User manual HITACHI VM-E230A

[. . . ] Table of Contents HITACHI Instruction Manual 8mm Video Camcorder VM-E230A HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC. 6740 Campobello Road 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd. , Norcross, GA 30093 Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 Tel. 905-821-4545 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII, INC 3219 Koapaka Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 Tel. 808-836-3621 Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. [. . . ] Otherwise, the holder will not click into place and the tape may be slack which could lead to damage. Note: If TAPE flashes in the viewfinder, remove the cassette and check that the tape is not Getting Started damaged, is not slack or no dust adheres to it, etc. After making sure that there is no abnormality, reinsert the cassette. If TAPE reappears, see "Troubleshooting" on page 53. Removing a Cassette Slide the EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow. Protecting Recorded Material Protect 8mm cassettes from accidental erasure by sliding the tab on the side of the cassette towards the opposite side until the tab is completely visible. Slide the tab in the opposite direction, until the tab disappears, to record on the cassette again. Using the Linear Time Counter The linear time counter displays the tape run in hours, minutes, and seconds, helping you to keep track of how long you've been filming or time you have left to film before running out of tape. Turn the camcorder on to display the linear time counter. The linear time counter keeps track from when you load a cassette into the camcorder and clears to 0:00:00 when the cassette is ejected. Remaining Tape The tape remaining display shows the remaining tape that can be used for recording and playback, using seven dashes. This feature is handy when recording since it lets you know how long you can record on the loaded tape. Insert a cassette into the camcorder and start recording or playback; 10 seconds later, the remaining tape will be displayed. When the cassette is ejected, the display will disappear. " " is displayed for 10 seconds after the tape starts to run. Note: The tape remaining display appears 10 seconds after the tape starts to run. Note: When the remaining tape time becomes less than about three minutes, TAPE END Getting Started flashes in the viewfinder. Setting the Date and Time Take the time to set the date and time now. The date and time can be recorded on your tapes to act as a handy reference when viewing them later. Use the following procedure to set up the display for the current date and time. Note: Be sure to insert the clock battery before setting the date and time. Although the date and time can be set without the clock battery inserted, they will disappear when the battery providing power to the camcorder is removed. Make sure that the current time is displayed correctly before you start filming. 1. Load the battery ("Loading the Batteries: Camcorder batteries" p. 15). Press the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM. Press the DATE/TITLE button and look into the viewfinder. [. . . ] Insert six batteries. General Maintenance TAPE DISPLAY Symptom Tape appears in the viewfinder. Check Point & Correction Have you moved the camcorder or cassette from a cold place to a warm place so that its temperature changed abruptly?If the temperature has changed, remove the cassette and set the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to OFF, then wait for about one hour and remove it several times. If the indication is still shown in the viewfinder, use a cleaning tape to clean the heads and replace the cassette. Specifications General Specifications Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions 211mm) Weight hood, lens cap or Operating temperature Storage temperature 6V DC 5. 3W (when recording) 3-11/16" W x 4-3/4" H x 8-5/16" D (94mm x 120mm x 1. 87 lbs (approx. [. . . ]