User manual HITACHI VM-H835LA

[. . . ] Important Safety Information HITACHI Instruction Manual 8mm Video Camcorder VM-H835LA 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 HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC. [. . . ] Load the battery ("Loading the Batteries: Camcorder batteries" p16). Press the red 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. Use the F. FWD, REW/REVIEW and STOP buttons to select the proper day, year, hour, minute, and AM or PM. 12:00 AM 11/ 5/1997 4. After setting the AM/PM, press the DATE/DISP. The display changes and the internal clock starts. 6:30 AM 11/ 5/1997 29 Basic Techniques Note: After the date and time are set, " AUTO" appears and the camcorder enters the automatic date recording mode. See "Date Recording" on page 35. The flashing cursor appears at the month. Move to where you need to make the correction with the STOP button and use the F. FWD and REW/REVIEW to correct. button to set the corrected date and time. Basic Techniques The batteries are in place and charged, the date and time are set, and you are familiar with the controls its time to make a recording. Hooking up the camcorder to your TV is not complicated but give yourself plenty of time to ensure connections are correct. This section guides you through basic recording and playback. Practice the basic techniques of recording and playback on something unimportant such as traffic or a short tour of your backyard. 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-H835LA 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 16 ~ p17). Open the LCD monitor and insert a cassette ("Inserting and Removing Cassettes, " p18). If you want to view the picture being recorded on the LCD monitor, leave the monitor open. [. . . ] Should you have any questions regarding in-warranty service, operation or technical assistance, please contact: Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd 68 Accessories Add Excitement Norcross, GA 30093 Tel 770-279-5600 Hitachi Sales Corporation of Hawaii 3219 Koapaka St. /Honolulu, HI 96819 Tel 808-836-3621 Accessories Add Excitement We know that once you discover how much your Hitachi VM-H835LA can add to your life you will want to use these accessories for even more excitement. Converter lenses and car cords are just a few of the matching accessories available to you from Hitachi. Hitachi takes you to wherever your imagination leads. Available Accessories APPEARANC PURPOSE PARTS E NO. [. . . ]