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HITACHI
Instruction Manual
8mm Video Camcorder
VM-E230A
HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC.
(AMERICA), INC. 6740 Campobello Road
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093 Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8
Tel. 770-279-5600 CANADA
Tel. 905-821-4545
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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Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 2 For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................... 7 Important Safeguards ..............................................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Using Forward and Reverse Search ............................................................................................... 37 To Play Back a Recording at Double the Normal Speed............................................................. 37 Advanced Techniques ............................................................................................................................... 39 Date Recording..................................................................
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Table of Contents Make sure that FOCUS does not appear in the viewfinder. If it is displayed, press FOCUS Control buttons to erase it................................................................................................................. 58 Auto-Focus does not operate if a special effects filter is attached. ............................................ 58 The created title does not appear................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Video Recorder Specifications ......................................................................................................... 60 Camera Specifications....................................................................................................................... 60 Accessories Add Excitement..................................................................................................................... 62 Available Accessories............................
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For Your Safety For Your Safety The CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch turns the camcorder 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 camcorder off and attach the lens cap. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The camcorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. Identifications of caution marks This symbol warms the user that uninsulated voltage wit
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For Your Safety reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
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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 camcorder and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future refe
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Important Safeguards 7 Power-Cord Protection -- Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience 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 b
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Important Safeguards respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead- in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna- discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See example below: EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING 13 Power Lines -- An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, o
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Important Safeguards e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. 19 Replacement Parts -- When replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock or other h
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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-AC 85A. 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 re
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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 camcorder 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 camcorder quickly and confid
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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 camcorder and all accessories. 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 camcorder is functioning properly, but the solid-state pickup device (C.C.D) usually causes this as an inhere
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Before You Begin 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 address:
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Before You Begin During shooting attach the lens cap as shown in the figure to prevent it from being lost.
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Getting Started 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 instr
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Getting Started Additional Information To use a battery in optimum condition: • Use the battery until the low charge light ( ) flashes. Using a battery for a short time and then recharging it may shorten the operation time. • 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 char
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Getting Started before storing the camcorder in its case or carrying the camera recorder around to avoid damaging the viewfinder or camcorder. CAUTION: Do not hold the unit by the electronic viewfinder when carrying as this could cause a malfunction. 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.
