place, leave it for a while until it rea

Getting Started 18Getting Started This section guides you through the initial preparation of the camera/recorder. None of these processes are com

Getting Started 19recording is finished, etc. (Load a battery in the camera/recorder. Refer to "POWER SOURCES" on page 19.) 1. Set the CAM

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS...

Getting Started 20 Charging time 8.5 hours (maximum) Using an Optional Car Adapter/Charger (Hitachi VM-CA500A) 1. Connect the car adapter/charger to

Getting Started 21unable to take a charge and must be replaced. Do not attach a hot battery to the AC adapter/charger. Allow it to cool. Do not use

Getting Started 22 Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens 1. To remove the lens hood, turn it counterclockwise. 2. Remove both caps of

Getting Started 23Note: Replace the remote control battery with 3V micro lithium cells such as Maxell CR2025 or its equivalent. Note: Dispose of bat

Getting Started 24 Removing the Battery 1. Push the BATT EJECT lever to open the battery compartment cover. 2. Push the battery release lever in the

Getting Started 25adheres to the terminal, use the brush (provided) or a soft cloth to wipe it off completely. AC Adapter/Charger Hookup 1. Plug the

Getting Started 26 4. Push the cassette holder, which is embossed PUSH on the left hand side, until it "clicks" into place. The cassette h

Getting Started 27record on the cassette again. Using the Linear Time Counter The linear time counter displays the tape run in hours, minutes, and

Getting Started 28Using Memory The linear time counter memory stops a rewinding tape at approximately 0:00:00M. This feature helps in locating a spe

Getting Started 29CAM. 2. Press the DATE button and look into the viewfinder. The date and time should appear in the lower right with the "1&qu

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3Connecting to a Television without Audio In and Video In Jacks ...38 Simple Playback (Using the Electronic Vi

Getting Started 30 Insert a cassette into the camera/recorder and start recording or playback; 10 seconds later, the remaining tape will be displaye

Getting Started 31NOTE: Before attaching the terminal cover, check that there is no sand, water or dirt adhering to the terminal. If anything adhere

Getting Started - Identifying Controls 32Getting Started - Identifying Controls Left front / Rear view of Controls 1. Lens F1.8 (5~60mm) 12:1

Getting Started - Identifying Controls 33When the subject is lit from behind, press and hold this button to compensate for the backlighting. Right s

Getting Started - Identifying Controls 34When the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is in CAM and the record mode select switch is in the START/STOP position, pr

Getting Started - Identifying Controls 35T: Picture becomes telescopic gradually. Note: The zoom switch on the remote control cannot change the zoom

Basic Techniques 36Basic Techniques The batteries are in place and charged, the date and time are set, and you are familiar with the contro

Basic Techniques 37Note: TAPE flashes in the viewfinder when the tab on the side of the cassette is completely visible. 9. To stop recording press

Basic Techniques 38Playing Back Your Recording Depending on the setup of your video equipment, you connect the camera/recorder in one of the 3 metho

Basic Techniques 39terminal. 3. Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable of the RF output adapter to the VHF antenna terminals on the back of the television

For Your Safety 4For Your Safety The CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch turns the camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. I

Basic Techniques 40some interference or noise. This is normal during search mode.

Advanced Techniques 41Advanced Techniques The Hitachi VM-H71A offers a diverse group of features that add interest and excitement to your vi

Advanced Techniques 42Using the Digital Zoom The digital zoom increases the magnification of the optical zoom. You must place the subject you wish t

Advanced Techniques 43 The auto focus will not work under the following conditions and you must focus manually: Objects outside the center of the vi

Advanced Techniques 44 Note: To return to auto focus press the FOCUS select button and the FOCUS disappears from the viewfinder. Using the Electroni

Advanced Techniques 45 Wipe fade: The picture opens gradually from the center of a black screen or closes into the center to a black screen. appe

Advanced Techniques 46 Using Quick Edit Use quick edit to search for the end of previously recorded material, find a particular spot on your tape, b

Advanced Techniques 47  "16x9" is displayed in the viewfinder.  When the 16x9 button is pressed again, "16x9" disappears and t

Advanced Techniques 48either CAM or VIDEO. 3. Press the TITLE ON/OFF button on the remote control and a flashing cursor appears in the viewfinder.

Advanced Techniques 49recorded tape. Note: Title recording is disabled when you connect the optional AV input cable to the AV IN/OUT jack to record

For Your Safety 5technology. More than 99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are effective, but some (less than 0.01%) may appear as colored brigh

Advanced Techniques 50between edits. Your VCR must have the EDIT IN jack to use the synchro edit. Synchro Edit hookup Illustration 1. Connect the sy

Advanced Techniques 51It is necessary to program the edit remote control code to match the VCR before starting editing. 1. Turn the VCR on. 2. Aim

Advanced Techniques 52Note: Point the remote control straight at the VCR's infrared receiver for operation. Note: Use the remote control indoor

Advanced Techniques 53 9. Continue programming as described above until you have entered up to four different segments. 10. Load a blank tape, then

Advanced Techniques 54infrared signals. You need to program the camera/recorder remote control to send signals that your TV will recognize and respo

Advanced Techniques 55 Note: It may not be possible to control all TVs listed in this Table. Note: The AVX Button can't be used with Gold Star

Advanced Techniques 56Note: If the camera/recorder is in A/V DUB pause or STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, the camera/recorder stops automaticall

General Maintenance 57General Maintenance Cleaning the Camera/Recorder Heads Dirt can accumulate on the video heads on the camera causing th

General Maintenance 58 Store the camera/recorder without closing the snap and with the case slightly open. Periodic Maintenance A precision electro

General Maintenance 59tab on the recording mode, even when cassette. See page 22 for details. the Start/Stop button on the * Set the

For Your Safety 6viewfinder. Remove the cassette and set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to OFF, with the case open.

Specifications 60Specifications General Specifications Power requirements 7.2V DC Power consumption 5.8W (when recording) Dimensions

Specifications 613890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross, GA 30093 Tel 404-279-5600 Hitachi Sales Corporation of Hawaii 3219 Koapaka St./Honolulu, HI 9681

Accessories Add Excitement 62Accessories Add Excitement We know that once you discover how much your Hitachi VM-H71A can add to your life you w

HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Front) 63HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Front) U. S. A. ONLY NOT VALID IN CANADA HITACHI Hitachi Home Electronics (America),

HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back) 64HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back) Warranty Limitations The Limited Warranty provided by Hitachi does not cover: A.

HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back) 65HITACHI

HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY 66HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY NOT VALID IN U. S. A. HITACHI VIDEO PRODUCTS GOLD CARD WARRANT

HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY 67(7) In Home service. All video products must be brought to the Service Center for repairs; (8) Orig

HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) 68HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) Hitachi VIDEO PRODUCTS are guaranteed to be free from defects in workmansh

HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) 69as CLEANING OF VIDEO HEADS. 13. The replacement of the video camera pickup element if the pickup element has b

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 7IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 8receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 8 Ventilation -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provide

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 9USE 14 Cleaning -- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cle