User manual HITACHI VM-H725LA

[. . . ] For Your Safety -1- i Instruction Manual 8mm Video Camcorder VM-H725LA / VM-H825LA Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd. , Norcross, GA 30093 Tel. 770-279-5600 HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC 3300 Trans Canada Highway, Pointe Claire, Quebec, H9R 1B1, CANADA Tel. 514-697-9150 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII, INC 3219 Koapaka Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 Tel. [. . . ] Once familiar with how the machine works you can move to the more sophisticated features with less stress. Let's get started! Making a Basic Recording The Hitachi VM-H725LA/H825LA uses PROGRAM AE auto exposure that automatically selects the optimum shutter speed (either 1/60, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, or 1/4000 of a second). The iris adjusts automatically in response to shutter speed. Connect the camcorder to a power source ("Loading Batteries; Camcorder Batteries, " p 15 ~ p17). Open the LCD monitor and insert a cassette ("Inserting and Removing Cassettes, " p18). Press the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM. appears and the camcorder is now ready to record. When you are ready to record press the Start/Stop button. REC appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor and the camcorder records the picture you see in the viewfinder or LCD monitor. To stop recording press the Start/Stop button and REC disappears from the viewfinder or LCD monitor replaced by . This places the camcorder in standby. Note: If the LCD monitor is opened or closed (the monitor picture is switched between the viewfinder and LCD monitor) during recording, the on-screen display will disappear for about one second. It is recommended that you do not switch the picture during recording as the date or title superimposed in the picture being recorded will disappear for about one second. Note: If the LCD monitor is opened or closed during recording, several white stripes may appear in the picture, but this does not indicate a fault. However, these stripes are recorded with the picture, so it is recommended that you do not close or open the LCD monitor during recording. Note: TAPE flashes in the viewfinder or LCD monitor when the tab on the side of the cassette is completely visible. Note: TAPE END flashes in the viewfinder or LCD monitor when about 3 minutes or less remain of the tape cassette. Note: If the camcorder is left in record/pause mode for more than 5 minutes, the camcorder turns off automatically. To restart it press the Start/Stop button and the camera returns to record/pause mode. Playback Basic Techniques - 28 - You can view recorded pictures on the 3-inch LCD monitor immediately after recording. Hold down the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO. Press the REW button to the position where you want to start playback. Press the PLAY button and play back the tape. To adjust the volume for the internal speaker, adjust the VOLUME control at the bottom of the camcorder. [. . . ] Hitachi takes you to wherever your imagination leads. Available Accessories Click to see Available Accessories To place an order for any of these items call our toll free number or use the ordering form on page 67. 1-800-995-4500 More Available Accessories Click to see More Available Accessories To Order in the United States In Canada - Please use Canadian order form in French version of this manual - Page 67. By Phone To place an order by phone, have your VISA, MASTERCARD, or DISCOVER card ready and call the toll-free number (8:00AM ~ 6:00PM East Coast Time - workdays). 1-800-995-4500 By Mail Complete the order form on page 67. Detach it and send it to the following address with your credit card information, money order, or check (in U. S. [. . . ]