Hitachi VM-8400LA Uživatelský manuál

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1HITACHI Instruction Manual Video Camcorder VM-8400LA HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC. (AMERICA), INC.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 10IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 1. Save these instructions--This page c

ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER (EVF) 11ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER (EVF)  Set the viewfinder to the position shown in the figure when carrying the camcorder or s

ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER (EVF) 12focus adjustment.

LCD MONITOR 13LCD MONITOR When using the LCD monitor during recording and playback and playback, you can adjust the brightness of its screen and th

LCD MONITOR 14 • If the LCD monitor is turned 90* so that it faces the same direction as the lens when the camera signal is being recorded during rec

ACTIVE SCREEN 15ACTIVE SCREEN The camcorder automatically brightens the backlight of the LCD monitor when you are recording a bright subject outdoo

ACTIVE SCREEN 16NOTES: • The AC adaptor/charger cannot charge the battery and operate the camcorder at the same time. • When using the AC adaptor/cha

ACTIVE SCREEN 17

CHARGING THE BATTERY 18CHARGING THE BATTERY 1. Plug the AC adaptor/charger power cord into AC electrical outlet. 2. Attach the battery to the AC a

CHARGING THE BATTERY 19battery tends to discharge if not used for an extended period of time. If the battery is stored for a extended length of time

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

INSERTING AND REMOVING CASSETTES 20INSERTING AND REMOVING CASSETTES A power source must be connected before inserting or removing cassettes. Once c

IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS 21IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS click for image of camcorder click for image of camcorder click

MAKING A SAMPLE CAMERA RECORDING 22MAKING A SAMPLE CAMERA RECORDING 1. Connect the power source. 2. Insert the cassette. 3. Unfold the extension

MAKING A SAMPLE CAMERA RECORDING 23 7. Press "REC/PAUSE" to stop recording. Press the button again to resume recording. The " " i

MAKING A SAMPLE CAMERA RECORDING 24an image of yourself; the image displayed on the LCD monitor will be the reverse of a mirror image.

PLAYBACK 25PLAYBACK You can view recorded pictures on the 3-inch LCD monitor immediately after recording. • If you connect the camcorder to your TV,

PLAYBACK 26Using still When "REC/PAUSE" is pressed during playback, a still picture can be seen. To start again press "REC/PAUSE"

DATE/TIME SETTING 27DATE/TIME SETTING The date and time can be recorded on your tapes to act as a handy reference when viewing them at a later time

DATE/TIME SETTING 28 6. Press "F.FWD" or "REW/REVIEW" as many times as may be required to select correct hour, and then press &qu

DATE RECORDING 29DATE RECORDING When the date has been set, the camcorder will enter the automatic date recording mode automatically. Specify the r

PRECAUTIONS 3PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF E

AUTO FOCUS 30AUTO FOCUS The camcorder focuses the subject in the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor automatically. The range of object with w

AUTO FOCUS 31 6. Objects moving rapidly. 7. Dark objects.

DISPLAY BUTTON 32DISPLAY BUTTON When "DISPLAY" is pressed, the information on the shutter speed, tape remaining, remaining battery level,

DISPLAY BUTTON 33

REMAINING TAPE 34REMAINING TAPE When "DISPLAY" is pressed so the display appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor, the tape remaining disp

DIGITAL ZOOM 35DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom increases the magnification of the power zoom by 2 times. You must place the subject you wish to magn

DIGITAL ZOOM 36 NOTES: • To return to the original zoom position, press "INST. ZOOM" so that "I.ZOOM" disappears from the viewfin

DIGITAL EFFECTS RECORDING 37DIGITAL EFFECTS RECORDING The digital processor in this camcorder allows you to record pictures and add special effects

DIGITAL EFFECTS RECORDING 38viewfinder or LCD monitor. The image in the viewfinder or LCD monitor will become negative. 3. Press "REC/PAUSE&quo

DIGITAL EFFECTS RECORDING 393. Press "REC/PAUSE" to start recording. • To release the mosaic mode, press "DIGITAL EFFECT " repeat

PRECAUTIONS 4Caution: Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold area to a warm humid area. Give the camcorder 2 to 3 ho

FADE IN /FADE OUT 40FADE IN /FADE OUT Use the fade feature to add a professional touch to your recordings. Use "DIGITAL FADE" to select o

FADE IN /FADE OUT 412. Press "REC/PAUSE" to stop recording; the fade begins automatically and "REC" flashes until the fade ends.

INDEX SIGNAL RECORDING 42INDEX SIGNAL RECORDING Indexing your tapes while recording makes it easy to find desired program segments when you play ba

TITLE RECORDING 43TITLE RECORDING You can easily create and record personalized titles on your videos with the camcorder's built-in titler. O

TITLE RECORDING 44 NOTE: Character may flash, however it will be recorded correctly without flashing. 7. After creating the title, press "TITLE&

TITLE RECORDING 454. Press "TITLE" to erase the display from the viewfinder or LCD monitor. Chart of characters available in the titler A

AUDIO DUBBING 46AUDIO DUBBING The audio dubbing feature lets you record new audio (sound) on a previously recorded tape without erasing the origina

AUDIO AND VIDEO DUBBING 47AUDIO AND VIDEO DUBBING The audio and video dubbing feature lets you record new audio (sound) and video (pictures) simult

AUDIO AND VIDEO DUBBING 48 10. Press the "REC/PAUSE". Dubbing will start and will stop when the counter reads "0000M"

RECORDING TV PROGRAMS 49RECORDING TV PROGRAMS If your TV or VCR has video/audio out jacks, you can record the TV program with camcorder. 1. Connec

PRECAUTIONS 5• Titler • Index signal recording • Audio / video Input function • Audio / video dub • Audio dub • Built-in automatic camera light *

VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV 50VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV To play back a tape recorded on your camcorder and view it

VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV 511. Disconnect the VHF antenna leads from the rear of the TV receiver. NOTE: Leave the UHF antenna leads

CAMCORDER TO VCR DUBBING 52CAMCORDER TO VCR DUBBING If you wish to exchange or copy some of your friend's favorite home recordings, the follow

USING THE BUILT-IN CAMERA 53USING THE BUILT-IN CAMERA Use the built-in camera light if you wish to shoot objects in dark places. When "LIGHT&qu

USING THE BUILT-IN CAMERA 54• Replace only with the specified lamp (optional) to reduce the risk of fire. To replace the lamp of camera light To rem

ATTACHING THE OPTIONAL TELE OR WIDE CONVERTER LENS 55ATTACHING THE OPTIONAL TELE OR WIDE CONVERTER LENS 1. Remove the lens hood. Turn the lens hoo

TROUBLESHOOTING 56TROUBLESHOOTING Your camcorder is a highly sophisticated instrument. It has been carefully checked and adjusted at the factory und

TROUBLESHOOTING 57Symptom Check Point & Correction The " " indication in the electronic viewfinder flashes to indicate battery is disc

TROUBLESHOOTING 58CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER If dust or foreign matter adheres inside the viewfinder, clean it by using the fol

HEAD CLEANING 59HEAD CLEANING • Picture playback may become blurred or be interrupted. This does not mean that the recorded program has been erased.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 6IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video produ

HEAD CLEANING 60Pickup device 1/4" C.C.D. Lens diameter 46 mm

HOTLINE 61HOTLINE For U.S.A. only HITACHI Service Hotline To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U.S.A. DIAL TOLL FREE

ACCESSORIES ADD EXCITEMENT 62ACCESSORIES ADD EXCITEMENT We know that once you discover how much your VM-8400LA can add to your life you will want t

ACCESSORIES ADD EXCITEMENT 63FILTER KIT VM-FL60K 99.95 RF CONVERTER VM-RF80A 39.95 SHOULDER STRAP VM-SS70 14.95

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 7cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 8 Ventilation -- Slots and openings

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 8professional antenna installer. USE 14 Cleaning -- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 9registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.