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Hitachi VMD975LA User's Manual

1. PARTS NO APPEARANCE PURPOSE PARTS NO ji APPEARANCE PURPOSE Rechargeable Rechargeable E LHon battery VM RPI 1 LHon battery VM BPL30 oooman VM BPL13 1350mAh Type Type Rechargeable maw Filters for spe yxy epi Leon battery ves cial effects eae C6000mAN Type CAR BATTERY CORD DC CORD Dc power VM source for CC80A camcorder KIT using cigarette lighter socket To place an order for any of these items call our toll free number 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA E63 To Order in the United States By Phone 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 In Canada Please use Canadian order form in French version of this manual Page 64 FOR AUTHORIZED HITACHI SERVICE FACILITY IN CANADA P ease consul the following telephone number 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 E64 HITACHI
2. struc Fli E B VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA eka ra A HITACHI AMERICA LTD HITACHI CANADA LT HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 1855 Dornoch Court 6740 Campo San Diego C CA 92154 7225 Mississauga Ontario 2L8 CANADA Tel 1 800 5 1 800 Tel 1 800 HITAC 1 800 448 2224 2 fake time to become familar with the manual and how Thank you for buying a Hitachi product Please if i set Up Keep Rha andy for future reference hy 3393 Hitachi Lid 2001 Printed in Japan O1 G HE QR For Your Safety portant Informatio he CAM OFF MIDEO switch turns fhe camcorder on and off leaving the date time feature unaffec jed if the unit is to be left unattended for a long period of time turn the camcorder lens door off and close the WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD USE THE REC OMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY The camcorder and AC adaptor have the follow ing caution marks CAUTION A A ent AM RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK VA DO NOT OPEN Identifications of caution marks This symbol warns the user that unin sulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electrical shock Therefore it is danger ous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit This symbol alerts the user that import ant literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit
3. iain Portrait Mode Sal ect hig mode when recording a subject portrait standing out from a blurred backgr ound VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA E41 Using the Backlight Compensation The camcorder contains an auto iris that adjusts the lens aperture depending on the available light widening it under low light conditions and narrowing if when bright light is available When the cam corder is turned off the iris fully closes When you are filming a subject in front of a bright ly lit background press and hold the BLC button It will correct the lighting on the tape BLC Button Locking the White Balance This camcorder adjusts the white balance automatically auto white balance Using the menu you can lock the optimum white balance set in the auto white balance status Menu Select Buttons mS REW me J Sl STOP N OY NOI SELECT MENU Button T Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM Press the MENU button The menu display will MENU Q WHITE BAL f M AUTO 00 appear t lt MENU gt END L 3 Press the STOP or PLAY button to select WHITE BAL REAN E E a E42 REC MODE DISPLAY LCI DEMO Aut luat 5 Press the MENU button The me MENU EIS OFF D ZOON X100 i AUDIO MODE 16B1T SP COIL UT nu display will disappear from the LCD monitor or viewfinder Note if the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is s
4. e If PB MODE AUTO is specified from the menu screen AUTO SENSING will flash in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor and the camcorder will start oe pala the inserted tape Note While AUTO SENSING Is flashing the cam corder will nof accept a pie other than EJECT and POWER OFF Note The display that appears in the viewfinder oron the LCD monitor during playoack will differ as follows depending on the tape and function used Tape or function Ea Display SP p Digital 8 i LP Ste None He TAPE E is an upgrade recording function equiva lent to Hi8 on a standard 8 mm tape TAPE is mounted in Hitachi VM H765LA VM H665LA VM 16751 A camcorders J Open the LCD monitor and then adjust the angle of the monitor Opening the LCD Monitor p14 2 Hold down the small button on the CAM OFF y IDEC J switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO the REW button to rewind the tape i Fast forwarding the tape press FF ess the PLAY bits on and play back the tape adjust _the volume press the CUS VOL contro buttons When either but o D 5 PTJ med y rep Ya 5 Qog E32 d pictures on the LCD monitor immediately after recording FOCUS VOL Control Buttons ton is pressed the volume adjustment display jill appear on the LCD monitor for about 5 sec ae Press A to increase the volume or pres to decrease it After 5 seconds the adjustment dis
5. while the end position is being searched for _When the required position is located the cam corder enters the stop mode and SEARCH disappears from the viewfinder or LCD moni tor Photo Search for VM D975LA E Note if you have ejected the cassette this function will not operate with that cassette When a cassette is inserted and the recording is started the position is identified as the record ing start position on that day Note If the clock battery is not inserted the date search function does not operate when the battery providing the power to the cam corder is removed Note When the cassette was recorded by another carncorder the date search function does not operate Note The date search function is released when you press the STOP button during date search mode Note If the recorded time is less than 30 sec onds the date search function may not oper ate normally The photo search function allows you to search forward or backward for stills recorded on tape Note Be sure that the date and time are set 1 Attach a power source and slide the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to VIDEO 9 Make sure that the sub power switch is in the PHOTO position and that PHOTO S appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor PHOTO S EEE EENEN Press the REW button to search for the preced ing still or the FF button for the following still PHOTO S 44 will appear while the pre
6. LO mS i i i lana i iy HITACHI 27 28 29 30 31 18 LCD Brightness Controls p14 19 2 5 inch LCD Monitor p14 20 Speaker p32 21 Power Supply Attachment Section p17 22 Clock Battery Compartment p13 23 5ub Power Switch p26 31 PHOTO for VM D975LA Pressing the Start Stop button will record still pictures Pressing the Start Stop button will start recording LOCK The camcorder will not enter the record mode even if the Start Stop button is pressed 24 Start Stop Button p26 31 33 This works as a recording start stop button in the CAM mode and as a playback pause button in the VIDEO mode 25 BATI EJECT Lever p18 Sliding and then holding this switch remove the battery from the camcorder 26 Shoulder Strap Slot p16 27 LCD Monitor OPEN Button p14 To open the LCD monitor STANDBY VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LaA 32 3 34 35 28 DATE Button p24 To set the date or display it 29 EFFECT Button p37 To record digitally processed image with digital effect added 30 TITLE Button p45 To select or create a title or display one 31 Menu Button p22 To display the menu 32 FOCUS VOL Control Buttons p32 36 CAM mode To switch between auto focus and manual focus or to control focus while in manual focus mode To control playback volume VIDEO mode 33 BLC Backlight Compensation Button p42 When recording a subject in br
7. i B j J vA Oh Note Reduce the volur low as possible when Tt you fall to do so the ple be distorted Note itis recommended that yo LCD monitor To sc Ver Note Decrease ine s corder when you connecting the c volume of The can the played baci Make sure inc mum during recording played back picture E54 Dubbing from the Camcorder to a VCR Connect the camcorder to a VCR fo copy your or a friend s home 8mm recordings to VHS Connections with an AV cable 1 Connect your camcorder to the VCR following Playing Back Your Recording on Your TV on pages 50 51 pi Turn on your VCR and place it in the camcorder input mode consult your VCR manual for details Operate the television as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR 3 Hold down the small button of the CAM OFF VIDEO switch while you slide the switch to VIDEO Insert the recorded tape in the camcorder and a blank tape into the VCR Set the VCR to record i Play the tape from the camcorder while record ing on the VCR Connections with an LLINK DV cable Note Ifthe VCR is connect oc to a Television and the VCR TV selec stor is set to VCR you can monitor the tape being dubbed Note Reduce the volume of the carmcorder as low as possible during du aS Otherwise the played back pictures could be distorted You can connect this camcorder to video equipment with a DV ter
8. obtained by placing a mirror at the nter of the screen ey om S U Normal Mode E38 MOSAIC Mosaic Mode The image in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni tor will be in mosaic ed a Bal aa Normal Mode _ j Mosaic Mode ART Ari Mode The image in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni tor will take on the look of an oil painting Normal Mode Ari Mode 3 Press the Start Stop button to start recording e To release special effects recording repeat edly press the EFFECT button in the record pause mode until the normal mode is restored HITACHI Using Fade Use the fade feature to add a professional touch fo your recordings Use the FADE button to select one of the six fade options Note if you press the EFFECT button after setting the fade function the facie function will pe released After setting the special effect mode reset the fade function Note The fade function cannot be used in the Photo mode s White fade Fades in from a white screen or fades out to a white screen af appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor Fade Out m Wipe fade The picture opens gradually from the center of a black screen or closes into the center to a black screen 7 appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor eln m Fad Fade Out e Mosaic fade Fade
9. Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask ihe service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to deter mine that the video product is in safe operating condition 21 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat ES Any problems following conditions will not be covered by our warranty E Do not shoot the sun directly Otherwise the lens will be faulty Be careful that no water dust or sand enters the camcorder and all accessories E When you shoot at a scene which contains an extremely bright object such as a light source a bright vertical bar may appear in the picture Your camcorder is func tioning properly but the solid state pickup device CCD usually causes this as an inherent characteristic Try to avoid shooting an excessive bright object di rectly that occur as a result of any of the Read This First To guide you we ve included An Important Information section containing important cautions for your family s safety as well as instruction for getting your video cam corder ready to use Please read and under stand this section thoroughly before moving on A Getting Started section to familiarize your self with the controls and prepare you for recording e A Basic Techniques section to allow you
10. how long you can record on the loaded tape Insert a cassette into the camcorder and sta recording or play back 10 seconds later the remaining tape will be displayed When the cas sette is scted the c display will disapp ear E is displayed for 10 seconds after the tape starts to run Nole The tope seconds after Note When th remaining diso pie ay appears 10 Using the Linear Time Counter The linear time counter displays ihe tape run in hours minutes and seconds helping you to keeg track of how long you ve been filming or time hove left fo im before running out of tape Note If vou engage fast forwarding or rewind ng with n eo orded tapes or tapes recorded the SP and LP modes mixed together the cCoO ounter re sacl ing may be incorrect Switching On Screen Using menu selection you c again afterwards 1 Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM Press th e MENU button Press the PLAY or STOP button to select DIS PLAY Press the REW or FF but ton to select the desired mode LCD Information on the tape remaining time counter etc is disp layed ont the LCD monitor splayed beside the time LCD LINE M is dis Demonstration Mode Using the menu you can switch the demon AM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM T Set the C Press the MENU button Press the PLAY or STOP button to select DEMO Press the RE W or FF
11. mm tapes cannot be record ed in the LP mode Indication on Recording time cassette SP mode LP mode 180 min 90 min 135 min 120 min 60 min 90 min 90 min 45 min 7 min 60 min 30 min 45 min 30 min 15 min 22 min HITACHI Recording Siill Pictures Photo for VM D975LA Using the PHOTO function you can record a stil on Hi8 PRE Digitals p tape It takes approximately 8 seconds to record one still Approximately 450 stills can be recorded on a 120 minute tape PHE or 60 minute tape Prin the SP mode and approximately 675 stills in the LP mode E When you are ready to record press the Start Stop button H will disappear gt will appear and the record indicator will light The camcorder will record the image displayed t the moment you press Start Stop as a still for 8 seconds UN Start Stop Button Sub Power Switch PHOTOS cots at ey Connect the camcorder to a power source See pages p20 y Insert a cassette Inserting and Removing When a 8 second still recording is finished H Cassettes p21 will appear again The camcorder will enter the If you want to view the picture being recorded standby status you can now record another still on the LCD monitor open the LCD monitor if if you want you want to view the picture in the viewfinder leave the LCD monitor closed p After recording slide the CAM OFF VIDEO Make sure that the sub
12. not appear wr the carncorder is powered by acaptor Knowing Remaining Battery Power Time if you use the VM BPL30 lithium ion battery foptional to power the camcorder you can find ing out how much camcorder operating time remains with the battery The VM BPL30 measures the battery consumption calculates the remaining battery time and displays it in minutes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Since the camcorder power consumption varies acc cording to how frequently autofocusing or zooming is used the displayed time may decrease or increase several minutes at a time or may not change for some time Note The remaining battery time will appear 10 15 seconds after the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set to CAM if will not appear in the VIDEO position Note When the rernaining time decreases fo 5 minutes or less the time display will disappear Wes recommend that you replace the battery earlier Note If you connec me remain X the VM BPL30 battery with and deshatone i up the correct be displayed ne baton is used at low temperatures iude perating Time with battery will be substantially rel fferent from the displayed time and the correct time may not appear Nole Ifthe battery which has been used at low temperature is Unen iiy used GT nor mal temperature al solay of remaining battery time wil be incorrect For disolay of correct remaining time fully charge the batery VM D9O7SL
13. power switch is in the switch to OFF position to turn off the cam PHOTO position corder Note You cannot change the mode or setting in the menu while you are recording a still Note You cannot record a still during setting or operation of the following functions Special Effects Fade Press the small button on the CAM OFF Note Do not shoke the camcorder when VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM The lens recording of a stil or mosaic like noise may be door will open automatically PHOTO H recorded in the picture appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni Note TAPE flasnes in the viewfinder or on the tor and the camcorder is now ready to record LCD monitor when the tab on the side of the e e en cassette is completely visible i Note TAPE END flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when about 3 minutes or less remain of the tape cassette i Note If the record pause mode continues for a PHOTO 4l more than S minutes the camcorder power will automatically turn off To turn on again press the Start Stop button on the camcorder The camcorder will reenter the record pause standby mode However Pressing the START STOP button on remote control will not return The camcorder to the record pause Grandby mode VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA E31 PASA 7 view recorde REW Button STOF Button If tape is inserted in the VIDEO mode Only during Hi 8 8 playback
14. the DISPLAY item on ine menu screen A Press the REW button and the tape stops at ES approximately where you reset the linear time 0 25 18 h counter This feature works in FF as well wa Note If there is a no signal recorded partion in Linear time counter with memory the middie of tape or if the Hi8 recorded por tion and Digitol 8 recorded portion are mixed on tape The memory stop function may not is ea Sar eee eee operate correctly Mote The memory function may not operate with LP recorded tapes or tapes recorded in the SP and LP modes mixed Creating and Recording a Title The titling function allows you to select one of nine Titles stored in camcorder memery or create anew title and record if You can choose from six languages to display stored titles English French Spanish German Italian and Chinese Select or create a title and personalize your recordings while at the same time keeping a permanent visual record of what is contained on a tape a wo LA gt a PLAY A iL si Title Sefing Buttons i l i TITLE Button AREE oe eae VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA E45 Selecting Stored Title Prememo Note Be sure to insert the clock battery before selecting a title Atthough a title cam be chosen without the clock battery inserted it will disap pear when the battery providing power fo the camcorder is removed 1 Connect the camcorder to a power sou
15. time now The date and time can be recorded on your tapes fo 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 cate 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 Date and Time Select Button ae iy nll f hy TSELECT I Load the battery Camcorder Power Sources Correcting the Date and Time DATE Button p20 Hold down the DATE button for at least 3 sec Press the small button on the CAM OFF onds The flashing cursor will appear at the VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM month Open the LCD monitor and p Move to where you need to make the correction then press the DATE button with the FF button and use the PLAY and STOP The date and time should to correct appear in the lower right Press the DATE button to set the corrected date with the 1 flashing 17 172000 and time Pressing DATE again will turn off the een es date time display 4 Pressing the PLAY button gives you higher numbers while the STOP button gives you lower numbers Select gai the right month and press FF 11 15 2000 button Use the PLAY STOP and FF buttons to select the proper day
16. to use your video camcorder quickly and confi dently before advancing to the more sophisti cated features of the Hitachi VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA e Advanced Techniques to help you with some of the exciting sophisticated features of the Hitachi VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA We hope you will take the time to learn about these functions since they have been designed for you You can use the video camcorder with out reading this section e A General Maintenance section to help keep your purchase in good repair E6 E Be sure not to leave the camcorder in a place where the temperature exceeds 140 F 60 C or the pickup device may be damaged Dangerous includes e Inside a car with the windows direct sunshine Near heating appliances E Do not leave the viewfinder lens and the liquid crystal display LCD screen facing sunlight for a prolonged period or the phosphore cent sur face of the cathode ray tube and the LCD panel may be damaged closed and in We want fhis manual to be as helpful as possible so if includes two easy ways to find the infor mation you need e A quick index for the information you use most often this page e A detailed table of contents directing you to spe cific information quickly page 8 Get to know your video camcorder by using this manual and get to know Hitachi We appreciate your business Quick index Charging the BA
17. to the video product due to lightning and power line surges VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA SERVICE 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video Ay yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to o service personnel 18 Conditions Requiring Service Unpiug thi product from the wali outlet and refer servicing to q rvice personnel under the following conditions When the power supply c carg or plug is damaged f liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product c Hf the video product has been exposed to rain or water d if the video product does not operate aan by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation e If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the vasa Joa exhibits a distinct change in ance this indicates a need for service o o perform 19 nas Parts When replacement parts are required have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety
18. unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to ates your obsolete outlet To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord renee or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure Hf you need an extension use 4 polarized cord 5 Power Sources This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure a the type of power supply to your home consult your video dealer or local power company For video products intended to op gt from battery power or oth s and extension ire oF are a a electric ge ee AC outlets and exter and so are frayed po ords da and broken plugs ey may result in Periodically examine the cord a and have it technician if app lat E4 ya e your enjoyment and proper use ing your video a and keep it in a handy pla NT SAFEGUARDS attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video p ety is a major factor in the design sears nies 3 acce ory equipment ce for future refe 7 Power Cord Protection Powe be routed so thai ih pinched by items pla attention to cords at where they exi 8 Ventilation vided for ventilation to ens product and to protect it fre not be blocked or covered by placing the vi
19. you engage FF button or REW but ton the picture will have some interference or noise in the viewfinder This is normal during search mode Only during Hi8 8 playback as are viua ape searcr i i a ii gt s are visuaily arch you the LCD in case of digital v viae VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA E33 Displaying Date Time during Playback During playback you can display the date time a recording was made Note if the date time is not previously set this function will not operate CSetting the Date and Time on page 24 1 Press the DATE button during playback The recording date time will appee DATE Button kr Pressing the DATE button again will turn off the date time display Note If you play back the tape portion record ed with the date not set pressing DATE will dis play the following Note This function will not work with HI8 8 recorded tapes E34 HITACHI Advanced Techniques The Hitachi VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA offers a diverse group of features that add interest and excitement fo your video Adding fades to smooth transitions creates video with a professional look As you learn and practice with these features think of situations that they might fit in and add a special touch VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA E35 Using Manual Focus 1 Press the FOCUS VOL contro buttons simul nae ee ae taneously FOCUS displays in the viewfinder ak os a
20. A VM D875LA VM D873LA Sia soare or battery use the CAMCOr der Note yourself or the LCD monitor is put back to carr corder with its screen facing to the side Note the battery is discharged midway and the camcorder will stop the battery is discharged imme it from the SANEA er en Note When the VM batery charge indicator lt charge it again r may a os ya oO od T A O sok eri En m aa ae org a 3 ZOOMIN The remaining battery time will not appear when you are recording an ee of If you eject and reinsert cassette after power will shut off When diately remove L30 battery is used the not match the egies battery time display din minutes in this case time display when using To display the correct remaining battery time on camcorder Fully charge the battery before use the camcorder Turn the camcorder on and leave it pointing a refer fo the remaining ta still subject for about 30 seconds Do not move the camcorder during this time if display does not change some time open close the LCD monitor while you a camcorder and are using the E19 Camcorder Power Sources You can use the charged battery pack AC adaptor provided or car battery cord optional to power the camcorder After use be sure fo remove the power supply Using Battery Pack s Attach the charged Pon paki to aTe cam corder Se
21. A VM D875LA VM D873LA E13 Operating Your Camcorder aS tn Sean Use the wireless remote control to operate the camcorder from a distance The PLAY F F REW STOP PAUSE START STOP and ZOOM buttons on the wireless remote control operate the functions of the cor responding buttons on the camcorder Alm the wireless remote control at the infrared receiver of the camcorder Note Use the wireless remote control within the range of the infrared receiver of the cam corder shown above Note The wireless remote control may not function in strong light such as direct sunlight or very bright artificial lighting Note Clear a direct path from the wireless remote control to the infrared receiver The wireless remote control won t work If an ob stacle blocks the infrared rays Note The remote control code of this cam corder is Hitachi code VCR2 If you have a VCR with the same code your Hitachi VCR may mal function when you use the camcorcer s wire less remote control Infrared receiver LCD Monitor When using the LCD monitor during recording and playback you can adjust the brightness of ifs screen and the angle of the monitor Opening the LCD Monitor decrease it After 5 seconds the adjustment dis 1 Press the OPEN button to open the LCD moni piey WEE culomance Aa ppe EOE Note Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder 0 00 55 OPEN Button
22. Dubbing from the Camcorder to a VCR 52 Using Audio Video Dubbing ccseeenee 53 Analog to Digital Conversion for VM PG PICA E caslicgre aes ceuditaien Alaa 54 Recording from your VCR or TV eee 54 TBC Time Base Corrector ON or OFF 56 Attaching a filter eesssserresnrrsceneivureerrerererrenns 56 Using the Built in DC Light for VM D975LA VM D875LA oeseri BF General Maintenance Cleaning the Camcorder Heads sesers 58 Cleaning the Lens and Picture Tube of the Electronic Viewfinder cceceee 58 Periodic Maintenance cceccccsceseesseeseeees 59 Troublesh otiNg enen a an OO Specification Sernin aaa nae 61 Available Accessories 0 0 OS HITACHI Getting Started This section guides you through the initial preparation of the cam corder None of these processes are complex Set aside some time relax and familiarize yourself with this quality instrument Enjoy getting fo know ail about your Hitachi 8mm camcorder The more comfortable and familiar you are with the machine and its features the more you can make it do for you Let s get started It is crucial that you read and understand all the safety instructions before you begin If you haven t read the safety instructions yet please fake the time to do so now Components and Accessories Check that you have all the following components and accessories before proceeding Battery pack VM BPL13 i Audio Video cable Pa
23. HEN o aucssrerorrerimrs 17 Setting the Date and TIME snor 24 Making a Basic Recording araia rent 26 ZOOMIN nanan aean a ar eo IQYDOCK cr A e haan E es ae 2 Dubbing from Camcorder to a VCR e S HITACHI Features Easy to use e Color liquid crystal display LCD monitor with speaker Color electronic viewfinder for VM D975LA Active screen Perfect power Lithium ion battery Built in DC light Gor VM D975LA VM D875LA e E Types of differences e X22 optical zoom ratio e X100 digital zoom ratio switchable to X500 e Digital effects Stable pix Electronic Image Stabilization EIS Fade in fade out Recorded date search i l O VM D97SLA wm D875LA J VM D873LA Built inDC light Yes Yes No Photo still E recording Yes No l No Analog n AIN gt E Digital OuD OUN No No Electronic 0 Ad inch color 0 4 inchb black 0 4 inch black viewfinder and white l and wW hite Recording of exter nt Mt inotanaloginout S y S O A o Audio _ Stereo Monaural O M Monaural With this camcorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture whether on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the v iewfinder The following text describes the operation as suming that the viewfinder i
24. ION Do not hold the unit by the light when carrying as this could cause amal func ction ve ve rennin Jeena VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA E57 General Maintenance Cleaning the Camcorder Heads Dirt can accumulate on the video heads on the camcorder causing the playback picture to become blurred or appear as if video information is lost This often means that the video heads are dirty Use a video head cleaner such as a dry type head cleaning tape to clean the heads If after cleaning the heads the picture does not clear up consult your nearest dealer or VCR service center for professional head cleaning Cleaning the Lens and Picture Tube of the Electronic Viewfinder The lens of the electronic viewfinder can be user cleaned if dust dirt or other foreign matter adheres toit pir a Reference Mark Eye AP Pull out NSN Turn the eye cup counter clockwise until it stops then pull it out to remove Clean the picture tube face and lens To prevent scratching use a soft non abrasive cloth swab or lens cleaning paper 3 Align the reference mark on eye cup with the top edge of notch and push the eye cup directly then turn the eye cup clockwise to secure it E58 HITACHI Periodic Maintenance A precision electromechanical device the Hitachi VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA requires maintenance after a period of normal use We expect that no mai
25. NS Symptom Check Point amp Correction LCD monffor or normal operation is interrupted corder s microprocessor fo malfunction temporar ly if random letters appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor or if normal operation is interrupt ed remove the power source and clock battery and then reattach them the camcorder functions wil return to thelr default settings A ee Random letters appear in the viewfinder or on the External interference may have caused the A E60 l HITACHI Specifications General Specifications Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Storage temperature 7 2V DC 5 5W when recording LCD monitor OFF 6 2W when recording LCD monitor ON VM D975LA 4 3 8 Wx 4 3 8 Hx 7 3 4 D 111 5 mm x 111 5 mmx 196 mm VM D875LA VM D873LA 4 3 8 W x 4 3 8 Hx 7 7 8 D 111 5 mmx 111 5 mm x 200 mm 1 88 Ibs approx 855g without battery pack and cassette 32 F 1O4 F 0 C 40 C 4 F 140 R 20 C 60 C Video Recorder Specifications Format Record playback Video signal Tape speed Video output Audio output Fast forward rewind time Camera Specifications Scanning Required minimum illumination Pickup device Lens Lens diameter Digital 8 mm Two video record playback heads EIA standard NTSC color SP 28 7 mm s LP 19 1 mm s 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm 7 8 dBs 316mVrms Le
26. Still To view a still picture during playback press the Note If you are freezing a picture with the Start Stop Press the Start Stop button again to LCD monitor closed then you will not be able resume playback If you leave the camcorder in to view a still picture with less noise when you rc play pause mode for more than 5 minutes the camcorder automatically stops the cassette to pre vent damage to the tape You can view a still pic ture with less noise on the LCD monitor Clear Sul Note During stil playback of HI8 8 recorded tape noise may appear or color may disap pear but this does not indicate a faut Note The stii picture will have several noise bars in the viewfinder and on the TV but this does not indicate a fault Using Forward and Reverse Search When looking for a particular point in your videotape use the FF button and REW button to find the spot quickly open the monitor Only during Hi6 8 play back Start Stop Button Press the FF button during playback to visually Note If you are using forward or reverse search scan the tape forward at a high speed Press the with the LCD monitor closed then you will not PLAY Button to return to normal playback be able to view pictures with less noise when you open the monitor Only during Hi8 8 play back Note if you engage fas forward or rewind dur ing playback of analog video nolse bars will appear in the searched picture if you engage fast f
27. Time during playback 34 Advanced Techniques Using Manual FOCUS essseseessrseeserrrenrarereennne 36 Using x500 Digital ZOOM eessrrssssrsrernsrnrsesses 36 Special Effects Recording ecsseserrereecere A7 Activating Special Effects Recording 38 tising Fade che chictents cases suvpextdcaeechcntarivereanpans 39 Using the PROGRAM AE Button ee 41 Using the Backlight Compensation es 42 Locking the White Balance cccseeeeeenees 42 Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer 43 Using Quick BGI sisstciisuneuchconrvesncesrauraaedereareys 43 Date BEGIN uitidcsetsdereancddtemeatateenn 44 Photo Search for VM D975LA osser 44 Using M MO pas wrskstoscventoe cemented arriari 44 Creating and Recording a Title ees 45 Selecting Stored Title Prememo sese 46 Creating a Title sssssesesserenrerrrnrerersrnarrrrererr 47 Recording Title on a Tape in the COIRCORIE otiia aE TRENTER EER 48 Recording a Title while Transferring a Tapae aa Aaaa eae aaah 48 Switching On Screen Display On Off ew 49 Setting Playback Mode srrerssssessrsrrnnesness 49 Setting Playback Audio Mode eerteeeees 49 Converting Analog Signal to Digital Signal for VM D975LA Pererr rr re errr ere ee rere ree eee eee 49 Playing Back Your Recording on Your TV Perr r rrr rr errr Terre rere eee ee ee eee eee ee 50 Connecting to Television or VCR with Audio Video Input Jacks ssseseerssrrerverran 50 Playing Back Your Recording on the TV COSTA ith ai a aidati EAE ENF 51
28. another cassette Color of your TV screen is too bright too faint or TV set has VIR circuit Turn H off during playback I change NE OEE OIIE Date search function does not operate Side the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to VIDEC insert the clock battery set the date and time theni start recording 1 Do not remove the clock battery of ter recordi ing Do not eject the recorded cassette Leave it in the i camcorder oon BATTERY CONDITION Check Point amp Correction Symptom The Wr indication in the electronic viewfinder or Try another battery or charge the battery 7 on the LCD monitor flashes to indicate battery is dis charged e This does not indicate a fault ff is because the power consumed by the LCD monitor and viewfinder is different Check Point amp Correction Symptom 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 TAPE appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni Tor e Remove the cassette and then fry to reinsert remove it several times If the indication is still shown in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor use o cleaning tape to clean the heads and replace the cassette CAMCORDER MALFUNCTIO
29. as well as adjusting all of these according to the subject brighiness conventional program AE Press the PROGRAM AE button to select ine recording mode according to the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions select Buttons A a ZS i gt a PLAY Taye FE b fa H STOP NE N SZ Pe PROGRAM AE Button 1 Press the PROGRAM AE _ SS Eene Spotlight Mode 1 4 on E gt i m button l l w m Select this mode when the contrast ratio of subject appear in the viewfinder is high and the highlighted section area is relative LCD monitor ly small Z WARED Gain up Mode Press the PLAY or STOP button to select the Select this mode when recording a poorly lit sub desired recording mode ject such as in a dim room etc The entire image will be recorded brighter gt Press the Start Stop button to start recording To return to the full auto mode press the PRO GRAM AE button Sports Mode Portrait Mode GA TN UP SPOTLIGHT aa EE eee Gain Up Mode Spotlight Mode No Display Full Auto Mode In this mode the camcorder automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness Therefore use this ode for standard recording Geigy Sports Mode Select this mode when recording rapidly moving subjects such as golf or tennis swings etc The subject will be c learly recorded without blurring
30. but ton to select the desir l mode AUTO If you leave the camcorder for 10 min utes without inserting a cassette when no date VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA isplay On Off can turn off the camcorder status stration mode tha PE END Turn the camcorder on to dis Second play the linear time counter Minute The linear time counter keeps Hour track from when you load a cassette into the camcorder and clears to 0 00 00 when the cassette is ejected display during recording and turn it on counter Memory Feature p44 When LCD LINE is specified you can view the information in the memory displayed on the LCD monitor which will be superimposed on the playback picture seen on the connected TV OFF Information on tape remaining counter etc is not dis splayed Nole The battery remaining power level displayed when you use a battery pac power supp v Note The cote and recording status are dis played on ihe CD monitor 5 Press the MENU button time will be Koa at is set in this camcorder has been set or the clock batt is dead the demonstration mode will automatically engage START The demonstration mode will also start after the MENU button is pressed and START is specified OFF The demonstration mode is off 5 Press the MENU button E23 Setting the Date and Time Take the time to set the date and
31. ce at approx one 50 75 charge More than Flashes three times at approx 75 charge one sec ond intervals Full charge second intervals Charging Time Boleny vM VM VM Charging _BPLI 3 BPL30 BPL6O Full charge 5h 30 min 9h 50 sich 75 charge E 3h 40 min 7h Operating Time The camcorder operating time depends on how often you turn power on off and use start stop and zoom Continuous Recording EVE when using the viewfinder LCD when using the LCD monitor Baten a BPLI3 VM BPL30 VM BPL60 cal EVE ih 45 min 3h 55min 8h5min I ICD IR3 35 min 3h25 min 7h5min E18 Typical Recording EVF when using the vi LCD when using the LC Battery in te eee charged before you t e Avoid storing a fully c store If in a place wh this will damage the bat e Do not operate the 14 F 10 C or abo low temperatures ope at high temperature aged Do not attach ah Allow it to cool the batte yn m ay be dam ot battery to the camcorder THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE BATTERY OR AC ADAPTOR THROWING THE BATTERY INTO FIRE OR EXPOSING IT TO EXCESSIVE HEAT ABOVE 140 F 60 C MAY CAUSE INJURY SHORTING THE BATTERY S TERMINAL INCREASES RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HITACHI Jor a mance on The er or LCD moni when the battery Note tery charge indicator Coes
32. ceding still is being searched for PHOTOS DP while the next still is being searched for When the required still is located the camcorder enters the stop mode and PHOTO S disap pears from the viewfinder or LCD monitor 0 25 16 l E44 Note When the cassette was recorded by another camcorder the photo search function may not operate Note The photo search function is released when you press the STOP button during photo search mode HITACHI Using Memory The linear time counter memory stops a rewinding tape at approximately 0 00 00M This feature helps in locating a specific point in the tape to which you wish to return An example might be that you have recorded some tape that you have already watched you continue recording but do not care to watch the tape you recorded earlier The memory feature returns you to the beginning of the most recent recording 1 Start recording or playback of a cassette Press the COUNTER RESET button on the remote control at the point to which you wish to return The linear time counter clears to 0 00 00 Press the STOP button to stop playback or press the Start Stop button recording and set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to VIDEO 3 Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control so the linear time counter with memory is dis REW Button played as shown in the figure Nole You can also use the memory function by specifying LCD LINE for
33. deo p face This video product shouid ator or heat register This vi ideo p ore sate t built in installation such as a bookeas lation is provided or the video pro have been followed supply cords should ey are not likely to be walked on or ed upon or against them paying particular i icles and the point ure rel roper venti s instructions 9 Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards Caution Maintain electrica fety Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not have been modified so as to defeat the safety features his wilt help avoid a tential hazard from electric shack or fire if in doubt contact qualified service personnel 10 Water and Moisture near water for exam kitchen sink or laundry tub pool and the wee Do not use this video product de near a bath tub wash bowl 3 in a wet basement or near a swimming 41 Accessories Do not place this video stable cart stand tripod bracket or table Tt less vide product may fall causing serious injury to a child or a serious damage to the appliance only wit S racket or table recommended by the manufact the video product Any mounting of the product st manufacturer s instructions ana should use a mount recom
34. digital zoom function shown below has been engaged Ft The zoom speed varies depending on how the power zoom control lever is moved the more the lever is moved the higher than zoom speed will be When the power zoom control is operated the zoom position is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor for about 5 seconds and then disappears The zoom position is displayed in 10 steps Using the Digital Zoom The digital zoom increases the magnification of the power zoom by 4 5 times You must piace the subject you wish to magnify at the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor Slide and hold the power zoom control to the T side until you find the picture you want You con trol the zoom with the power zoom T and W con trols When ZOOM is not displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor normal zoom functions resume Note You can switch the digital zoom between OFF X100 and X500 using the menu screen see p 36 Note This digital zoom has certain limitations and may degrade at extreme magnification and amplify camcorder s movement Using Macro This function allows you to shoot subjects as close as 3 8 inches 1cm Press and hold the power zoom control W The camera focuses on the subject automatically Check your lighting as it tends to be insufficient when filming close up VIM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA Power Zoom Control Zoom position Power Zoom Co
35. e PLAY and STOP buttons to correct the character 4 Press the TITLE button and use the PLAY and STOP button to select the desired color Note if the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set to VIDEO you cannot select color the tHe will appear only in white Press the TITLE button to store the corrected title in memory E47 Recording Tifle on a Tape in the Camcorder J Hold down the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to CAM Locate the point of the tape where you wish to record the title Using Quick Edit p43 3 Press the TITLE button 4 Use the REW button to select the title the title you have created or the existing title in cam corder you have memorized on page 46 you wish to record Press the Start Stop button to start recording the title Press the TITLE button to stop recording the title The title graphics disappear from the viewtinder or LCD monitor and the camcorder Note Create and store your ttle before an event you plan fo record Just press the THLE button to superimpose the Title over the scene as you record if This method avoids erasing previously recorded material which will happen when you record a title on a previously re corded tape Recording a Title while Transferring a Tape L concer 1 Connect the camcorder to the VCR pages 50 and 51 Hold down the TITLE button for at least 3 sec onds The title setting mode will be entered Use t
36. e battery to prevent misplacing ii FROM CHILDREN AND PETS fi Open the clock battery cover iF SWALLOWED _ CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY fas FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT Clock battery cover WARNING BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF 7 NOT HANDLED PROPERLY DO NOT RECHARGE DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE Note Replace the battery with a Hitachi Maxell Sony Panasonic Sanyo or Toshiba bat tery part no CR2025 only Use of another pat tery could lead to risk of fire or explosion y Install the battery with terminal facing Nole Dispose of battery safely in accordance outwards with local laws Do not dispose of in fire Note Do not shor circuit the battery Note Do not hold the battery with the metallic Tweezers Nofe Keep the batery in a dark cool dry place 3 Close the cover Using the Infrared Remote Control installing the Remote Control Batteries The remote control requires two AA batteries Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it and then insert the batteries Be care ful to install with correct polarity 2 Re attach the cover to the remote control Cautions on the batteries Do not use the old and new batteries at the same ime Do notmix batteries of different types Do not short take apart or He ispo se of batteries by throwing them into a fire When liquid lecks wipe it off completely and then insert new ocireries VM D975L
37. e pages 17 18 for attachment and charging of battery pack Using the AC Adaptor Please ensure that the CAM OFF VIDEO pa isin the OFF Soas Wienever aachia Or eee hing any power supply le battery AC adaptor efc To DC IN Jack i 1 Plug the AC adaptor power cord into an AC Note The AC adaptor lt can nbe used around the outlet Make sure that the wide blade fits into world An AC plug adaptor is required in some the wide slot If it doesn t fit try reversing it If foreign countries If you need one purchase it you still cannot make fit the blades fully into the at your Hitachi distributor outlet either contact an electrician to replace ws EE ts z p esi your obsolete outlet or use a polarized cord or sac M __ EY pe anes outlet accessory 2 Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the AC Plug Adaptor AC 200 240V DC IN jack of the camcorder not supplied Using a Car Battery The camcorder can be ee with a car baton Bits using an pomem car poet ons ord a Hitachi V VM CC80A KID to plug the camcorder into the car s cigarette lighter socket Please ensure that fhe e CAM OFF VIDEO switch is in the OFF position whenever attaching or detaching any power supply ie battery AC adaptor etc oo Ae Car Battery Cord NAS W S To DC OUTPUT DC Cord option To cigarette lighter A socket 1 Plug the car battery cord into the car s cigarette Note Only use the car battery cord wi
38. e record protect tab on the cassette See even when the Start Stop button is pressed page 21 for details Slide the CAM OFF Vi DEO swi itch foe CAM Picture is out of focus Make sure That FOCUS does not 7 in the Auto focus does not operate viewfinder or on the LCD monitor If it is displayed press FOCUS VOL control buttons to erase se it Auto Focus does not operate If a special effects fll ter is attached or the objects shown on page 28 are being recorded then create a tile Do not remove the clock battery afer crec tHe When the stored title prememo is dispi ay Ji nthe viewfinder or on the LCD monitor press the REW buton arenan aeae ar ae Caner aap a a at a Seda aonale nectar oe Sympiom i Check Point amp Correction ed on but no button operations ael Remove the power source and id thec batte ry And after about one minute the cisplay in ine gt viewfinder or on the LCD moni or will be reset Then set the Information again VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA E59 PLAYBACK OF PRERECORDED CASSETTE EEN SEE Symptom J Check Point amp Correction The PLAY button cannot be engaged Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to VIDEO Picture bends at the top of TV screen TV receiver is of older type It needs to be modified to work properly with camcorder tity mae EEES Oe Tape is damaged Try
39. er it may be blurre Note The analog signal input to the camcorder will have some distortion H will not be normally con verted to a digital signal even if the displayed pic ture on the TV screen Is not noticeably diste Note A copy guarded image cannot be record ed on this camcorder Note You can switch the AUDIO MODE between 16BIT and 12 BIT using the menu screen see page 30 Note You can switch the REC MODE SP and LP using the menu sc etween sen Gee page 30 E55 TBC Time Base Corrector ON or OFF With IBC specified ON you can suppress fluctuations or distortion in picture that may occur when tapes recorded by other camcorders are played back or any distortion caused by tape stretch or inconsis tent tape running that occur when dubbing is repeated TBC is effective only during Hi8 8 playback 1 Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to VIDEO 4 Press the FF button to display ON 2 Press the MENU button 5 Press the MENU button 3 Press the STOP or PLAY Note in some cases fluctuations or distortion in ss the STC r PLA ee ee oe l a ERN button to select TBC DISPLAY LCD LINE picture cannot be supe even when TBC AURIS Mone sein ON has been specified A iNS0 0UT OFF Note Depending on the tape used playback pictures may fluctuate up and down with TBC ee ON specified in this case specify TBC OFF Note Whenever TBC ON is specified OFF will automatical
40. er CAM or VIDEO Press the TITLE button and a flashing cursor appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni tor Note ifa stored title appears press the PLAY button fo display the screen for creating a Title ees A A Use the FF button to place the cursor where you wish to begin your title m Use the PLAY and STOP buttons to select the first character of your title l Oooo Once you ve selected a character press the FF button to set it ha ne J 7 Complete the title by repeating steps 5 and 6 Ge i JANE S BIRTHDAY 8 Press the TITLE button The color select mode will be engaged and you can now color the cre ated title Press the PLAY or STOP button to select the desired title You can choose from seven colors white yellow cyan magenta red green and olue VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA 9 When you complete your title press the TITLE Characters available for your title button to store the title in memory and remove the title graphics from the viewfinder or LCD monitor Note As long as the correct current time can be displayed the tite is held in memory z ABCDEFGHIJKLMN OPQ RSTUVWXYZ01234567 Jes 4 lt gt 1Ab lo UAETOUAEITOUAEIOUN lcHEG ASEMEY Space Correcting Errors Hold down the TITLE button for at least 3 se conds The first character will flash Use the FF button to select the character to be corrected Use th
41. erence in a residential installation T This GOE generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that inter ference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con nected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution to the user Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Notes Before use This Digital 8 camcorder uses Hi 8 Digital 8 tapes with a FHI P mark and rec in the Digit al 8 B format This camcorder also can play back pictures on tapes recorded by other HIE and E camcorders For more smoothly recorded pictures it is recommended that you do not mix images recorded in these HEY and El formats with Digital 8 P format on the same tape Note that this camcorder cannot play back Hi8 8 format tapes recorded in the LP m
42. ess remote control and press the PLAY button Use the PLAY F FWD and REW buttons to find the place where you want to stop dubbing 4 Display the linear time counter with memory Using Memory p44 Press the COUNTER RESET button to set the linear time counter to 9 00 00M Use the REW and PLAY buttons to find where you wish to start dubbing Place the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM position The record pause indicator H appears and the camcorder is ready to record VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA T START STOP PAUSE Button 7 Press and hold the A V DUB button then press 8 PLAY This places the camcorder A V DUB pause mode II disappears replaced by A V DUB W Press the Start Stop button on the camcorder or START STOP PAUSE on the remote control The audio video dubbing starts When the lin ear time counter reaches 0 00 00M the cam corder stops automatically recording only the portion of the tape that you selected Note If the camcorder is in AV DUB pause or STILL mode for more than 5 minutes the cam corder stops automatically to protect the tape Note When the audio video dubbed portion is played back noise may appear at the end of the dubbed portion E53 af sormcoocsssal Se ERS at ice wi DV Gal AV cable and LLINK DV cable 3 Hold down the small button of CAM OFF VIDEO switch while you slide the switch to VIDEC 4 S
43. et fo VIDEO locking will be released and AUTO will be specified again Note If unnatural colors appear on the LCD monitor with WHITE BAL LOCK specified reset the white balance or specify WHITE BAL AUTO HITACHI Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer The electronic image stabilizer EIS corrects slight shaking of the image being recorded and is effective in the following situations While you zoom to a distant subject e While you approach a small subject e While you walk around e While you record from inside a moving vehicle Menu Select EJ a S EN Ta FF Ree AO re SELECT MENU Button T Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM Press the MENU button 7 The menu display will appear ae MENU f Q WHITE BAL A D ZOOM X AUDIO MODE 1 REC MODE S DISPLAY L DEMO A lt MENU gt END Oil 3 Press the AUI ODE 1 H l REC MODE SP DISPLAY LOD DEMO AUTO i cMENU gt END eis Using Quick Edit Use quick edit to search for the end of previously o 1 materia L find a particular spot on your tape n ec coe or record new material While 3 the camcorder is in record pause mode hold down the FF REW or PLAY button and visually search the tape Release the button and the camcorder stops the tape at position you selected F FEW Goren is pressed for quick Note If thei edit me ike nol O
44. fy camcorder move D ZOOM ao ment Peo PLINE AUTO i rosa eli L E36 HITACHI Special Effects Recording The digital processor in this camcorder allows you to record picture and add special effects 16X9 recording mode a negative image negative positive mode a symmetric image obtained by plac ing a mirror at the center of the screen half mirror mode an image in mosaic mosaic mode and an oll painting look art mode Each time the EFFECT button is pressed the recording mode is switched EFFECT Button 16X9 NEGPOS MIRROR gt 16X9 Mode Negative Positive Mode Half mirror Mode ART MOSAIC Normal Mode Art Mode Mosaic Mode VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA E37 Activating Special Effects Recording 1 Place the camcorder in the record pause mode Press the EFFECT button to select the special effects record mode you want 16X9 16X9 Mode The picture format can be switched from 4 3 the picture format of an ordinary TV set to 16x9 The top and bottom of the picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor become black bars Normal Mode 16X9 Mode NEGPOS Negotive Positive Mode The image in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni tor will become negative Normal Mode Negative Positive Mode MIRROR Half mirror Mode The image in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni tor will change to a symmetric image on the left and right
45. has been included Therefore it should be read carefully to avoid any problems Precautions WARNING Many television programs and films are copyrighted In certain circumstances copy right law may apply to private in home video taping of copyrighted materials This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 The liquid crystal display LCD panel is made by highly precise technology More than 99 99 of its picture elements pixele may are effective but some less than 0 01 appear as colored bright dots This does not indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the limits of current technology E2 CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT PLUG HITACHI VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro tection against harmful interf
46. he REW PLAY and STOP buttons to select the title from memory and then press the TITLE button to set the title 4 Press the TITLE button to turn title off 5 Turn on the VCR and set it to record Hold down the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO Press PLAY on the camcorder E48 6 Press the TITLE button at the point on the tape where you wish to record the title Press the TITLE button again to stop recording the title Note Recording the tite during tape transfer will erase a portion of your recorded materio Note If the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set to VIDEO the tite will appear only in white HITACHI Switching On Screen Display On Off Using menu selection you can turn off the camcorder status display during playback and turn it on again afterwards 1 Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to VIDEO counter Memory Feature p45 When LCD LINE is specified you can view the information in the memory displayed on the LCD monitor Press the MENU button om which will be superimposed on the playback Press the PLAY or STOP picture seen on the connected TV button to select DIS OFF Information on tape remaining time PLAY l counter etc is not displayed Press the REW or FF but lt wenu gt eno Note The battery remaining power level will be ton to select the desired j displayed when you use a battery pack as a mode power supply LCD Information
47. ight light hold this button down to compensate for lighting on tape 34 FADE Button p40 To select the desired fade made 35 DC IN Jack p20 Use this jack to power the camcorder from the AC adapter or from battery in your vehicle E11 36 Tape Transport and Menu Setting Buttons p22 32 Tape Transport Buttons p PLAY To play back tape 44 REW To rewind tape ESTOP To stop tape bP FWD To fast forward tape Menu Setting Buttons To select menu items and set details 37 PROGRAM AE Button p41 To change the exposure 38 Tripod Mounting Threaded Socket 39 DV JACK p52 54 55 E12 REMOTE CONTROL 40 Camcorder Control Buttons The buttons have the same functions as the corre sponding buttons on the camcorder However if the START STOP button is pressed when the cam corder is off after the pause mode has continued for 5 minutes or longer the camcorder will not reenter the record pause standby mode 41 COUNTER RESET Button only on the remote control p44 To reset the time counter to 0 00 00 42 A V DUB Button only on the remote control p53 To dub audio and video HITACHI Loading Clock Battery The clock battery backs up any information set in the camcorder It allows the camcorder fo retain the date time and any other settings when ihe power source is removed If has a life span of about a year 9 Clock Battery WARNING KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY install th
48. ji ace l Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Ras Screen Range in which the LCD Monitor Nofe Even when the picture on the LCD moni can be moved tor is adjusted the recorded video will not change Load the battery Camcorder Power Sources p20 pi Press the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM or VIDEO 180 CAM OFE VIDEO Switch Viewed from Side Use the brightness control buttons to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen When either but ton is pressed the brightness control display will appear on the LCD monitor for about 5 sec onds Press amp to increase brightness or to E14 Cautions on LCD Monitor Screen 2 Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers as the screen could get dirty and the picture will not be seen clearly IE the LCD screen becomes dirty use a soft cloth to wipe off the dirt e If the camcorder is used in a cold place and becomes too cold the LCD screen will be dim for a while after the power is turned on When the temperature inside the camcorder rises the brightness of the picture will become normal Do not hold by ihe LCD monitor as this could cause a malfunction Open the LCD monitor by 90 before changing its direction If you were to attempt to invert its direction before opening it completely it could cause a malfunction The LCD monitor cannot be closed if it is tilted Close the LCD monitor af
49. lock the white balance Fine MODE a re p42 AJ REC MODE SP KK DI EPLAY LCD LINE y To turn the on screen display To select the digital zoom lt f DEMO AUTO ele on or off p23 aie aie oe lt MENU gt gt END eill To select the demonstration To select the recording mode p23 audio mode p30 k Menu selectable in the VIDEO mode Pressing the MENU button will display the following To select the D MENU playback audio mode To turn the on screen tT ars Z p49 display on or off p49 p Z AUDIO MODE AUTO lt l 7 TBC ON To ensure playback ie A IN D OUT OFF of stable pictures To select the playback mode p49 lt MENU gt END p49 i To convert analog ie signal to digital signal for VM D975L A G p49 How fo select items and set them T Press the MENU button mode you wish to change Press PLAY to move the cursor up ai Press the PLAY or STOP button to select the desired item Use the FF or REW button to select the desired mode Press the MENU button again to determine the mode To select the mode of the item you have chosen w To select an item whose mode you wish to change Press STOP to move the cursor down E22 HITACHI Remaining Tape The tape remaining display shows the remaining tape that can be used for recording and play back using seven dashes This feature is handy when recorclii ng since i lets you know
50. lsuetecabic 20 Using the AC Adaptor sssrinin 20 Using a Car Battery jest cecsnulsclecessnacetetees 20 Inserting and Removing Cassettes 21 Inserting a Cassette ccccccsescssseneeeeeeeees 21 REMOVING a Cassette cccceeeeccceeesesseeeeene 21 Protecting Recorded Material 21 Items Selectable with Menu Displays 22 Menu selectable in the CAM mode 22 Menu selectable in the VIDEO mode 22 How to select items and set them 22 Remaining Fape eseesssersrerrreurerrurssereresresreees 23 Using the Linear Time Counter 23 Switching On Screen Display On Off 23 Demonstration Mode ccceccecsssnseeeereenes 23 Setting the Date and Time cccccceeceeeeees 24 Basic Techniques Making a Basic Recording eccee 26 Changing the Angle of the LCD Monitor when Recording oes ur5i ait esuscatiat stesneisaourns 27 Using Instant REVIOW sessssrrerrersreerererrre 27 Using Auto FOCUS saad persccivercuszssectusseceuitesses 28 Using the Power ZOOM ccccscsssesesseeseeees 29 Using the Digital ZOOM scccccssessocersenveciccnces 29 Using Nene piel cat a Needs E E et uous bing 29 Setting Recording Audio Mode vrs 30 E8 Setting ane Mode trsstssrssssrsererssrasos 20 Recording Still Pictures Photo for VM D975LA T E E ETES TETEE ATETEA TESTET TETE 31 A ELE cies EEE EE xp E T 32 sing SUH aerieni aae 33 Using Forward and Reverse Search 33 Displaying Date
51. ly be specified for the DISPLAY menu fem Attaching a filter Screw the filter into the threads on the camcorder lens assembly E56 HITACHI Using the Built in DC Light for VM D975LA VM D875LA Use the built in DC light if you wish to shoot objects in dark places When the LIGHT switch is set fo AUTO the light turns on automatically when the camcorder is pointed at objects in a dark place and turns off when it is pointed at objects in a bright place CAUTION Since the power consumption of the light is high The camcorder operating Time wil decrease even with a fully charged battery After use set the LIGHT switch to OFF or set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch of the camcorder to OFF position CAUTIONS e During operation and or after use of the light the front surface and lamp of the light willbe very hot To avoid burns or hair darn age do not touch them with your hand When the light is on do not allow water to drop on the light When the light is on avoid subjecting the LIGHT Switch Built in DC Light CAM OFE VIDEO Switch Make sure that a fully charged battery pack is light to impacts or sharp viorations attached Do not cover the ight with paper or other 9 Set the CAM OFE VIDEO switch to CAM and objects since the air flow will be interrupt then set the LIGHT switch to AUTO when ed resulting in possible overheating naz required ard Never use the light in ihe vicinity of explos ive
52. mended by the manufacturer product on an un OQ na Carl Stand essory T 12 An appliance and cart combi nation shouid 2e moved with care Quick stops excessive force anc uneven sur aces may cause ine applie omibination to overturn nh O HITACHI 13 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric lignt or power circuits or where it can fall into such power ines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer USE Unplug this video product from the wall outlet cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 15 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts th that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product 16 Lightning For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unpiug it from the wail outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage
53. minal using an i LINK DV cable for dubbing There will be minimal deterioration of video and audio since the digital signal is transferred The information displayed on the screen cannot be dubbed ws DY Jack To amp DV input output terminal 1 Open the cover of DV jack Use an i LINK cable to your equipment 3T Turn your equipment on If the equipment has k ct o DV input consult i isn for details Dutton of the CAM onnect the camcorder to ment te record oot Signal flow G Play the tape from the octane Pree To equipment with DV LLINK terminal To DV terminal 3 sea ANNULAR RN camcorder while record ing on the equipment Note Reduce the volume of the camcorder as low as possible during dubbing Otherwise the played back pictures could be distorted Note LLINK is the nar tif 1394 1995 interface specifications IEEE institute of Electrical and Electronic HITACHI Using Audio Video Dubbing Use audio video dubbing to record audio and video from the camcorder s built in microphone and camcorder onto a previously recorded tape in the camcorder A V DUB Button REW Button COUNTER RESET Button DISPLAY Button F FPWD Button PLAY Button STOP Button 1 Hold down the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO p Insert a previously recorded tape in the cam corder Use the wirel
54. ntenance other than head cleaning will be required during the period of warranty unless the camcorder is used either heavily or eel on Defective parts are covered by the warranty Normal maintenance is the responsibility of the owner Consult your dealer or local VCR service center for recommendations regarding normal maintenance based on your use patterns location and the age of the camcorder Troubleshooting Quality is very important at Hitachi We inspect and check every camcorder carefully at the factory under the most rigid quality control and inspection systems If problems develop please check the fol lowing possible solutions before inquiring about professional service INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE Symptom Check Point amp Correction assette nolder cannot be opened when you slide Connect ine power source sia are mg ee leara E ee eee ee ENE i LS ol a Pl aN Se ee Cassette cannot be inserted into cassette compart Load cassette in ci ction indicated by arrow on ment Beene Cassette window must be Toward outside L meaisan a CAMERA RECORDING T Symptom Check Poi nt amp Correction Pi clure does not aopear in the viewfi nder oron the Side ihe CAM OFF V DEO switch to CAM LCD monitor bo ete teen onal a Soa as A Sa soe 2 ota E ce 4 The camcorder cannot go into the recordi ing mode gt Check th
55. ntrol WW E29 Setting Recording Audio Mode Use the menu screen to set the recording audio mode Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM 2 Press the MENU button ENU EES OFF WHITE BAL AUTO D ZOOSK t00 Press the PLAY or STOP button to select AUDIO fisa SF i A DENG AUTO MODE lt BENU gt END eit L J Setting Recording Mode Use the menu screen to set the recording speed mode 1 Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM Press the MENU button MENU EIS OFF f Ts WHITE BAL AUTO 3 Press the PLAY or ST OP Hp ee button to select REC BAaiay LCD LINE MODE DEMO AUTO 4 Press the REW or FF but ton to select the desired mode SP To record in the standard mode LP For extended recording length of 1 5 times the SP mode lt MENU gt END elt E30 4 Press the REW or FF button to select the desired mode 16BIT To record audio in the 16 bit mode 12BIT To record audio in the 12 bit mode 5 Press the MENU button 5 Press the MENU button Note The recording time in the SP mode is approx imately half that indicated on cassettes with a 120 minute tape recording time will be 60 min utes Note If you switch the mode between SP and LP during recording noise will appear at picture joints and or sound will be interrupted Note Tapes recorded on this camcorder in the LP mode may not be normally played back on other camcorders Note Standard 8
56. ode HIED is a trademark of Sony Corporation MOISTURE Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold place to a warm humid place Give the camcorder 2 to 3 hours to stabilize in the ambient conditions of the surroundings before inserting a cassette When moved from a cold place to a warm humid place moisture may condense on the head drum inside the machine This moisture could cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape When a small amount of moisture is sensed TAPE flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni tor Remove the cassette and set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to OFF then wait for about one hour E3 nt Bot safety is y ur responsibility too th twill help to ass 1 Read and Follow Instructions Al NSTALLATION the safety and should be read before the video ow all operating and use instructions operating instructions product is operate A p HA 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instruc tions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings Cornply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions 4 Polarized Plug This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line fe g a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is safety feature If you are
57. on the tape remaining time Note The date and recording status are dis counter etc is displayed on the LCD monitor played on the LCD monitor LCD LINE M is displayed beside the time 5 Press the MENU button Setting Playback Mode Use the menu screen to set the playback mode tape format 1 Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to VIDEO AUTO The tape format will be automatically detected during playback 2 Press the MENU button _ py Hi 8 8 With some Hi8 8 recorded tapes Hi8 8 may PERT rammann not be automatically detected In this case select Press the PLAY or STOP fhe O MODE gare the option Hi8 8 button to select PBJ UP O oF 5 Press the MENU button MODE lt HENU gt END Note Specify PB MODE AUTO to play back Press the REW or FF but l Digital 8 recorded tapes If PB MODE Hi8 8 is ton to select the desired specified with these tapes noise will appear and mode played back picture cannot be viewed setting Playback Audio Mode During Hi8 8 playback you can use the menu screen to select digital audio output from the DV terminal T Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to VIDEO 4 Press the REW or FF button to select the desired ok mode Press the MENU button ae 16 BIT For playback of higher quality stereo mt DISPLAY Leo selec Press the PLAY or STOP StS A a 12 BIT Select this option to play back ordinary button to select AL Do a 20 0UT OFF stereo sound MODE 5 Pre
58. ons of the camcorder which occur when you use bat tery packs other than those specified BATT CHARGE Indicator Charge the battery on a flat surface this Is free of vibration 1 Make sure the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set to OFF position CAM OFE VIDEO Switch Attach the battery pack to the camcorder gt Place the battery on the guide platform and slide it down so that it fits into the camcorder Note Always attach a battery only by the pro cedure described bey Attaching a battery forcibly could damage 3 Plug the AC E E power cord into an AC oO ke sure that the wide blade fits into the wide a t de pest fit try reversing t I th do not fit fully into the outlet eit an nel a 1 to replace your obs pe dor outlet access a 3 outlet or use a polarized cor seconds During SE j ies i the to give you a refe VM D9735LA VM D875LA VM D873LA Ci y 7 E To DCIN nee i in E 0 C To AC Outlet Ac cites SA rence of the charged level Note Ifthe BATT CHARGE indicator flashes once every two seconds the battery could be defective Note The BATT CHARGE indicator will not light at all when the AC adaptor is defective Note You can use the battery before it is com pletely charged Note When charging is complete the BATT CHARGE indicator on the camcorder will light lf the fully charged battery is removed and then reattached the camcorder will again enter
59. or highly inflarnmable materials After using the light cool the light section Note When the LIGHT switch is set to ON the light will tum on whenever you make a record ng o sufficiently before storing the camcorder in Note If the LIGHT switch is set to AUTO the light the case may not turn on immediately The lamp can only be replaced by a ser Note Ifthe light turns on for more than 5 min vice engineer If the lamp has blown con utes with the LIGHT switch set to AUTO or sult your nearest service center ON when the camcorder is in the record pause mode the camcorder and light will automatically turn off In such a case tum the camcorder on again Note If the LIGHT switch is set to AUTO and the camcorder is pointed at a white subject wiih high reflectivity in a dark place from a short dis tance the light may turn on or off In this case set the LIGHT switch to ON Note The light will tum off during quick edit or review even if you have manually tumed on the light Note The light will not turn on when the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set to VIDEO Note f there Is no cassette in the camcorder or if a recording prevented cassette is inserted with the LIGHT switch set to AUTO the light wil automatically go out after S minu ites CAUTION Turn the light on only when you need it otherwise the operating time of the battery pack is shortened due to the power consump ton of the light CAUT
60. or on the LCD monitor You can adjust the lt focus manually 2 Use the power zoom T control to zoom up com pletely to your subject If you don t use the T control to zoom to the picture you want the pic ture may fall out of focus when actual recording starts Press the FOCUS VOL control A far or Y near button until the subject is in focus FOCUS VOL Control Buttons _Use the power zoom W control to zoom back to the picture you desire Note To return fo auto focus press the FOCUS VOL control buttons and the FOCUS disap pears from the viewfinder or LCD monitor Using X500 Digital Zoom You can use the X500 digital zoom function to magnify the subject on tape up to approx 23 times the X22 optical zoom This function also enables you to further magnify a distant subject Seen en or eer ee Menu Buttons 3 PLAY aN JaneW D MENU Button 1 Press the small button on the CAM OFF 4 Press the FF or REW but eon 7 VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM Press the MENU button The menu display will ton to display X500 appear R100 Pcs lt MENU gt 9E ND ett SP ce LINE f i en Press the MENU button The menu display will disappear from the LCD monitor or view finder Safe WOS Lets p Note This digital zoom hos certain limitations it Press the STOP or PLAY ay degrade if used for extreme magnifica button to select s AUTO tion and thereby ampli
61. orward or rewind during Press and hold down the FF button during for ward search to visually scan the tape forward at a higher speed Releasing the FF button will return the cam corder to normal forward search Press the REW button during playback to visu playback of digital video mosaic like noise will ally scan the tape backward at a high speed appear in the searched picture Only during Press the PLAY Button to return to normal Hi8 8 playback playback Note A noiseless picture will not appear curing s Press and hold down the REW button during high soeed search even if the LCD monitor Is reverse search to visually scan the tape back open Only during Hi8 8 playback ward at a higher speed Releasing the REW but Note Noise may flow during high speed on will return the camcorder to normal reverse search in low temperature conditions Only during HI8 8 playback Note If there is a no signal recorded portion in ine middie of tape or if the HIB recorded por tion and Digital 8 recorded portion are mixed on tape the linear time counter may not oper aie correctly Note During analog playback noise may x appear in the se oe picture on the LCD moni In case of analog video tor or color m ay disappear but this does not ie Neo a indicate a faui Note When Digital 8 recorded ly scanned during forward o mosaic like noise wil appear Note When Hi8 8 re scanned du chs forwa can view the ne screen search Note When
62. ote You need ihe remote control to operate the camcorder Recording an Image of Yourself while Monitoring the LCD Screen Open the LCD monitor Opening the LCD Monitor p14 Turn the LCD monitor so the monitor screen faces the same direction as the lens Note When you record an image of yourself the image displayed on the LCD monitor wil become a mirror image The on screen display onthe LCD monitor will disappear Note Tit the LCD montor in the direction of the camera lens so that it faces up slightly and the screen may be viewed easily Note When you record an image of yourself Press the START STOP button on the remote con the on screen display will disappear and the z 4 ape trol and the camcorder will begin recording recording status indicator REC will change tored S Using Instant Review Use this feature to view the last few seconds of the tape you shot Set the camcorder to record pause mode and tap the REW button The last few seconds of the tape play back in reverse and then in normal playback mode Note Sound is heard from the speaker during normal playback when the LCD is open 9 The camcorder plays back to the spot where you paused and returns to record pause mode standby Press the Start Stop button to resume recording REW Bution VM D975LA VM D875L4 VM D873LA E27 Using Auto Focus The camcorder focuses the subject in the center of
63. p recording press the Start Stop button and REC disappears from the viewfinder or LCD monitor replaced by H This places the camcorder in standby 7 After recording slide the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to OFF position to turn off the cam corder Note Ifthe LCD monitor is opened or closed during recording several white stripes may appear in the picture but this does not ind cate a fault However these stripes are record ed with the picture so it is recommended that you do not close or open the LCD monitor dur ing recording Note TAPE flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when the tab on the side of the cassette is completely visible Note TAPE END flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when about 3 minutes or less rernain of the tape cassetie Note if the record pause mode continues for more than 5 minutes the camcorder power will automatically turn off To turn on again press the Start Stop button on the camcorder The camcorder will reenter ihe record pause sfancby mode However Pressing the START STOP button on remote contro will not return The camcorder to the recorc pause standby mode HITACHI Changing the Angle of the LCD Monitor when Recording You can change the angle of the LCD monitor so that the picture on the LCD screen can be monitored from different positions See LCD Monitor 014 for the range in which you can change the angle of the LCD monitor N
64. pecify A IN gt DOUT ON from the menu screen see p49 Recording from your VCR or TV Connections using AV cable for VM D975LA ise this camcorder as a recorder and record and edit vie video device or a TV program er to the VCR following Digital format on or TV on Wee Play back the 3 n fai sig aris not noticec z ng abk t channel Har G back pictur me DEAA m forna HITACHI Tok DV input Use an i LINK cable to connect the camcorder to your sgl laa Hold down the small button of the OFE VIDEO switch while you slide the k tape in the camcorder and set the Saee i the equipment 5 Hold down the 5 t Stop button for at least 1 second to set the camcorder to the recording o material on the playback video t the TV Popen to ber recorder d 2 When dubbing is finished press the Stop button to stop recording Note ae uc ce th e SOE of the camcorder as g dubbing Otherwise the UIC be distorted YM D975LA VM D875LA VM D 73LA LLINK DY cable output terminal we generally available To equipment with DV LLINE terminal To DY terminal aimn asa CI IASI NEOPA URE unevenness may occur appears on the monitor sc reen ene affect the dubbed image Note Recording a playback pause ir gt through the DV terminal will result In a rough picture And if the still picture is played on your camcord
65. play will automatically disappear 5 Press the STOP button when you have finished Note Decrease the sound volume of fhe cam corder when you play back a recording by con necting the camcorder to your TV If fhe volume of the camcorder is set to maximum the played back picture may be distorted Make sure that the volume Is not set to maximum during recording as it could distort the played back picture Note When the LCD monitor is turned on and left as it is the monitor becomes warm but this does not indicate a fault Note When the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set to CAM or VIDEO the LCD mor itor is turned on and off automatically when the LCD monitor is opened and closed Note itis recommended that you close the LCD monitor to save the battery power when playing back a picture on a TV without viewing it Note Only the playback so sound is heard The sound being recorded is not heard Note No sound is heard when the LCD monitor is closed Note If there is o no signal re gias d portion in the middle of ihe fape o it t the Hi8 recorded portion and Digital amp eee portion are mixed on tape the linear time counter may not operate correcily To Play Back a Tape with the Viewfinder Close the LCD monitor then press the PLAY but ton to play back the tape The picture appears in the viewfinder Note You cannot hear the playback sound when playing back your video with the viewfinder HITACHI Using
66. press the door down or you may damage your camcorder Note Take care not to subject the slide up stage to any impact during tape loading or unloading or when the cassette holder is open impact to slide up stage could resul in mal function a ft VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA slack or no dust adheres to It etc Affer making sure that there is no abnormality reinsert the cassette ff TAPE reappears see Troubie shooting on page 59 Note if ine tape is near the winding end i may take longer fo load i Removing a Cassette Slide the EJECT switch and the cassette door will open automatically Remove the cassette Protecting Recorded Material Protect 8mm cassettes from accidental erasure by sliding the tab on the side of the cassette toward 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 To prevent recording To re record E21 Items Selectable with Menu Displays The items that con be selected depend on the position of power swch smu displays are used for the following expiconation Some Hems cio not appe Menu selectable in the CAM mode When the MENU button is pressed the for owans menu display will appear To correct camera shake p43 N wi Te colact the rerordine mode N MENU P To Select the recording mode ee p30 yee SHIT E BAL P To
67. r y the viewTin er on the LCD monitor or on the connected TV VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA 4 Press the FF or REW button to display ON l WENU i L DE lt MENU gt gt END eit Press the MENU button The EIS icon appears in the upper left corner of the viewfind er or LCD monitor oy Nahana Press the Start Stop button to start recording When EIS is engaged the viewfinder or LCD monitor image shakes with a slight delay Note EIS may not function if you use a wide or tele converter lens Note It is recommended that you do not use the EIS function when using a tripod The sensor would detect vibrations from the tripod which case the picture would be blurred REW Button E43 Date Search The date search function memorizes the start and end positions of recordings you made on a specific day so you can easily locate those positions later as long as the cassette is leff in the carncorder Note Be sure that the date and time are set 1 Attach a power source and slide the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to VIDEO p Press the DATE button the DISPLAY button on the remote control to display SEARCH in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Press the REW button to search for the start position from which you last made a recording or the FF button to recording end position 44 SEARCH will appear while the start position is being searched for SEARCH PP
68. rce 2 Hold down the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch and slide it to either CAM or VIDEO Press the TITLE button A flashing cursor will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor and the camcorder will enter the title creating mode Creating a Title on page 47 ee 7 Press the REW button HAPPY BIRTHDAY will appear yhhbhhhhhbhbhbky HAPPY BIRTHDAY gt PVT TTY TY YY Er You can choose th the desired language of the dis played title by pressing the REW button as in the following order 5 Use the PLAY or STOP button to select a desired title ey Sen a eee l pybhbhehbbbhbihhiy SPARE eA eae doe HAPPY BIRTHDAYS lt TBON ANNIVERSAIRE F VEY PEPPER EP TEE PEER EEE EET TREY TTT Bo ag ei oon nnd English French lt oe Oe N E ls pbb hhhhbhhee hiked FELIZ CUMPLEANOS ie PREY EON ISNT J ee ene EE m9 Title creation mode Spanish ehh keg ARBAB AR ARBRE ABA ii ae GEBURTSTAGSFE LER i yyy YVR ENT YT PY PPP EEE l E ee OE Chinese German Press the TITLE button Italian The selected title will appear and the color select mode will be engaged Press the PLAY or STOP button to select the desired color You can choose from seven colors white yellow cyan magenta red green and blue 7 After you have selected the color press the TITLE button Sto
69. rdable Recordable Unrecordable E eee E Note This camcorder records in the Digitol 8 format only Note If you use other camcorders to play back standard 8mm tape recorded on this cam corder mosaic like noise may appear in the playback picture and or playback sound may be interrupted Note If you use other camcorders to play back a tape recorded on this camcorder in the LP mode moscdic like noise may appear in the playback picture and or playback sound may be interrupted Note It is recommended that you use HIME tape to record in the LP mode 1 Connect the camcorder to a power source See pages p20 Ba Insert a cassette Inserting and Removing Cassettes p21 If you want to view the picture being recorded on the LCD monitor open the LCD monitor if you want to view the picture in the viewfinder leave the LCD monitor closed 3 Make sure that the sub power switch is in the STANDBY position VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA E26 Press the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM The lens door will open automatically H appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor and the camcorder is now ready to record en 5 When you are ready to record press the Start Stop button REC appears and the camcorder records the picture you see in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor The record indicator lights when the camcorder starts recording 6 To sto
70. red titles Prememo available lt English gt lt French gt lt Spanish gt HAPPY BIRTHDAY BON ANNIVERSAIRE FELIZ CUMPLEANOS MERRY CHRISTMAS CONGRATULATIONS JOYEUX NOEL FELICITATIONS FELICIDADES EL PROTAGONISTA f THE SUPERSTAR SUPERSTAR FELIZ NAVIDAD VACATION FUN VACANCES VACACIONES THANKSGIVING THANKSGIVING ANIVERSARIO HAPPY EASTER JOYEUSES PAQUES FELIZ A O NUEVO ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSAIRE SEMANA SANTA HAPPY NEW YEAR BONNE ANNEE FIESTA lt German gt lt Italian gt lt Chinese gt GEBURTSTAGSFEIER BUON COMPLEANNO ea FROHE WEIHNACHT EF VACANZA EERE HOCHZEIT VIVA GLISPOSI BORDER ae PROST NEUJAHR IN FAMIGLIA FEIRER FROHE OSTERN E QUI LA FESTA pE GLUCKWUNSCH FELICITAZIONI RAS JUBILAUM BUONE FESTE BE SCH NE FERIEN DOLCI RICORDI 2e ERNTEDANKEEST CHE SBALLO ET E46 HITACHI Creating a Tille A title contains two lines of wp to 16 characters per line The camcorder contains 81 different characters for creating a title Note Be sure to insert ine clock battery before creating a Tte Although a tite can be created without the clock battery inserted if will disappear when the battery providing power to the camcorder is removed 1 Connect the camcorder to a power source 2 Hold down the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch and slide it to eith
71. rt No EW12143 for VM D975LA VM DS75LA VM D875LA VM D873LA Remote control VM RME611A Part No HL11231 Remote control batteries AA size Part No EW10943 for VM D875LA VM D873LA Shoulder strap Part No TS14621 E9 1 Built in DC Light p57 for VM D975LA VM D875LA 2 Lens Door p26 The lens door will open automatically when the camcorder is set to the camera CAM mode 3 Power Zoom Control p29 A Cassette Eject Switch p21 5 Shoulder Strap Slot p16 6 Charge Indicator p17 7 Record Indicator p26 8 Infrared Receiver p14 9 Microphone 1 0 CAM OFF VIDEO Power Switch p26 CAM Set to this position to record VIDEO Set to this position to play back a tape or input external signal 11 Diopter Control p16 To adjust the viewfinder eyepiece to suit your eye sight 12 Electronic Viewfinder p15 13 DC Light Switch p57 for VM D975LA VM D875LA To switch the DC light between ON OFF and AUTO E10 14 Hand Strap p16 15 Cassette Holder p21 Insert cassette here 16 Microphone Jack for VM D975LA Connect external microphone not supplied here 17 Audio Video Jacks Behind the jack cover p50 Connect the provided AV cable from this jack to the AV jack of your TV or VCR The jacks on camcorder differ for each model as follows VM D875LA VM D873LA ie NA hE VM DS75LA D p i il
72. s in from a picture in mosaic or fades out to a picture in mosaic MOS F appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor Fade Out Art fade Fades in from or fades out toa p the upper left corner of the viewfind Fade Out VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA E39 Zoom fade Fades in while zooming from a white screen or fades out while zooming to a white screen k appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor Black and white fade Fades in from a black and white screen or fades out to a black and white screen B W appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor Fade Out Fading In Use the FADE button to select a fade option before recording Press the Start Stop button to start recording fade begins automatically Fading Out 1 While recording with the camcorder use the FADE button to select a fade option Press the Start Stop button to stop recording FADE Button the fade begins automatically and REC flashes until the fade ends Note When facing out be sure to wait until the pause indicator IB is visible in the viewfinder oron the LCD monitor before attempting to put the camcorder into the record mode again E40 HITACHI Using the PROGRAM AE Button This camcorder can easily set the shutter soeed and aperture fo suit the subject condition recording situation or purpose
73. s used as a major monitor device VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA E7 Table of Contents important Information us dnwe a heatvt 2 For Your Safety ta ness cmauscuatt et aun elenerees 2 Important Safeguards ssesssrrrersirsrerrerrens 4 Before YOU BOQ i evcccsssceissandessecerenestensstecennaaas 6 Read This FISi oa nciiewietiveledicieeativa eters 6 TEE Gh asa E E 7 Getting Started Components and CCeSSOrES sssr 9 Identifying COntrolS sesssereererrrrereos 10 Loading Clock Battery 0 ccccceereestreees 13 Clock Battery arree ninin a a Ea 13 Using the Infrared Remote Control 13 EC IVIOIEOE orriari aoira o tetaan 14 Opening the LCD Monitor nesesssrererere 14 Adjusting the Brightness of the LED PEON cis sunita avedesarr os tive ins waveoes tani 14 Range in which the LCD Monitor can be PONA ocean rece oni ee 14 ACTIVE GC Pee Pic rudt cous bes retina tan Sans seca rv beatae 15 Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder 15 Eyepiece ACGjUStMENE cccccccceesececnsereeeees 16 Adjustment the Hand Strap cceeeeees 16 Attaching the Shoulder Strap eee 16 Charging the Battery siciestissurcsuestaieddavensaroests 17 Removing the Battery PaCk ssseseeeeecrn 18 Reference of Charged Level ccccscceeeeeere 18 Charging TINIE As casia et eas osetia aisle ones 18 Operating TMG waves eeeveedtavedestedeneges 18 Checking the Battery s Charge 19 Camcorder Power SOuUrCES c ccceeeeneeees 20 Using Battery Fa hictouctexieteccs Ge a
74. ss than 8 minutes with P6 120 cassette 525 lines 60 fields 30 frames 0 5 Ix 1 4 C C D F1 6 3 8 4 88 mm 22 1 power zoom lens with auto focus and auto iris functions 46 mm VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA E61 For U S A only HITACHI 0 To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U S A DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day LLVACKL 1 800 448 2244 80 Hitachi America Ltd Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit However should you require service a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance Our service Hotline operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you Just present proof of purchase and or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions regarding in warranty service operation or technical assistance please contact Hitachi America Ltd Home Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego CA 92154 7225 Tel 1 800 HITACH 1 800 448 2244 E62 HITACHI Available Accessories
75. ss the MENU button ENU gt SEND Note AUTO is autor a set when j recorded tape is playec SOnvering Analog Signal to Digital Signal for VM D975LA order will accept and detect the video and audio recorded on analog video e equipment convert signal and transfer it to equipment with a DV i LINK terminal see p 54 q Set the CAM OFE VIDEO switch to VIDEO 4 Press the REW or FF button to select the desired mode with ts CG meor ie oT with ice Camcearc 5 Press the MENU button VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA E49 gt cording on Your TV 9 aN Red A V Cable l 1 The VM D975LA is provided with a stereo A V cable the VM D875LA VM D873LA with a monau ral A V cable Connect the cable plugs to the jacks on TV or VCR making sure to match the colors ereo connect the audio plug to the L jack white enerally available S video cable If your TV or VCR has an S VIDEO my gy G eS E50 HITACHI M D873LA j n l seen eH ETERS I SGASS EERE aa Playing Back Your Recording on the TV Screen yes CAM OFF VIDEO Switch Z rder and TV or VCR using ole as illustrated on pages camco Turr wn manual for c 4 Hold down sutton on the CAM OFE VIDEC i sliding the switch to button to begin playback 3 VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA f j ma A Ja REW Fret T Ne
76. ter making sure it is parallel with the camcorder If you were to close the monitor while it faces the same direction as the lens or it is diagonal it could damage the LCD monitor Do not disassemble the LCD monitor as this might cause a malfunction When opening the LCD monitor be careful that no water droplets adhere the monitor screen and that no water or dust enters the camcorder through the gap as it could cause a malfunction Viewed from Side e ifthe LCD monitor is turned 90 so that it the same direction as the lens when the camera signal is being recorded during recording recording pause instant review editing A V dubbing or A V dubbing pause the image on the monitor screen will become a mirror image and the viewfinder will turn on The on screen display on the LCD monitor will disappear ee Active Screen The camcorder automaticall y brightens the backlight of the LCD monitor when you are recording a bright subject outdoors so that the L cD screen is easy to see Note When you record a bright subject outdoors the camcorder operating time will be less than when recording indoors Note Even if you record outdoors the LCD monitor backlight may not brighten if you are aiming at a dark subject Note While the battery charge indicator ii is flashing the Active Screen function will not operate Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder Adjust the electronic viewfinder
77. th cars lighter socket having 12 24 volts negative ground system Connect one end of the DC cord optional to the Note You cannot use the car battery cord to DC IN jack of the camcorder Connect the ae charge a battery end of th ie DC cord to the DC OUTPUT of the Note You need the optional VM CC80A KIT car battery cord E20 HITACHI inserting and Removing Cassettes A power source must be connected before inserting or removing cassettes Once connected cas settes can be inserted or removed whether the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is on or off Inserting a Cassette 1 Slide the EJECT Switch The cassette door will Note if TAPE flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor remove the cassette and check that the tape is not damaged is not open automatically Caution Do not touch the cassette door when a cassette is being loaded or unloaded If your finger is caught by the metal section of holder it could be cut EJECT Switch nee Z Place the cassette in the cassette holder so that the transparent window faces away from the body of the camcorder and the sprockets toward the body of the camcorder Cassette Holder Note If is recommended that you use a Hi 8 Digital 8 tape with HIE P mark Push the cassette door which is embossed PUSH until it clicks into place The cam corder automatically closes Note The camcorder will automatically close the top of the cassette compartment Do not
78. the charge mode and the BATT CHARGE indicator will flash It will take a few minutes for the camcorder to enter the charge complete status Note Charging at low temperatures will decrease charge capacity After charging is complete disconnect the AC adaptor DC plug from the camcorder 6 Disconnect the AC plug from the AC outlet ZP C Plug 7 Detach the b tery from the camcorder Note Always remove the battery from the camcorder affer use Note Charging will not be performed whe g camcorder the CAM OFF VIDEO switch of the is set to CAM or VIDEO However if re pause continues for more than 5 minutes CAM mode the camcorder will autorr tum off after which c zing wii start ane Jer swifcn is set to LOC e performed even when the C ion is set to CAM Note if tne DC plug is disconnected when the battery is attached and the CAM OFF VIDEC switch is set to CAM or VIDEO the SSE APAC OFS will Tum off once but then autor on again Note that the E wi llc ifthe camcorder is lett asi Sady the Battery Pack T ver in the direction of the an slide the battery to the BATT EJECT Lever Reference of Charged Leve You can know the approximate charge level of bat tery by observing g how the BATT CHARGE indica tor of pare ss or lights BATT CHARGE indicate J Flashes once at approx one 0 50 charge app second intervals es twi
79. the viewfinder or LCD monitor automatically unless the manual focus is engaged If FOCUS appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor manual focus is engaged Press the FOCUS VOL control buttons simultaneously to return to auto focus See Using Manual Focus on page 36 Not good The auto focus will not work under the following conditions and you must focus manually opp fh php th PEAS Fae Wiss Aas Wars Siz Va fags Ai Naas AO NOD DRRE Objects with little difference in light reflection such as a white wall Objects outside the center of the viewfinder or LCD moni tor Objects at different distances in the center of the view finder or LCD monitor Rapidly moving objects Brightly lit objects such as a neon light objects lit by spot light ete Dark objects Note With the T zoom control you can use the auto focus with subjects that are 3 3 feet 100 cm away from the lens and further away to infinity With the W zoom control you can use the auto focus with subjects 3 8 inches Gem away from the lens and further away to infinity Objects behind water dappled or dusty glass E28 HITACHI Using the Power Zoom The power zoom W control widens the picture moving the subject farther away while the power zoom T control brings the subject closer narrowing the picture If ZOOM appears of the left of the viewfinder or LCD monitor ihe
80. to the position of optimum visibility Place the viewfinder back in its ong ginal I pos ti on peiores sonne as ANER in its CAUTION Do not noid the unit by the electronic viewfinde ry when carrying as this could cause a malfunction VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA E15 ri eteemactinsstimnuitnainmasiniitasinntnaticngnsensnasialniinisrdenineesinatitatteinivatinuueininnnnnalanteniinmnateny fos Eyepiece Adjusiment To use the electronic viewfinder turn the diopter control for your optimum focus adjustment Diopter Control Adjustment the Hand Strap Adjust the hand strap to best fit your hand Note After adjustrnent close the hand strap s pad securely BS lose the pad Attaching the Shoulder Strap eee Thread the ends of the provided shoulder strap through the slots at the back of the camcorder and thread through the shoulder strap s buckles Note Moke sure that the straps are securely fastened before using the shoulder strap to carry the camcorder E16 HITACHI Charging the Battery The first step is fo set the battery for charging To charge the battery attach it to the camcorder and connect the VM ACESA AC adaptor Charge the battery at a temperature range of 50 F 10 C 86 F 30 C to prevent damage to ihe battery Note This camcorder operates with a lithium ion battery such as VM BPL13 VM BPL30 VM BPL4O Note We cannot be responsible for any malfuncti
81. year hour minute and AM or PM 5 After setting the AM PM press the DATE button The internal clock will start Pressing DATE again will ey turn off the date time dis i 11715007 play i E24 HITACHI 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 Basic recording is easy and simple This section guides you through basic recording and playback Practice the basic techniques of recording and playback on some thing unimportant such as traffic or a short four of your backyard Once familiar with how the machine works you can move fo the more sophisticated features with less stress Let s get started VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA E25 Making a Basic Recording The Hitachi VM D975LA VM D875LA VM D873LA uses PROGRAM AE auto exposure that automatically selects the optimum shutter speed elther 1 60 1 120 1 180 1 250 1 350 1 500 1 750 1 7000 1 1500 1 2000 or 1 4000 of a second The iris adjusts automatically in response fo the shutter speed Use the PROGRAM AE button to select the expo sure that suits the subject condition For details see Using the PROGRAM AE Button on page 41 Sub Power Switch Recording speeds and applicable tapes S Digital 8 Hi8 e HiME HiMP 18 Recordable Recordable Digtal e j eile tape Recordable Reco

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