User manual HITACHI VM-E535LA

[. . . ] HITACHI Instruction Manual 8mm Video Camcorder VMVMVM-E535LA / VM-E635LA HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), Inc. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd. , Norcross, GA 30093 Tel. 770-279-5600 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII, INC 3219 Koapaka Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 Tel. 808-836-3621 Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. [. . . ] Hold down the small button in the opener as you slide it to CLOSE. However, you need not hold it down to slide the opener to OPEN. Attaching the Shoulder Strap Thread the ends of the provided shoulder strap through the slots at the back of the camcorder and thread through the shoulder straps' buckles. Note: Make sure that the straps are securely fastened before using the shoulder strap to carry the camcorder. Using the Linear Time Counter The linear time counter displays the tape run in hours, minutes, and seconds, helping you to keep track of how long you've been filming or time you have left to film before running out of tape. Turn the camcorder on to display the linear time counter. The linear time counter keeps track from when you load a cassette into the camcorder and clears to 0:00:00 when the cassette is ejected. 27 Getting Started Remaining Tape The tape remaining display shows the remaining tape that can be used for recording and playback, using seven dashes. This feature is handy when recording since it lets you know how long you can record on the loaded tape. Insert a cassette into the camcorder and start recording or playback; 10 seconds later, the remaining tape will be displayed. When the cassette is ejected, the display will " is displayed for 10 seconds after the tape starts to run. " Note: The tape remaining display appears 10 seconds after the tape starts to run. Note: When the remaining tape time becomes less than about three minutes, "TAPE END" flashes in the viewfinder or LCD monitor. Setting the Date and Time Take the time to set the date and time now. The date and time can be recorded on your tapes to act as a handy reference when viewing them later. Use the following procedure to set up the display for the current date and time. Note: Be sure to insert the clock battery before setting the date and time. Although the date and time can be set without the clock battery inserted, they will disappear when the battery providing power to the camcorder is removed. Make sure that the current time is displayed correctly before you start filming. 1. Load the battery ("Loading the Batteries: Camcorder batteries" p16). Press the red 28 Getting Started button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM. button and look into the viewfinder or LCD monitor. The date and time should appear in the lower right with the "1" flashing. 12:00 AM 1/ 1/1997 3. Pressing the F. FWD button gives you higher numbers while the REW/REVIEW button gives you lower numbers. Select the right month and press STOP button. [. . . ] If the indication is still shown in the viewfinder, use a cleaning tape to clean the heads and replace the cassette . . 63 General Maintenance Specifications General Specifications Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions Weight cassette Operating temperature Storage temperature 7. 2V DC 4. 3W (when recording/LCD monitor OFF) 5. 4W (when recording/LCD monitor ON) 4-1/8" W x 4-1/2" H x 9-7/16" D (104mm x 115mm x 239mm) 2. 03 lbs (approx. 920g) without battery pack or 32°F ~ 104°F (0°C ~ 40°C) -4°F ~ 140°F (-20°C ~ 60°C) Video Recorder Specifications Format 8mm Record/playback Two video record/playback heads Video signal EIA standard NTSC color Tape speed 14. 3mm/sec Video input 1. 0Vp-p, 75 ohm Video output 1. 0Vp-p, 75 ohm Audio input -7. 8dBs (316mVrms) Audio output -7. 8dBs (316mVrms) Fast forward/rewind time Less than 8 minutes with P6-120 cassette Camera Specifications Scanning 525 lines/60 fields/30 frames Required minimum illumination 0. 8 lux (4 lux measured by EIA method) Pickup device 1/4" C. C. D. only HITACHI Service Hotline To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U. S. A. [. . . ]