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Instruction Manual
Video Camcorder
VM-6500A
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.
QR31032 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 1998 Printed in Japan KY-T
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- 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................................................................................................3 FEATURES .........................................................................................................................................................................4 ACCESSORIES.....................................................................................................
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PRECAUTIONS - 3 - 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 part of this unit. 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 t
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 4 - device may be damaged. Dangerous includes: Inside a car with the windows closed and in direct sunshine. Near heating appliances. Do not point the electronic viewfinder to direct sunlight; it could damage the viewfinder. The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is made by highly precise technology. More than 99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are effective, but some (less than 0.01%) may not appear as coloured bright dots. This does not indicate a fau
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 5 - 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 th
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 6 - kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 11 Accessories -- Do not place this video product on an unstable card, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only 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 th
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTOR/CHARGER - 7 - 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.
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ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER (EVF) - 8 - cleaning. "Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to 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 c
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POWER SOURCES - 9 - To use the electronic viewfinder without eyeglasses on, adjust the diopter control for optimum focus adjustment. POWER SOURCES WHEN USING WITH THE BATTERY (Provided) To attach, align the mark " " of the battery with that of the camcorder so that the battery fits into the grooves, and slide the battery downward, as illustrated. To remove the battery: Push and hold "BATTERY EJECT" lever, then slide the battery to the upside and remove. WHEN USING
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CHARGING THE BATTERY - 10 - 1. Connect the small plug of the car battery cord to the "DC IN 9.6V" jack of the camcorder. 2. Connect the other end of the car battery cord to the car's cigarette lighter socket. NOTES: The car battery cord is designed to be used only with automobiles having a 12-volt negative ground system. To prevent fire or shock hazard or damage to your camcorder, please use only the specified car battery cord. CHECKING THE BATTERY When the " " indication appears
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CHARGING THE BATTERY - 11 - Charging time and operation time Charging time about 2 hours Operation time about 1 hour NOTES: The operation time depends on how often you use zoom and recording pause. Charge the battery after use and store it at normal room temperature. Recharge your battery at least once every six months. The battery is a lead-acid battery. This battery tends to discharge if not used for an extended period of time. If the battery is stored for a extended length o
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IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS - 12 - IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS Click here for diagram. 1 Diopter Control Use this control to focus the viewfinder. 2 Microphone Sensitive to sounds coming from the direction in which the camera is pointed. 3 Lens (with Lens Cap) F1.4 (4 ~ 64 mm) 16:1 power zoom lens features auto focus and auto iris functions. 4 Color Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Displays what the camcorder tens sees. The electronic viewfinder also functions as a
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IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS - 13 - 12 These buttons are used for title making buttons when "TITLE" is pressed. (See "TITLE RECORDING" on page 28.) These buttons may be also used to set the date and time during pause (stand-by) mode. (See "DATE/TIME SETTING" on page 22.) 13 "REW/REVIEW" Button Press this button during stop or fast forward mode, and fast-rewinding starts. " " appears in the viewfinder. Press the button during playback of tape, and the tape is played back
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IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS - 14 - Dis plays the shutter speed according to the lightning condition. "ZOOM" appears when the digital zoom is engaged. Displays the zoom position for several seconds when the power zoom switch is operated. Indicates the operating modes; "REC" appears during the record mode. " " appears during the rewind mode. " " appears during the fast forward mode. " " appears during the record/pause (stand-by) mode. Show s ta
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INSERTING AND REMOVING CASSETTES - 15 - 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 9 and 10.) 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 cassette holder.
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INSERTING AND REMOVING CASSETTES - 16 - NOTES: If the erase prevention tab on the cassette is removed, the "TAPE" indication in the viewfinder flashes for several seconds and the camcorder will not enter record/pause mode. See page 8 for "EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT". 4. Now, press "REC/PAUSE" to start shooting the picture. The "REC" indication appears in the viewfinder and you are now recording the picture you see through the viewfinder. 5. Press "REC/PAUSE" to stop recording. Pres
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PLAYBACK - 17 - played back in the 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. Recording starts again when "REC/PAUSE" is pressed again. NOTE: When "REW/REVIEW" is pressed once, the camcorder enters the instant review mode, and when it is held depressed, the camcorder enters the quick edit mode. PLAYBACK You can view recorded pictures
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DATE/TIME SETTING - 18 - 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. NOTE: There will be some noise (interference) in the forward or reverse search pictures while visually scanning. AUTOMATIC REWIND When
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DATE/TIME SETTING - 19 - 2. Press "DATE/TIME". Date and time appear in the viewfinder and "'1" flashes. 12:00 AM 1/ 1/1999 3. Press "F.FWD" to select correct month. Hold button down to advance rapidly. If you go past the month you want to set, press "REW/REVIEW". When the correct month appears, press "STOP/EJECT". 12:00 AM 11/ 1/1999 4. Press "F.FWD" to select correct date. Hold button down to advance rapidly. If you go pa
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DATE RECORDING - 20 - 10:30 AM 11/ 5/2000 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 set, " AUTO" appears and the camcorder enters the automatic date recording mode. See "DATE RECORDING" on page 23. To correct date/time information after starting the date/time 1. Press and hold "DATE/TIME", and then pr
