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SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS - 1 -
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Instruction Manual
Video Camcorder
VM-7500LA/VM-8500LA
HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC.
(AMERICA), INC. 6740 Campobello Road
1855 Donroch Court, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8
San Diego, California 92173 CANADA
Tel. 770-279-5600 Tel. 905-821-4545
Thank you for choosing the video camcorder. For maximum pleasure and convenience please read these
simple instructions before operating your camcorder.
QR31031 ©Hitachi, Ltd.
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SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS - 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS .....................................................................................................................................................3 PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................................................................................................4 FEATURES ...............................................................................................
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SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS - 3 - SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside
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PRECAUTIONS - 4 - PRECAUTIONS 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. When you are not using the camcorder, switch off the power and attach the lens cap. When you shoot at a scene which contains an extremely bright object such as the the sun or a light source, a bright vertical bar may appear in the picture. Your camcorder is functioning properly, but the
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 5 - Flying Erase Head No Yes This instruction manual shows the illustrations for the VM-8500LA. * This video camcorder with this marking incorporates high-quality picture technology and is compatible with any video cassette recorder bearing the mark. With this camcorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture whether on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on the LCD mon
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 6 - 2 Retain Instruction -- 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 - 7 - 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of gro
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTOR/CHARGER - 8 - c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation. e. If the video product has bee
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ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER (EVF) - 9 - Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical". ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER (EVF) Set the viewfinder to the position shown in the figure when carrying the camcorder or storing it in the carrying case. Turn the viewfinder to the position shown below when shooting pict
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LCD MONITOR - 10 - Do not hold the diopter control side. EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT To use the electronic viewfinder without eyeglasses on, adjust the diopter control for optimum focus adjustment. LCD MONITOR When using the LCD monitor during recording and playback, you can adjust the brightness of its screen and the angle of the monitor. Opening the LCD monitor 1. Press the "OPEN" button to open the LCD monitor.
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LCD MONITOR - 11 - NOTE: Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen NOTE: Even when the picture on the LCD monitor is adjusted, the recorded video will not change. 1. Connect the power source. (See pages 10 and 11.) Press the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM or VIDEO. 2. Use the bright control on the side of the LCD monitor to adjust the brightness
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ACTIVE SCREEN - 12 - clearly. If the LCD screen becomes dirty, use a soft cloth to wipe off the dirt. If the camcorder is used in a cold place and becomes to cold, the LCD screen will be dim for a while after the power is turned on. When the temperature inside the camcorder rises, the brightness of the picture will become normal. Do not hold by the LCD monitor as this could cause a malfunction. Open the LCD monitor by 90° before changing its direction. If you were to attempt to in
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ACTIVE SCREEN - 13 - WHEN USING WITH THE AC ADAPTOR/CHARGER (Provided) 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. When using the AC adaptor/charger to power the camcorder, the batte
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CHARGING THE BATTERY - 14 - CHECKING THE BATTERY When the " " indication appears in the viewfinder and flashes while the camcorder is being operated with a battery (provided), it indicates that the battery charge is low. Charge it or replace it with a charged battery. Press the "DISPLAY" button. The remaining battery power level will appear in the viewfinder. When the battery is fully charged, " " is displayed. After several minutes, the symbol will change to " ". When the battery i
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CHARGING THE BATTERY - 15 - 2. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor/charger. Align the mark " " on the battery with that of AC adaptor/charger and push the battery flush with the AC adaptor/charger and slide it in the direction of arrow. NOTE: You must remove the DC cord from the AC adaptor/charger to charge the battery. If the DC cord is connected, the "CHARGE" light will not light. 3. The "CHARGE" light will be lit while the battery is accepting a charge, and will go out when the battery
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INSERTING AND REMOVING CASSETTES - 16 - INSERTING AND REMOVING CASSETTES A power source must be connected before inserting or removing cassettes. Once connected, cassettes can be inserted or removed whether the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is on or off. Inserting a cassette 1. Connect the POWER SOURCE. (See pages 10 and 11.) 2. Press "STOP/EJECT". The cassette door will open automatically. 3. Insert the cassette so the transparent window is toward you and the arrow toward the casse
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IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS - 17 - IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS Click here for diagram. Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Displays what the camcorder lens sees. The electronic viewfinder also functions as a convenient monitor during playback of recorded material. For VM-8500LA Diopter Control Use this control to focus the viewfinder. Speaker You can listen to the recorded sound. "OPEN" button Push this button to open the LCD monitor Bright Control Use this to
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IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS - 18 - NOTE: When you fade scenes in and out, the sound will also fade in and out with the picture. (See page 32.) "LIGHT" Switch (only for VM-8500LA) When this switch is set to "AUTO", the camera light turns on or off automatically according to the brightness of the object. When the switch is set to "ON", the camera light turns on. Set the switch to "OFF" to turn the light off manually. "STABLE PIX" (Electronic Image Stabilizer) Button (only for
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IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS - 19 - When the tape counter is displayed in the viewfinder, pressing this button resets the counter to "0000". "DISPLAY" Button If this button is pressed, the tape counter, remaining battery power level, etc. appear in the viewfinder and the tape's 0000M position is stored in memory. If the camcorder is connected to a TV/monitor receiver, the same display as that in the viewfinder appears on the screen. (See "DISPLAY BUTTON" and "MEMORY" on page 27
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IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS - 20 - NOTE: When the camcorder is in record/ pause (stand-by) mode, pressing and holding this button will play the tape at normal speed. Click here for diagram. "BATTERY EJECT" Lever Releases the battery attached to the video camcorder. Cassette Holder Press "STOP/EJECT" in the stop mode to open the cassette holder. Be aware of the cassette direction when inserting. NOTE: Power source must be connected to open the cassette holder. "DC IN 9.6V"
