Hitachi VM-E54A User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 1HITACHI Instruction Manual 8mm Video Camcorder VM-E54A Hitachi Home Electronics (America), HITACHI (HSC) CANADA, INC. Inc.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 10 SERVICE 17 Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose y

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 11IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 1. Save these Instructions -- This pag

Read This First 12Read This First To guide you, we've included  A "Before You Begin" section containing important cautions

Before You Begin 13Before 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 14Components and Accessories Check that you have all the following components and accessories before preceding. 1. AV output cord 2

Before You Begin 15Moisture Avoid operating your camera/recorder immediately after moving it from a cold place to a warm, humid place. Give the came

Getting Started 16Getting Started This section guides you through the initial preparation of the camera/recorder. None of these processes

Getting Started 17After charging set the mark switch to red so that you may quickly identify whether the battery is charged or uncharged. Note: The

Getting Started 18ATTENTION: The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its usef

Getting Started 19Eyepiece Adjustment To use the electronic viewfinder, pull out the eye cup all the way when using it and adjust the diopter contro

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Getting Started 20Loading Batteries Install the remote control battery now to prevent misplacing it. Remote Control Battery 1. Push the tab to the r

Getting Started 21Removing the Battery Push the BATT EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow and hold it as you slide the battery toward the left

Getting Started 22use a polarized cord or outlet accessory. 2. Align the arrow on the external power adapter with the guide arrow on the camera/reco

Getting Started 23Using a Car Battery The camera/recorder can be powered with a car battery by using an optional car battery cord (Hitachi VM-CC80A)

Getting Started 24 Note: If TAPE flashes in the viewfinder, remove the cassette and check that the tape is not damaged, is not slack or no dust adhe

Getting Started 25Notes when using the DC camera light:  Keep the DC camera light away from splashing or dripping water.  Never cover the DC camer

Getting Started 26Note: Only replace the camera light bulb with VM-CP4L (optional) to reduce the risk of fire. Using Memory The linear time counter

Getting Started 27 1. Load the battery ("Loading the Batteries: Camera/Recorder battery" p 14). Press the red button on the CAMERA/OFF/VID

Getting Started 2810 seconds when recording is restarted after the camera/recorder has been set to the standby once. Press the DATE button until &qu

Getting Started 29Note: When the remaining tape time becomes less than about three minutes, TAPE END flashes in the viewfinder.

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Getting Started 30Using the Display Button Pressing the DISPLAY button on the remote control allows you to switch the displays in the viewfinder. Wh

Getting Started 316. CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO Power Switch Hold down the red button as you slide the switch to CAMERA or VIDEO. You do not need to hold down

Getting Started 3217. Camera Light Shoe Attach the DC camera light here. 18. Hand Strap Refer to page 24. 19. Start/Stop Button When the CAMERA/OFF/

Getting Started 33corresponding buttons on the camera/recorder. 27. S.EDIT (Synchro Edit) Button (only on the remote control) Use this button to act

Basic Techniques 34Basic Techniques The batteries are in place and charged, the date and time are set, and you are familiar with the contro

Basic Techniques 35Note: TAPE flashes in the viewfinder when the tab on the side of the cassette is completely visible. 6. To stop recording press

Basic Techniques 366. Press the PLAY button to begin playback. 7. Press the STOP button when finished. Connecting to a Television with Audio In and

Basic Techniques 37damage to the tape. Note: When you engage play/pause mode the still picture will have some interference or noise. This is normal.

Advanced Techniques 38Advanced Techniques The Hitachi VM-E54A offers a diverse group of features that add interest and excitement to your vi

Advanced Techniques 39Press and hold the power zoom T control until you find the picture you want. You control the zoom with the power zoom T and W

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Advanced Techniques 40The auto focus will not work under the following conditions and you must focus manually: Objects outside the center of the vie

Advanced Techniques 41 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 42contains two lines of up to 16 characters per line. The camera/recorder contains 47 different characters for creating a title.

Advanced Techniques 435. Press the TITLE ON/OFF button on the remote control to store the corrected title in memory. Recording Title on a Tape in th

Advanced Techniques 44camera recorder. Aiming the remote. Note: Use the wireless remote control within the range of the infrared ray receiver of the

Advanced Techniques 451. Connect the synchro edit cord to the AV IN/OUT jack of your camera/recorder. 2. Connect the synchro edit cord to the AUDIO

Advanced Techniques 46for your TV. Every TV that comes with a remote control is set up to detect certain infrared signals. You need to program the c

Advanced Techniques 47Be aware that not all of your TV's functions may work even though the remote control is correctly programmed. Note: It m

Advanced Techniques 48recording only the portion of the tape that you selected. Remote Control Buttons Note: If the camera/recorder is in AV DUB pau

General Maintenance 49General Maintenance Cleaning the Camera/Recorder Heads Dirt can accumulate on the video heads on the camera causing th

For Your Safety 5For Your Safety The CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO switch turns the camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected

General Maintenance 50and the age of the camera/recorder. Troubleshooting Quality is very important at Hitachi. We inspect and check every camera/re

General Maintenance 51PLAYBACK OF PRE-RECORDED CASSETTE SYMPTOM CHECK POINT & CORRECTION “PLAY” button cannot be engaged. *Set the CAMERA/O

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Specifications 53Specifications General Specifications Power requirements 6V DC Power consumption VM-E54A: 4.9W (when recording) Dimen

Specifications 54Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assi

Accessories Add Excitement 55Accessories Add Excitement We know that once you discover how much your Hitachi VM-E54A can add to your life you

HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Front) 56HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Front) U. S. A. ONLY NOT VALID IN CANADA HITACHI Hitachi Home Electronics (America),

HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Front) 57Norcross, GA 30093 Tel: 404-279-5600 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII 3219 Koapaka St. Honolulu, HI 96819 Tel

HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back) 58HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back) Warranty Limitations The Limited Warranty provided by Hitachi does not cover: A.

HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back) 59(for your record) Model No. Serial No. Date of Purchase Dealer Name Dealer Address City State Zip HITACHI

For Your Safety 6"This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the

HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY 60HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY NOT VALID IN U. S. A. HITACHI VIDEO PRODUCTS GOLD CARD WARRAN

HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY 61storage or repairs done by an unauthorized service depot; (2) Damage caused by fire, flood, lightning,

HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) 62HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) Hitachi VIDEO PRODUCTS are guaranteed to be free from defects in workmansh

HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) 635. PRODUCTS PURCHASED OUTSIDE CANADA. 6. Products used outside Canada 7. In transit damage claims, improper ha

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

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 8cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation. 7 Power Cor

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 9excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding