User manual HITACHI VM-8400LA

[. . . ] TABLE OF CONTENTS HITACHI Instruction Manual Video Camcorder VM-8400LA HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd. , Norcross, GA 30093 Tel. 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 Tel. 905-821-4545 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII, INC. [. . . ] and date - Automatic date recording This option records the date automatically once a day at the beginning of recording for 10 seconds. NOTES: · The camcorder records the same date when; -the cassette is replaced. -the recording is less than 10 seconds long. · If the date changes while recording continues over 10 seconds, the new date is recorded for about 10 seconds the next time you make a recording. and date - Automatic title and date recording This option records the date and created title (see "TITLE RECORDING" on page 35) automatically once a day at the beginning of recording for 10 seconds. Date only - Date recording The camcorder records the date with the picture all the time. No display - No date recording The camcorder does not record the date. Date and time - Date and time recording The camcorder records the date and time with the picture all the time. 3. NOTES: · When and date display is selected, the date disappears about 10 seconds after recording is started. · When and date display is selected, the title and date disappear about 10 seconds after recording is started. 29 AUTO FOCUS AUTO FOCUS The camcorder focuses the subject in the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor automatically. The range of object with which auto focus can be used · On "T" side: about 2. 6 feet (80 cm) from the lens surface to infinity. · On "W" side: about 3/8 inch (1 cm) from the lens surface to infinity. The auto focus will not work under the following conditions 1. Objects not in the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor. 2. Objects at far and near positions at the same time. 3. Objects lit by spotlight or neon signs etc. 4. Objects behind glass with water droplets or dust on it. 5. Objects with almost no difference in brightness such as a white wall. 30 AUTO FOCUS 6. Dark objects. 31 DISPLAY BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON When "DISPLAY" is pressed, the information on the shutter speed, tape remaining, remaining battery level, etc. is displayed. · When "DISPLAY" is pressed so the display appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor, the same display appears on the screen of the connected TV/monitor receiver. TAPE COUNTER When "DISPLAY" is pressed so the display appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor and recording or playback is performed, the counter indicates the amount of tape transported as a 4-digit number. NOTE: Counter changes to 0000M when cassette is ejected. MEMORY When the tape counter with memory indication appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor, a tape that is being rewound automatically stops when the counter reads approximately "0000M" This is useful if there is a section of tape you want to review immediately after recording or if you want to return to the same point several times in a row. The tape counter and memory indicator "M" appear. [. . . ] Consult your VCR service center to determine recommendations for normal maintenance based upon your location, use patterns and machine age. SPECIFICATIONS General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions: Weight Operating temp. Video Recorder Section Format Record/playback system Video signal Tape speed Video input Video output Audio input Audio output Fast forward/rewind time Camera Section Scanning Required minimum illumination 9. 6V DC 9W (nominal) 4-3/4"(W) x 8-3/8" (H) x 13-1/8" (D) 121(W) x 213(H) x 334(D) mm 4. 7 lbs (2. 15 kg) 32°F ~ 104°F (0°C ~ 40°C) -4°F ~ 140°F (-20°C ~ 60°C) VHS Two video record/playback heads plus a flying erase head EIA standard NTSC color 33. 35 mm/sec. 1. 0 VP-p, 75 ohm 1. 0 Vp-p, 75 ohm -7. 8 dBs (316 m Vrms), more than 47 kohm -7. 8 dBs (316 m Vrms), less than 1 kohm Less than 6 minutes with T-120 cassette 525 lines/ 60 fields/ 30 frames . 8 lux 59 HEAD CLEANING Pickup device Lens diameter 1/4" C. C. D. [. . . ]