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For Your Safety - 1 -
Instruction Manual
8mm Video Camcorder
VM-H100LA
Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093 3300 Trans Canada Highway, Pointe Claire,
Tel. 770-279-5600 Quebec, H9R 1B1, CANADA
Tel. 514-697-9150
HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII, INC
3219 Koapaka Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
Tel. 808-836-3621
Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. Please take time to become familiar with the m
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For Your Safety - 2 - For Your Safety......................................................................................................................................... 3 Important Safeguards .............................................................................................................................. 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER .................................... 7 Read This First............................................................
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For Your Safety - 3 - Using the Tiltable Monopod and Camera Mount........................................................................... 42 Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens ................................................................... 43 General Maintenance............................................................................................................................. 44 Cleaning the Camcorder Heads......................................................
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Important Safeguards - 4 - as colored bright dots. This does not indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the limits of current technology. Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
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Important Safeguards - 5 - 2 Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings -- Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions. 4 Polarized Plug -- This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
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Important Safeguards - 6 - with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 11A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER - 7 - e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. 19 Replacement Parts -- When replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can pr
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Before You Begin - 8 - • A quick index for the information you use most often (this page). • A detailed table of contents directing you to specific information quickly (page 10). Get to know your video camcorder by using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We appreciate your business. Quick Index Charging the Battery.....12 Making a Basic Recording.....28 Playing Back Your Recording.....28 Using Power Zoom.....37 Camera Menu Features.....40 Using the Wireless Remote Control.....46 D
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Before You Begin - 9 - 9. Sunshade of LCD screen 10. Connector cap 11. LCD cleaner 12. Soft carrying case 13. Tiltable monopod 14. Camera mount 15. 3.5m extension cable Optional RF Output Adapter If you wish to connect this camcorder to a television that does not have audio/video input jacks you will need to use the optional RF adapter model VM-RF86A. The RF output adapter can be purchased by calling the telephone number below. For your convenience Visa, Master Card, and American Exp
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Getting Started - 10 - • Do not leave the camera under warm water. Even if it is less than 3.3 feet (1m) deep, the warm water could enter the camera and cause it to malfunction. To Prevent Condensation • When the camcorder is moved from a cold place to a warm place, leave it for a while until it reaches the ambient temperature. • Be careful that no water droplets or snow flakes enter the camcorder. If they enter, the humidity inside rises and condensation is likely to occur. • Moisture a
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Getting Started - 11 - 4. Plug the AC adapter/charger power cord into an AC outlet. The green power light of the camcorder turn on. When charging is finished, the light turns off. Note: The CHARGE light on the AC adapter/charger does not turn on. Note: The CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch must be in "OFF" position to charge the battery inside the camcorder. Note: The camcorder becomes warm during charging, but this is normal. Note: If the battery is left in the camcorder, the battery power will decr
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Getting Started - 12 - 1. Connect the car adapter/charger to the car's cigarette lighter socket. The power light turns on. 2. Attach the battery to the car adapter/charger. The charge light turns on and charging starts. The light turns off when charging is finished. Note: When the car adapter/charger is connected to the camcorder via the external power cord, set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch of the camcorder to "OFF". Charging is not done when it is set to "CAM" or "VIDEO". Note: Read the ins
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Getting Started - 13 - Adjusting the Hand Strap Adjust the hand strap to best fit your hand. After adjustment, hook the hand strap's pad securely. Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to protect the lens when carrying or storing the camcorder. During shooting attach the lens cap as shown in the figure to prevent it from being lost. Using the Soft Carrying Case House the camcorder and accessories in the soft carrying case as shown in the figure after attaching the lens cap and LCD sunshade
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Getting Started - 14 - Loading Batteries Install the remote control battery now to prevent misplacing it. Remote Control Battery 1. Push the tab to the right of the remote control and hold it, then remove the battery holder. 2. Insert the battery with + facing up shown in figure above. 3. Replace the battery holder with battery in the remote control making sure that it is fully inserted. WARNING: KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS. IF SWALLOWED CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY
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Getting Started - 15 - Removing the Battery 1. Push the BATT. EJECT lever to open the battery compartment cover. 2. Push the battery release lever in the direction of the arrow; the battery will come out. Pull the battery forward to remove it. Note: The battery is ejected by the force of a spring. Be careful not to drop the battery. Checking the Battery's Charge A battery charge indicator is located on the upper right corner of the LCD monitor. One of three symbols displays when the
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Getting Started - 16 - 1. Plug the AC adapter/charger power cord into an AC outlet. Make sure that the wide blade fits into the wide slot. If it doesn't fit try reversing it. If you still cannot make it fit into the outlet either contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet, or use a polarized cord or outlet accessory. 2. Attach the external power cord to the camcorder. 3. Connect the external power cord plug to the DC OUT jack of the AC adapter/charger. Note: The AC adapter/ch
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Getting Started - 17 - 3. Push the cassette holder, which is embossed PUSH LOCK, until it "clicks" into place. The camcorder automatically closes. Caution: Be sure that you push the cassette holder embossed PUSH LOCK to close the holder. Otherwise, the holder will not click into place and the tape may be slack which could lead to damage. Note: If TAPE flashes on the LCD monitor, remove the cassette and check that the tape is not damaged, is not slack or no dust adheres to it, etc. Afte
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Getting Started - 18 - a cassette into the camcorder and clears to 0:00:00 when the cassette is ejected. Note: Press the COUNTER RESET button of the remote control to reset the linear time counter to 0:00:00. Note: If M is displayed beside the linear time counter, the counter value is stored in memory. (See "Memory Feature" on page 46 for details.) Remaining Tape The tape remaining display shows the remaining tape that can be used for recording and playback, using seven dashes. This featu
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Getting Started, Identifying Controls - 19 - Note: Press to move the (hand) mark up or press to move it down. The selected option (pointed at by (hand) turns green. 4. Press the fast forward button. The date display changes as follows and the date setting mode is entered. 5. Press the fast forward or rewind button to display the month you want to set. Pressing gives you higher numbers while gives you lower numbers. 6. Press the stop button to set the month. Use , and to
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Getting Started, Identifying Controls - 20 - A power source must be connected before cassettes can be inserted or removed though the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch may be set to OFF ("Inserting and Removing Cassettes", p.19). 8. Power Indicator This lights red when the camcorder is turned on and lights green when the battery in the camcorder is being charged. 9. CAM/OFF/VIDEO Power Switch Hold down the red button as you slide the switch to CAM or VIDEO. 10. Power Zoom Lever Use this to zoom autom
