User manual HITACHI VM-6500A

[. . . ] -1- Instruction Manual Video Camcorder VM-6500A HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC. 1855 Donroch Court, San Diego, California 92173 Tel. 770-279-5600 HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC. 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA Tel. [. . . ] "T": Picture becomes telescopic gradually. · Used when playing a tape recorded on another VCR. Ejecting the cassette returns the tracking to the normal position. 22 Lens Cap Tab · Place the lens cap on this tab when you are ready to record a scene. The tab also prevents the lens cap from swinging around on its cord. 23 Hand Strap Adjust to best fit to your hand. 24 "BRIGHT" Control Use to adjust the viewfinder brightness. See page 33. 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. The cassette door will open automatically. Insert the cassette so the transparent window is toward you and the arrow toward the cassette holder. Slide the cassette into cassette holder as far as it will go. NOTE: Push in the center of the cassette all the way until it is latched by the cassette holder. The holder will latch in the operating position. Removing a cassette Press "STOP/EJECT". The cassette door will open automatically. Remove the cassette. MAKING A SAMPLE CAMERA RECORDING 1. Press and hold the small button on "CAM/ OFF/VIDEO", and then slide it to the "CAM" position. The camcorder will enter record/pause mode automatically. 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". 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. [. . . ] It needs to be modified to work properly with camcorder * Tape is damaged. Turn it off during playback. Picture bends at the top of TV screen. Color of your TV screen is too bright, too faint or change. CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER If dust or foreign matter adheres inside the viewfinder, clean it by using the following procedure. To prevent scratching, use a soft non abrasive cloth, swab or lens cleaning paper. 3. [. . . ]