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For Your Safety - 1 -
Instruction Manual
8mm Video Camcorder
VM-H620A / VM-H720A
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 familia
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For Your Safety - 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS For Your Safety................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safeguards .......................................................................................................... 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ................ 9 Read This First ........................................................................................................
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For Your Safety - 3 - Simple Programmable Edit (Edit remote control is optional accessory)............ 46 Controlling Your TV with the Camcorder's Remote Control ................................ 49 Using Audio/Video Dubbing...................................................................................... 50 Recording Television Programs............................................................................... 51 Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens ...................
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For Your Safety - 4 - For Your Safety The CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch turns the camcorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn the camcorder off and attach the lens cap. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The camcorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. Identifications of caution marks This symbol warms the user that uninsulated volta
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For Your Safety - 5 - particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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Important Safeguards - 6 - Important Safeguards In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video camcorder and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for fu
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Important Safeguards - 7 - bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer's instructions have been followed. 9 Attachments -- Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Caution: Maintain
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Important Safeguards - 8 - 16 Lightning -- For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it its left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable-system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges. SERVICE 17 Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage o
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER - 9 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 1. Save these Instructions -- This page contains important safety and operating instructions for AC Adapter/Charger Model VM-AC 85A. 2. Before using AC Adapter/Charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) AC Adapter/Charger, (2) battery and (3) product using battery. 3. Also read all instructions on pages 4 and 5. 4. Caution -- To reduce risk of injury, charge
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Read This First - 10 - Read This First To guide you, we've included: • A "Before You Begin" section containing important cautions for your family's safety as well as instruction for getting your video camcorder ready for use. Please read and understand this section thoroughly before moving on. • A "Getting Started" section to familiarize yourself with the controls and prepare you for recording. • A "Basic Techniques" section to allow you to use your video camcorder quickly and confidentl
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Before You Begin - 11 - Before You Begin Any problems that occur as a result of any of the following conditions will not be covered by our warranty. Be careful that no water, dust or sand enters the camcorder and all accessories. When you shoot at a scene which contains an extremely bright object such as the sun or a light source, a bright vertical bar may appear in the picture. Your camcorder is functioning properly, but the solid-state pickup device (C.C.D) usually causes this as a
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Before You Begin - 12 - Optional RF 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 (R). The RF adapter can be purchased by calling the telephone number below. For your convenience Visa, Master Card, and American Express credit cards are accepted. The RF adapter can also be purchased by mail by sending either money order or your credit card information to the following ad
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Before You Begin - 13 - Lens Cap Using the lens cap string: Pass the string through the lens cap and grip belt and attach it as shown in the figure. Removing the lens cap Always 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.
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Getting Started - 14 - Getting Started This section guides you through the initial preparation of the camcorder. None of these processes are complex. Set aside some time, relax, and familiarize yourself with this quality instrument. Enjoy getting to know all about your Hitachi 8mm camcorder. The more comfortable and familiar you are with the machine and its features, the more you can make it do for you. Let's get started! It is crucial that you read and understand all the safety instructio
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Getting Started - 15 - Refreshing a fully charged battery takes approximately 4 hours (VM-BP82G), adding considerable time to battery charging. With repeated normal charging and use the battery will gradually lose operating time. When operation time becomes too short to be useful, replace the battery. If the POWER light begins to flash during charging, remove the battery and then reattach it to the AC charger/adapter. If the POWER light continues to flash after several attempts to attach
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Getting Started - 16 - Eyepiece Adjustment To use the electronic viewfinder, turn this control for your optimum focus adjustment. Adjustment the Hand Strap Adjust the hand strap to best fit your hand. After adjustment, hook the hand strap's pad securely. Loading Batteries Install the batteries to prevent misplacing them. Clock Battery
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Getting Started - 17 - 1. Pull out the battery holder. 2. Insert the battery with the "+" terminal facing up. 3. Fully insert the battery holder into the camcorder. Remote Control Battery 1. Push the tab to the right of the remote control and hold it, then remove the battery holder. 2. Press the PLAY button and hold it for about two seconds. 3. Insert the battery with the "+" terminal facing up as shown in the figure. 4. Replace the battery holder with battery in the remote contr
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Getting Started - 18 - Note: Keep the batteries in a dark, cool, dry place. Camcorder Batteries Using Battery Pack Before you install the battery for the first time it must be fully charged. Refer to "Charging the Battery" on page 12 for details. 1. Lift the OPEN lever and pull it up. The power supply attachment cover will open. 2. With the battery compartment facing you, align arrow on the battery with the arrow on the camcorder. 3. Once the arrows are aligned, push down on the batt
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Getting Started - 19 - Note: If the OPEN lever is flat, the cover will not close. Note: Always remove the battery from the camcorder after use. Note: We cannot guarantee against malfunctions of the camcorder which occur when you use battery packs other than those specified. Note: Always attach a battery by the procedure described here. Attaching a battery forcibly could damage it. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Lift the OPEN lever and pull it up. The power supply attachment cover will op
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Getting Started - 20 - This symbol indicates a partially charged battery. This flashing symbol indicates a battery nearly out of power. Use an alternate power source or charge the battery before continuing to use the camcorder. Using Alkaline Dry-Cell Batteries The camcorder can be powered by six alkaline dry-cell batteries inserted into the power supply attachment holder. The continuous operation time of the camcorder depends on the type of alkaline batteries used. Please ensure that CAM
