User manual HITACHI VM-H81A

[. . . ] TABLE OF CONTENTS HITACHI Instruction Manual 8mm Video Camcorder VM-H81A 1 Hitachi Home Electronics (America), HITACHI (HSC) CANADA, INC. 3300 Trans Canada Highway, Pointe Claire, 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd. , Norcross, GA 30093 Quebec, H9R1B1, 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. [. . . ] Start/Stop Button When the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is in CAM and the record mode select switch is in the START/STOP position, press this button to start recording. When pressed a second time the camera pauses. When the record mode select switch is in the HOLD TO REC, records while the Start/Stop button is held depressed and it enters the record pause mode when the button is released. During playback use this button to stop the tape temporarily. Pressing a second time resumes normal playback. BATT EJECT (Battery Eject) Lever Slide this lever to open the battery compartment cover when loading a battery and removing it. Power Supply Attachment Load the battery (provided) here. Battery Release Lever (blue) Press this lever to remove the battery from the camcorder. Cassette Holder A power source must be connected to the camcorder before a cassette can be inserted or removed. EJECT Button A power source must be connected before cassettes can be inserted or removed though the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch may be set to OFF ("Inserting and Removing Cassettes, " p. 21). Record Mode Select Switch START/STOP: Pressing the Start/Stop button alternates between recording and recording pause. HOLD TO REC: The camcorder is set to recording while the Start/Stop button is held depressed and it enters recording pause when the button is released. External Power Attachment Section Attach the external power cord (provided) here. Tripod Mounting Threaded Socket Use this threaded socket to mount the camera/recorder to a tripod. Stand Lift the fitting for a simple stand. TV Control Buttons Used for controlling the TV. AVX: Used for recording picture and sound from an auxiliary input. VOLUME: Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the volume. CHANNEL: Top ( ) button switches to the next higher channel, bottom ( ) button switches to the next lower channel. For these to operate, you must have preset your channels. Camcorder Remote Control The shaded buttons on the remote control have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder. Zoom Switch This switch performs zooming electrically. [. . . ] J - This plan does not constitute an insurance policy. It is the owner's responsibility to insure for loss of the product and for any damages which might occur and for loss or damages to any other object and for personal or property liability caused directly or indirectly by the product. 70 HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) Hitachi VIDEO PRODUCTS are guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and material. If any failure resulting from either workmanship or material defect should occur under normal and proper usage within the period stated hereunder from the original provable date of purchase, such failure should be repaired at no cost to the buyer, provided the defective product is brought to a HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER in Canada. NOTE: The GOLD CARD becomes the proof of your warranty. it assures you of a personalized quality service and it is accepted by our authorized service centres everywhere in Canada. However, to receive your exclusive Hitachi GOLD CARD, you must include a copy of your bill of sale with the return portion of this warranty registration card. [. . . ]