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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HITACHI
Instruction Manual
8mm Video Camera/recorder
VM-H71A
Hitachi Home Electronics (America), HITACHI (HSC) CANADA,
INC.
Inc. 3300 Trans Canada
Highway, Pointe Claire,
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093 Quebec, H9R1B1,
CANADA
Tel. 404-279-5600 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. You've chosen the best 8 mm
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................................... 2 For Your Safety................................................................................................................... 4 MOISTURE.................................................................................................................... 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..........................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Connecting to a Television without Audio In and Video In Jacks ....................... 38 Simple Playback (Using the Electronic Viewfinder) .............................................. 39 Using Still ..................................................................................................................... 39 Using Forward and Reverse Search ....................................................................... 39 Advanced Techniques ..........................
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For Your Safety For Your Safety The CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch turns the camera/recorder 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 camera/recorder off and attach the lens cap and terminal cover. WARNING: WHEN OUTDOORS, DO NOT USE AC ADAPTER/CHARGER, USE ONLY BATTERY PACK, TYPE: VM-NP500H Illustrated below is the label on the bottom of your unit. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage w
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For Your Safety technology. More than 99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are effective, but some (less than 0.01%) may appear 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 interfere
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For Your Safety viewfinder. Remove the cassette and set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to OFF, with the case open. 6
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 Camera/Recorder and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy plac
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 8 Ventilation -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat regist
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS USE 14 Cleaning -- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 15 Object and Liquid Entry -- Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product. 16 Lightning -- For added protection
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 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-AC500A. 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 only
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Read This First 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 camera/recorder 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 camera/recorder quickly and
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Before You Begin 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 camera/recorder. 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 camera/recorder is functioning properly, but the solid-state pickup device (C.C.D.) usually causes this as an inherent ch
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Before You Begin Components and Accessories Check that you have all the following components and accessories before preceding. 1. AV stereo output cable with S-VIDEO plug 2. Battery pack 3. AC adapter/charger 4. Shoulder strap 5. External power cord 6. Remote control 7. Remote control battery 8. Remote control bag 9. Microphone cap 10. Brush 11. Terminal cover 12. Lens cap 13. Edit remote control 14. Batteries for edit remote control Optional RF Output Adapter If yo
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Before You Begin accessories, please see the optional accessory listing found on page 65. WATER-RESISTANT Water-Resistant Structure Your camera/recorder uses three packings as shown below to provide a water-resistant structure. Case To Check the Packing 1. Open the case so the end of the bracket is positioned as shown in the figure and pull the bracket forward to release it. 2. After checking, replace the bracket to its original position. CAUTION How to Handle the Water-res
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Before You Begin How 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. Note: After using the camera/recorder, wipe off the sand or water droplets carefully from the case before opening it. Since water droplets or sand may remain under the snap, release the snap in the condition shown in the figure and wipe off the water droplets or sand carefully. 2. Open the case in the direction of the arrow. 3. To close th
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Before You Begin cover. Pull the cover forward to open it. 2. To close the battery compartment cover, press both sections marked "PUSH" simultaneously and make sure that a click is heard. Also check that the BATT EJECT lever is aligned with the mark as shown in the figure below. How to Open and Close the Jack Cover 1. To open, turn the knob on the jack cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Align the post on the cover with the hole in the case. NOTE: The plug can easily be inse
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Before You Begin To Prevent Condensation When the camera/recorder is moved from a cold place to a warm place, leave it for a while until it reaches the ambient temperature before opening the case. Be careful that no water droplets or snow flakes enter when opening the case. If they enter, the humidity inside rises and condensation is likely to occur. Moisture also condenses on the lens. If moisture condenses on the lens, clear pictures cannot be recorded. Dry the camera/recor
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Getting Started Getting Started This section guides you through the initial preparation of the camera/recorder. 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 camera/recorder. 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
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Getting Started recording is finished, etc. (Load a battery in the camera/recorder. Refer to "POWER SOURCES" on page 19.) 1. Set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch of the camera/recorder to "OFF". 2. Connect the external power cord plug to the DC OUTPUT jack on the AC adapter/charger. 3. Attach the other end of the external power cord into the installation section at the bottom of the camera/recorder. 4. Plug the AC adapter/charger power cord into an AC outlet. The in- camera battery charge light
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Getting Started Charging time 8.5 hours (maximum) Using an Optional Car Adapter/Charger (Hitachi VM-CA500A) 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 camera/recorder via the external power cord, set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch of the c
