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Instruction Manual
8mm Video Camcorder
VM-H725LA / VM-H825LA
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 fa
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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 .................................... 8 Read This First...........................................
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For Your Safety - 3 - Connecting to a Television with a VCR Attached.......................................................................... 29 Connecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In Jacks..................................................... 29 Connecting to a Television without Audio In and Video In Jacks ............................................... 30 Playing Back Your Recording with AV Optical Link System (only form VM-H825LA)............. 30 If any abnormality or tro
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For Your Safety - 4 - General Maintenance............................................................................................................................. 53 Cleaning the camcorder Heads........................................................................................................ 53 Cleaning the Lens and Picture Tube of the Electronic Viewfinder ............................................. 53 Periodic Maintenance ........................................................
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For Your Safety - 5 - WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND FULLY INSERT PLUG. WARNING: Many television programs and films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home videotaping of copyrighted materials. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This camcorder can use and video cassettes. It automatically determines the loade
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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 fut
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Important Safeguards - 7 - 9 Attachments -- Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not have been modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire. If in doubt, con
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER - 8 - 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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Read This First - 9 - 18 Equal to or less than 100 16 Equal to or less than 150 11. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. 12. Do not disassemble charger: take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. 13. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance
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Before You Begin - 10 - • Easy to use • 3-inch color liquid display (LCD) monitor • 24x zoom ratio • Instant zoom • Multi-function TV/Cam remote control • Recorded date search • Automatic title recording • Differences between models VM-H725LA/H825LA VM-H725LA VM-H825LA EIS function No Yes AV optical link system No Yes • This instruction manual shows the illustrations for the VM-H825LA. With this camcorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture w
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Before You Begin - 11 - 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 addre
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Getting Started - 12 - 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 instruct
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Getting Started - 13 - • It is recommended to refresh a battery before recharging it when it has not been used for long time; otherwise its operation time becomes short. Press the refresh button. After refreshing is complete, the REFRESH light turns off and the CHARGE light turns on and charging begins automatically. Refreshing a fully charged battery takes approximately 5 hours (VM-BP84), adding considerable time to battery charging. With repeated normal charging and use the battery wi
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Getting Started - 14 - 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 1. Pull out the battery holder. 2. Insert the battery with the "+" terminal facing up.
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Getting Started - 15 - 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 control making sure that it is fully inserted. WARNING: KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN A
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Getting Started - 16 - 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 battery. 4. While pushing down the battery, slide it to the right until it "clicks" into place. 5. After installing the battery, close the cover. Hold the OPEN lever and align the tabs on both sides of the cover with the end of the attachment section. Note: If the OPEN lever is flat, the cover will not clos
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Getting Started - 17 - Removing the Battery Pack 1. Lift the OPEN lever and pull it up. The power supply attachment cover will open. 2. Push the side of the battery in the direction of the arrow. A click will be heard and the battery is released. 3. Remove the battery and close the cover. Checking the Battery's Charge A battery charge indicator is located on the upper right corner of the viewfinder. One of three symbols displays when the battery is used. This symbol indicates a fully
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Getting Started - 18 - 2. Lift the battery holder plates at the center of the attachment holder. 3. Insert six alkaline batteries with the correct polarities. 4. After installing the batteries, close the cover. Hold the OPEN lever and align the tabs on both sides of the cover with the end of the attachment section. Note: Use only "AA" alkaline batteries marked "LR6". (Manganese batteries cannot be used to power the camcorder.) Note: It is recommended that you use alkaline batterie
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Getting Started - 19 - camcorder (this will be at your own expense). Note: Do not let the batteries or the terminals of the camcorder get dirty. If they are dirty, use a dry cloth to wipe off the dirt completely. Note: It is recommended that you use a battery pack to power the camcorder when using a DC camera light. If a camera light is used when the camcorder is powered by batteries, the required supply voltage will be very short and the camcorder will turn off soon. Note: When the batte
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Getting Started - 20 - 1. Plug the car battery cord into the car's cigarette lighter socket. 2. Connect one end of the DC cord (provided) to the DC IN jack of the camcorder. Connect to other end of the DC cord to the DC OUTPUT of the car battery cord. Note: Only use the car battery cord with cars having 12/24 volt negative ground system. Inserting and Removing Cassettes A power source must be connected before inserting or removing cassettes. Once connected cassettes can be inserted or r
