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HITACHI
Instruction Manual
Video Camcorder
VM-6400ANM-7400A
HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS
HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC.
(AMERICA), INC. 6740 Campobello Road
1855 Donroch Court,
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8
CANADA
San Diego, California 92173
Tel. 770-279-5600 Tel. 905-821-4545
HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF
HAWAII, INC.
3219 Koapaka Street, Honolulu, HI 96819
Tel. 808-836-3621
Thank you for choosing the _) video camcorder For maximum pleasure and convenience please read these
simple instructions before oper
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TABLEOFCONTENT PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3 FEATURES ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 ACCESSORIES ...............................................................................................................
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have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of Contact With any inside part of this unit. f ---_--_This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems. cAuTioN: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCKI MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT; FULLY INSERT. I This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
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Dangerous includes: • Insideacarwiththewindows closedandindirectsunshine. • Nearheating appliances. _3 Donotpointtheelectronic viewfinder todirectsunlight; itcoulddamage theviewfinder. _3 Theliquidcrystal display (LCD)panelismadebyhighly precise technology. Morethan99.99% ofitspicture elements (pixels) areeffective, butsome(lessthan0.01%)maynotappear ascoloured brightdots.Thisdoes notindicate afaultastheLCDpanelstretches thelimitsofcurrent technology. • Digitalzoomupto X32 • Fadein/fade out(only
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Inaddition tothecarefulattention devoted toquality standards inthemanufacture ofyourvideoproduct, safety isa majorfactorinthedesign ofeveryinstrument. But,safetyisyourresponsibility too. Thispagelistsimportant information thatwillhelpto assure yourenjoyment andproperuseofaVideo Camcorder andaccessory equipment. Please readit carefully beforeoperating yourvideoproduct andkeepit inahandyplaceforfuturereference. INSTALLATION 1 Read and Follow Instructions -- All the safety and operating instruction
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9 Attachments -- Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Power-line operated equipment or accessories connected to this Unit ] should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not have been modified so as to defeat the safety features, This will he!p avoid any potential hazard from electric shock Or fire. m If in doubt, contact qualified service personne
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SERVICE 17 Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 18 Conditions Requiring Service -- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions. a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video prod
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A Thatthepinsonplugof extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on charger B. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and C. That wire size should be met below: Minimum AWG size Length of extension cord (feet) 18 Equal to or less than 100 16 Equal to or less than 150 11. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. 12. Do not disassemble charger;
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To use the electronic viewfinder without eyeglasses on, adjust the diopter control for optimum focus adjustment. , _.;--]_,_:'r_-_- / • _>_=- /- j, 0WHEN USING WITH THE BATTERY (Provided) • To attach, align the mark" v "of the battery with that of the camcorder so that the battery fits into the grooves, and slide the batter downward as illustrated. lll'_l:l ['_ • To remove the battery: Push and hold "BATTERY EJECT" lever, then slide the battery to the upside and remove 8_ef7 • _WHEN USING WITH T
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t++, _ ++t+_ + ,: . +++ _+_ +, ++_++ • _ ++_+++3+/+ + + +-++.iy ? ++,+;++ Ou_m+?++++,,,_+ _++-+_ 1. Plug the AC adaptor/charger power cord into AC electrical outlet. 2. Connect one end of the DC cord (provided) to the "DC IN 9.6V" jack of the camcorder. Connect the other end of the DC cord to the "DC OUTPUT" of the AC adaptor/charger. NOTES: • The AC adaptor/charger cannot charge the battery and operate the Camcorder at the same time. 1 _When using the AC adaptor/charger to power the Camcorder,
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1.PlugtheACadaptor/charger powercordintoACelectrical outlet. 2.Attachthebattery to theACadaptor/charger. Alignthemark" V - onthebattery withthatofAC adaptor/charger andpushthebattery flushwiththeACadaptor/charger andslideit inthedirection ofarrow. cNoOn:::ct:;Uth?s;r;_l_?Et, hei?fw_l_rndoftr_i;_he AC adaptor/charger to charge the battery. If the DC cord is 1 3. The "CHARGE" light will be lit while the battery is accepting a charge, and will go out when the battery is fully charged. Charging time
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ATTENTION: The product you have purchased is powered by a sealed lead acid battery which is recyclable At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-HITACHI for informat!onon how to recycle this battery. Click here for diagram. Diopter Control Use this control to focus the viewfinder. Camera Light (only for VM-7400A) When the "CAM/OFFNIDEO" switch is in the "CAM" position, the camera
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Connect the audio/video cable (not supplied) to these jacks and to the audio and video inputs of your TV/monitor receiver. You can also connect the RF converter unit (optional) to these jacks and your TV receiver. CAUTION: Do not hold the unit by the viewfinder when carrying as this could cause a malfunction. ,r 9 +'--Y'I •+.:+_, ++.+- .+++++ ,4z+_ / J Click here for diagram. "TITLE" Button Press this button to create and record personalized titles on your videos with the camcorder's built-in ti
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Press this button during stop or rewind mode, and fast-forwarding starts. " i_ I_ "appears in the viewfinder. Press the button during playback of tape, and the tape is played back in the forward direction approximately 3 times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded content. Press "PLAY" to return to normal playback mode or press "STOP/EJECT" to stop tape movement NOTE: You can also visually scan forward when the Camcorder is in record!Pause (stand-by) mode bY Pressing 1 and hod ng
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"REC/PAUSE" Button This button is used to control the camcorder. When this button is pressed with the camcorder set to the recording mode, the tape runs to start recording. "REC" appears in the viewfinder. When this button is pressed again, " "appears instead of "REC" and the tape stops and the camcorder enters the record/pause (stand-by) mode. I NOTE: This button maybe also Used to display a still picture during playback mode.] Power Zoom Switch/"TRACKING" Control • This switch performs zooming
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I NOTE: Push in the center of the Cassette all the way until it is latched by the cassette holder. 4. Press the cassette holder. The holder will latch in the operating position. Removing a cassette Press "STOP/EJECT" The cassette door will open automatically Remove the cassette. 1 Connect the POWER SOURCE (See pages 9 and 10) 2. Insert the cassette. 3. Press and hold the small button on "CAM/OFFNIDEO", and then slide it to the "CAM" position. The camcorder will enter record/pause mode automatica
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]] _i :---£_---'_- D._" _' NOTE: If you have a cassette tape that has a!ready been partiallyrecorded on and you want to record the 1 remaining blank section, see "QUICK EDIT"on page 27. 1 In record/pause (stand-by) mode, tap "REW/REVIEW", and the last few seconds of the recorded scene is played back inthe reverse direction and then played back in the forward direction. 2. When the tape reaches the end of the scene you have just recorded, the camcorder returns to the record/pause (stand-by) mode.
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Still When "REC/PAUSE" is pressed during playback, a still picture can be seen To start again press "REC/PAUSE" and playback will be resumed. Forward and Reverse Search When you press "F.FWD" or "REW/REVIEW" during playback, the tape will be played back at a speed about 3 times faster than the normal playback speed, and you can easily locate a certain spot on the tape. Press "PLAY" to return to normal playback mode or press "STOP/EJECT" to stop tape movement. '_F,F_ _ _J_l When the tape reaches
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Thedateandtimecanberecorded onyourtapestoactasa handyreference whenviewing themata later time. Usethefollowing procedure to setupthisdisplay forthecurrent dateandtime. Thetimebackup batteryisrechargeable. Charge thebackup battery everytwomonths. Set"CAM/OFFNIDEO" to "OFF" position and connect a charged battery or AC adaptor/charger to the camcorder for 24 hours. Make sure that the current time is displayed correctly before you start recording. NOTES: The backup battery should be charged every tw
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12:00 AM 11/ 5/1999 5 Press "F.FWD" or "REW/REVIEW" to select year, and then press "STOP/EJECT". 12:00 AM 11/ 5/1999 6 Press "F.FWD" or "REW/REVIEW" as many times as may be required to select correct hour, and then press "STOP/EJECT". 7. Repeat step 6 to select minute and AM/PM 10:30 AM 11/ 5/1999 8 After setting AM or PM, press "DATE/TIME" to change the display and start the internal clock It is recommended that you press "DATE/TIME" to match the time signal. NOTE: After the date and time are s
