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1. ture will be distort 4 REW Button ie REW FF D gt 1 fault T E NN STOP J J cf han Se atl VM D965LA VM D865LA E27 Using Auto Focus The camcorder focuses the subject in the center of 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 Objects outside the center of the viewfinder or LCD moni tor Objects at different distances Objects with little difference in light reflection such as a white wall Rapidly moving objects in the center of the view finder or LCD monitor Brightly lit objects such as a neon light objects lit by spot light etc 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 Clem 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 sis eel farther away while the power zoom T corte brings Power Zoom Control ihe sl ees closer narrowing the picture if 200M eta of the vie
2. lt rep tAEl ee o iUAETOUAELTOUAEI OU Use the FF button to place the cursor where you CHEG ASEMEX wish to begin your title A aes p Use the PLAY and STOP buttons to select the Space first character of your title ee Correcting Errors n Hold down the TITLE button for at least 3 se 4 conds The first character will flash Use the FF button to select the character to be ae E corrected Once you ve selected a character press the FF Use the PLAY and STOP buttons to correct the button to set it character i eee 4 Press the TITLE button and use the PLAY and g STOP button to select the desired color Note if the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set to VIDEO you cannot select color the title will appear in white Press the TITLE button to store the corrected title in memory 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 blue VM D965LA VM D865LA E47 Recording Tille on a Tape in the Camcorder 1 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 Use the REW button to select the title the title you have created or the exis
3. FOCUS does no t appear in ihe viewfinder or on the LCD monitor tit press FOCUS VOL control buttons to eras l Auto Focus does not operate if asg ter is attached or the objects shown on pac JE being record ed 2 inser tne R Do not remove the tte l When the stored ei inder cr on the LC RE W emo is lt Le aa NO OPERATION IS ACCEPTED seen ARN gt symptom on operations are Remove the powe And after ab E viewfinder or or nih serine nie actos VM D965LA VM DB65LA E59 PLAYBACK OF PRERECORDED CASSETIE Symptom Check Point amp Correction e PLAY D of be engaged Sethe CAM OFF Vi DEO switc hto VIDEO aiai EERO Uh arate een cecal top of TV screen e TV receiver is of older type it needs to be modifi to work properly with camecor ord f Sesame eatin tenance Color of your TV screen is too bright too faint or TV set nas VIR Circuit Turn it off change i i pn es i Date search function does not operate e Slide the CAM OFF FF NIDEO switc E Do not eject the re recorded cassette Leave iti L camcorder i E ta lel oon a R 7 E tae oa Symptom Check Point amp Correction l EE E ENE ANEAN etisalat tore nnna enana mstr nannaa orania The Wr indication in the electronic viewfinder or Try another battery
4. Do not place this video pr oduct E i a risk of fire or electric stable ca art stand tripod bracket or table shock and soar and brok Periodice xtension cords are dangerous product may f tepung g s injury to a child or adult and ged or cracked wire insulation serious dam age he appliance Use only with a art stand tripod it in a shock or fire hazard bracket or t aie eerie snded by the manufac r sold with the video product Any rnounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 11A Anappliance a t com bination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven sur ie may cause the appliance and combination to overtur E4 HITACHI na sy power it can al into such pow il ou or aerosol enings as they may hat could result in y kind on the video touch d a fire or product 15 Lightning For added protec tt oduct during a light ning storm or when it is teft unattended and d for long periods of time unpiug it from ne Nall outlet and nna or ea 3 Fa y ge amaa A Ja FR 16 Servicing Do not attemo oe as opening or removing dangerous vo i r 47 Conditions Requir product from the wal service personnel under the a When the power b If liquid has been s extensive work by a quali product to its normal operation lf
5. To turn the on screen Sapam display on or off p49 To select the ue playback mode p49 lt MENU gt END DISPLAY LCi B MODE AUTO UDIO MODE AUTO BC ol ON gt D OUT OFF r To select the playback audio mode p49 To ensure playback of stable pictures p56 To convert analog signal to digital signal How fo select items and set them Press the MENU button 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 E22 for VM D965LA p49 o To select an item whose mode you wish to change Press PLAY to move the cursor up leek Hw REW FF as To select the mode of the item you have chosen j To select an item whose mode you wish to change Press STOP to move the cursor down HITACHI Ihe tape remaining display shows the remaining cee i p can be used for recording and play back using een dashes This feature is handy when r ing since if Jets you know how long aded tape the camcorder and start play esa 10 seconds later the ll be display red When the cas the displ ay will disappear is cep layed for 10 seconds after youc E In ae sing the near Time Counter The linear time counter displays the tape run in hours minutes and seconds helping you to keep frack of how on g Fah vet vee
6. Note Decrease the sound volume of the cam corder when you play back a recording by connecting the camcorder to your TV If the volume of the camcorder is set to maximurn the played back picture may be distorted Make sure that the volume is not set fo maxi mum during recording as it could distort the played back picture ubbing from the Camcorder to a VCR Connect the camcorder to a VCR to copy your or a friend s home 8mm recordings to VHS Connections with an AV cable 1 Connect yOu camcor aa to pe vE R Aone Playi j on pages 50 a 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 4 Insert the recorded tape in the camcorder and a blank tape into the VCR Set the VCR to record 5 Play the tape from the camcorder while record ing on the VCR Connections with an i LINK DV cable television Note If the VCR i connected to a and the VCR TV selector is set to VCR you can montor the tape being dubbed Note Reduce the volume of the camcorcer as low as possible during dubbing Otherwise the ployed back pictures could be ortec You can connect this camcorder to video equipment with a DV terminal using an i LINK DV cable for dubbing The re
7. EGO HITACHI Specifications General Specifications Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Storage temperature 72V DC 5 5W when recording LCD monitor OFF 6 2W when recording LCD monitor ON VM D965LA 4 3 8 Wx 43 8 Hx7 3 4 D 111 5 mm x 111 5 mm x 196 mm VM D865LA 4 3 8 Wx 4 3 8 Hx7 7 8 D 111 5 mm x 111 5 mm x 200 mm 1 88 Ibs approx 855g without battery pack and cassette 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C 4 F 140 F 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 VIM D965LA VM D865LA 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 Less than 8 minutes with P6 120 cassette 525 lines 60 fields 30 frames 0 5 ix 1 4 CCD F1 6 3 8 4 88 mm 22 1 power zoom lens with auto focus and auto iris functions 46 mm E61 For U S A only presale cae TSO ean SCRE Rae Sot To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U S A DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 800 448 2244 Hitachi America Ltd Home Electronics Division Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hour
8. 1 250 1 350 1 500 1 750 1 1000 osure that automatically selects the 1 1500 1 2000 or 1 4000 of a second The iris adjusts automatically in response to the shutter speed E 4 Use the PROGRAM A see an Power Switch Recordi ud bs td and Speier fapes button to select the expo sure that suits the subject condition For details Using the PROGRAM AE Button on page 41 i oe TE mm tape speed EME is Digital 6 ep Recordable eae a LP Unrecordable Note This camcorder records in the Digital 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 c meorders to play back a tape recorded on this camcorder in the LP mode mosdic like noise may appear in the playback picture and or playback sound may be interrupted sab Note It is recommended that you use HIME tape to record in the LP mode q Connect pages p20 2 Insert a cassette Inserting and Removing Cassettes p21 Iyo yu want to view the picture being recorded on the LCD monitor open the LCD monitor if rou want to view the picture in the viewfinder leave the Le D mor es closed VM D865LA E26 the camcorder to a power source See 9 power switch is in the Press the small button on
9. cas settes can be inserted or removed whether the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is on or off Inserting a Cassette 1 Slide the ETECT Switch The cassette door will open automatically Caution Do nor touch The cassette door when a cassette is being loaded or unloaded If your finger iS ca ught by the metal section of holder Hf could be cut EJECT Switch 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 Note Cassette Holder it is recommended that you use a Hi 8 Digital 8 tape with FINED By mark 3 Push the cassette door which is embossed PUSH corder hace nore eben stage until it clicks into place The cam automatically closes The camcorder will automaticaly close the topoft rest ste cloor down or you may damage your camcorde gt cassette compartment Do not r Poa care not to subject the side up any wes ct during tope loading or unload ing or when the cassette holder is open T ee to slide up stage could resul in mol f x _ Slide Up Stage VM D965LA VM DBB5LA 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 slack or no dust adheres to if etc After making sure that there is no abnormal iy reinsert the cassette If TAPE reappears see
10. x Note if you connect the VM BPL30 battery with minutes In this case refer fo the remaining naining battery time of 5 minutes or less E time display when using the camcorder gt will not b played bic E E To display the correct remaining battery gt Up the batery attached to the time on camcorder i ily charge if e Fully charge the battery before use epedt charging and discharging Turn the camcorder on and leave it o ata Sry a fore using if up the correct still subject for about 30 seconds Do not move ng Time may phi displayed sed at low temperatures s time with batery will be from the displayed time ao not appear ich has been used al osequenily used at nor ay of remaining batery For display of corect harge the battery the camcorder during this time If display does not change some time open and close the LCD monitor while you are using the camcorder VM D965LA VM D865LA E19 Camcorder Power Sources the charged battery pack AC adaptor provided or car battery cord optionad to power der Affer use be sure fo remove the power supply Using Batiery Pack 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the cam corder See pages 17 18 for attachment and charging of battery pack Using the AC Adaptor Please ensure that the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is in the OFF position whenever attaching or detaching To DC IN fack 1 Plug the AC adaptor
11. 3 Attachments K Do Not 339 cnments aloes still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet recommended by the video product manufacturer as To prevent electric shock do not use this may cause hazards polarized plug with an extensios gt Caution Maintain electrica safety Powerline operat tacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure if you need an extension use a polari cord 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 an i yis will he avoid a tential hazard frorn electric shock or fire 5 Power Sources This video product should be operated This will help avoid Aa hazard from Fae shock or fire only from the type of power source indicated on if in doubt contact qualified service personne the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplyto 40 Water and Moisture Do not use this vide your home consult your video dealer or local power company For near water for video products product A near a bath tub wash bowl ded to operate from battery power or other kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming sources refer to the operating instructions pool and the like 6 Perkoro n not overload wall outlets and extension 4 1 Accessories
12. Charging af low temperatures will Gecrease charge capacity 5 After cee is es te disconnect the AC adaptor DC plug from the camcorder 6 Disconnect the AC plug from the AC outlet F Detach the battery from the camcorder Nole Always o e y only by the pro aching a battery Nole Ch fake me CAM OFF VI is set To CAM or pause continues f CAM mode th tum off offer w slot If it cones fit ty n reversing he If the Pe id contact an electrician a replace your ee outlet or use a polarized cord or outlet access ory ia I A 2 batery is attach switcn is s s Sf CS 5 ARA avr sp to CAM of During will Turn eu O E indicator of the on again Pan ifthe camcorde give you a refe YM D985LA VV DE65LA eq Removing the Battery Pack ide the BATT EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and hol then slide the battery to the upper side and remove o BATT EJECT Lever Reference of Charged Level You can know the approximate charge level of bat tery by observing how the BATT CHARGE indica tor of camcorder flashes or lights 0 50 charge A F Flashes once at approx second intervals one i Flashes twice at approx second intervals one 50 75 charge More than 75 e Flashes three times at approx one second intervals Full charge pi 75 c
13. DV input output terminal LLINK DV cable generally available 1 Open the cover of DV jack Connect the camcorder to your VCR and the device with a DV i LINK terminal using the AV cable and i LINK DV cable 3 Hold down the small button of the CAM OFF VIDEO switch while you slide the switch to VIDEO 4 Specify AIN gt D OUT ON from the menu screen see p49 5 Start playback on the analog video device 6 Start to capture video and audio into the device with DV G LINK terminal See the instruction manual provided with the device for details on capturing operation Note The analog signal input to the camcorder will have some distortion If will not be normally converted to a digital signal even if the displayed picture on the TV screen is not noticeably distort ed Nate Analog Image will appear only in the viewfinder It will not appear on the LCD screen E54 HITACHI Recording from your VCR or TV Connections using AV cable for VM D965LA You can use this camcorder as a recorder and record and edit video m video device ora TV program Connect your camcorder to the VCR following Playing Be k Your Recording on Your TV on pages 50 5 ip Hold down the small button of the CAM OFF VIDEO switch while you slide the switch to VIDEO Insert a blank tape in the camcorder and the recorded tape into the VCR Hold down the Start Stop button for at least 1 second to set the camcorde
14. camcorder Knowing Remaining Battery Power Time if you use the VM BPL30 lithium ion battery optional 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 Gn minutes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Since the camcorder power consumption varies according to how frequently autofocusing or zooming is used the displayed time may decrease Note The ren nei battery time will not or increase several minutes at a time or may not appear when you are recording an image change for some time yourself or the LCD m onitori is put back fo can edhe ECH w AAS o AK LA o K a nas corder with its screen facing to the side Note The remaining battery time will appear Eaz 3 fay on afto or 10 15 seconds after the CAM OFF VIDEO ee switch is set to CAM it will not appear in the fy eS OOS ONS Wii SUI VIDEO position midway and the camcorder will stop When Not rie ie Per aay to5 the battery is discharged immediately remove i i Aea rean CN q Ci p 4 2 te When Ne emanate Cees 9 it from the camcorder and charge if again minutes or less the time cisplay will disappear We recommend that you replace the battery Hote ual me VN DEES L3 J baitery i Is used th S earlier battery charge indicator may not match the remaining battery time display in yo t the VA L30 battery with
15. of this unit A This symbol alerts the user that import A D ant literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit 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 00S The liquid crystal display LCD panel is made by highly precise technology More than 99 99 of its picture elemen gt o are effective but some less than 0 01 may appear as colored bright dots ao o not indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the limits of current technology EZ HITACHI 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 interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instr
16. 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 K Co o A Normal Mode 16x9 Mode NEGPOS Negative 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 obtained by placing a mirror at the center of the screen os Holi mirror rMode Normal Mode E38 MOSAIC Mosaic Mode The image in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni tor will be in mosaic Normal Mode Mosaic Mode ART Art Mode The image in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni tor will take on the look of an oil painting Art Mode 3 Press the Start Stop button to start recording wai Normal Mode e To release special effects recording repeat edly press the EFFECT button in the record pause mode until the normal mode is astored 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 func
17. return to normal playback 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 ally scan the tape backward at a high speed Press the PLAY Button to return to normal playback e Press and hold down the REW button during reverse search to visually scan the tape back ward at a higher speed Releasing the REW but ton will return the camcorder to normal reverse search Note When 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 in case of analog video In case of digital video VM DS65LA VM D865LA Note If you are freezi Ing a picture with the LCD monitor closed then you will not be able to view a stili picture with less noise when you open the monitor Only during Hi8 8 play back Start Stop Button Note if you are using forward or reverse search with the LCD monitor closed then you will not be able to view pictures with less noise when you open the monitor Only during Hi8 8 play back Note if you engage fast forward or rewind dur ing playback of analog video noise bars will appear in the searched picture If you engage fast forward or rewind during playback of digital video mosai
18. the CAM OFF VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM The lens door will open automatically 1E appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor and the camcorder is now ready to record e When you are ready to record press the Start Stop button RE cr 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 i To stop recording press the Start Stop button and REC disappears from the viewind r OF LCD monitor replaced by H This places the camcorder in standby After recording slide the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to OFF position to turn off the cam corder Note If the LCD monitor is opened or closed during recording several white stripes may appear in the picture but this does not indi cate a fault However HS ese stripes are rec ed with the picture so it is recommended that He do not close or open ihe LCD montor dur ng recording e TAPE flashes in is viewTine the to LCD ia when 1 the tab on the Note TAPE AD f on the To D montor when ak less remain of the tape Note If a camcorder is is left mode for more than 5 j turns of automatice ally i Start Stop button and hee camca rae returns To record pause rr mode cy et nen n pmt E y i record pa HITACHI Changing the Angle of the LCD Monitor when Recording You can change the a
19. the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has damaged When the video ance a product exhibits s Indicates a need for service 48 Replacement Parts required have replacements he uses have the original parts Use of anne manufacturer can pre 19 Safety Check Uponc to this video product service technician to perform safety checks recommended by tt the manufacturer to deter ae that the video pro 20 Heat The prod sources such as roducts including amplif ymnoletion of any service or repi idtm ng cor oO Before You Begin Any problems that occur as a result of any of the following conditions will not be covered by our E Do not shoot the sun directly Otherwise the lens will be faulty E 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 functioning properly but the solid state pickup device C C D usually causes this as an inherent characteristic Try to avoid shooting an excessive bright object di rectly Read This First To guide you we ve included e 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 s
20. will be minimal deterioration of video and audio since the digital signal is transferred The information displayed on the screen cannot be dubbed DY Jack Tok DV input output terminal oot Signal flow 1 Open the cover of DV jack Use an i LINK cable to connect the camcorder ta your equipment Turn your ae on lf the equipment has an input selector set it to DV input consult your e manual for det male Hold down the small button of the CAM OFF VIDEO switch while you slide the switch to VIDEO Insert the recor de d tape in the camcorder and a blank tape into the equipment Set the equip ment to record os be 2 bi E52 To equipment with DV we terminal To DV terminal A Play the tape from the camcorder while record ing on the equipment Nofe Reduce the volume low as vee e during ab ployed D os res could Note LINK HITACHI Using Audio Video Dubbing Use audio video dubbing fo record audio and video from the camcorder s built in microphone and camcorder onto a previousiy recorded tape in the camcorder A V DUB Button REW Button COUNTER RESET Button DISPLAY Button q START STOP PAUSE Button F FWD Button PLAY Button STOP Button Hold down the small button on the CAM Fi Press and hold the A V DUB button then press OFF VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to PLAY This places the camcorder A
21. 4 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 time counter etc is not displayed Note The battery remaining cower level will be displayed when you use a battery pack as a power supply Note The date and Poan 1g status played on the LCD monitor 5 Press the MENU bition cre dis camcorder has been set or the clock battery is demonstration mode will automat START The demonstration mode after the MENU butt specified OFF The demonstration mode is off 5 Press the MENU button Note The until power is tur pressed and AUTC pe wing the Date and Time s a NA pee reference when viewing therm later the current date and time a san ne DATE Button Load the battery Camcorder Power Sources p20 2 Press the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM 3 Open the LCD monitor and pmm then press the DATE button The a and time should appear in the lower right with the Pressing the PLAY button gives you higher numbers while the STOP button gives ee lower numbers Select the right month and press FF button Use the PL AY STOP and FF buttons to select the proper day year hour minute and AM or PM 5 After setting the AM PM press the DATE button The intern
22. 5LA VM D865LA 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 63 FOR AUTHORIZED HITACHI SERVICE FACILITY INCANADA Please consult the following telephone number 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 E64 HITACHI
23. ATE will dis play the following Note This function will not work with Hi8 8 recorded fapes E34 HITACHI Advanced Techniques The Hitachi VM D965LA VM D865LA offers a diverse group of fea tures that add interest and excitement to your video Adding fades to smooth transitions creates video with a professional look As you leam and practice with these features think of situations that they might fit in and add a special touch VM D965LA VM D865LA E35 Using Manual Focus Press the FOCUS VOL control buttons simul taneously FOCUS Py sin the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor You can adjust the focus manually pi 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 3 Press the FOCUS VOL control A far or Y ngar button until the subject is in focus FOCUS VOL Control Buttons AY Jse the power zoom W control to zoom back to the picture you desire Note To return to auto focus press the FOCUS VOL control buttons and the FOCUS disap pears from the viewfinder or LCD monitor Power Zoom Control 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 Menu Select Buttons E a R
24. EW FED E J N STOP Qe SELECT MENU Button ee oe J 1 Press the small button on the CAM OFF 4 Press the FE or REW but MENU VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM ton to display X500 CAITE SAL AUTO Press the MENU button l The menu display will me l corki AUTO appear Pee lt MENU gt END li SP LCD LINE AUTO eens Cs ett Press the MENU button The menu display will disappear from the LCD monitor or viewfinder 7 z S Note This digital zoorn has certain limitations it Press the STOP or PLAY may degrade if used for extreme magnifica button to select Mle tion and thereby amplify camcorder move D ZOOM pase aN ment fens LINE AUTC 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 oil painting look at mode e Each time the EFFECT button is pressed the recording mode is switched NEGPOS f J 4 15X9 Mode Negalive Positive Mode f MOSAIC J 2 Normal Mode Art Mode Mosaic Mode Rig ony a4 ae J VV DGGS5 A SVWM _DRAGIA geryg Activating Special Effects Recording Place the camcorder in the record
25. Note TAPE END flashes i me aula on the LCD monitor whe less remain of the tace Note if the camcord n for more than 5 mi urns off automatically ver op button and the camee record pause mode Playback You ae La Lo PLAY Button REW Button aA ae N x FF Button ae REW FF o X Te STOP j a fon STOP Button If tape is inserted in the VIDEO mode Only during Hi 8 8 playback 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 ne camcorder will start to detect the inserted tape Note While AUTO SENSING is flashing the com corder will not accept any operations other than EJECT and POWER CFF Note The cisolay that appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD moniter during playback will differ as follows depending on the tape and function Used Tape or function REFSIgE S Display SP B Digital 8 a aos LP LP lit dn ONEEN ET eens so i Standard 8 SP None Hi8 SP Hi eek ae ee ees TAPE SP TAPE eee A LE E AET AAEE h ETRE t TAPE is an upgrade recording function equiva lent to Hi8 on a standard 8 mm i tape TAPE is mounted in Hitachi VM H765LA VM H665LA came order S f Open the LCD ates and then adjust the angle of the moni Opening the LCD Monitor p14 om Hold down the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO swi a whil
26. Trouble shooting on page 59 Note ifthe tape is near the winding end it may take longer to 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 eon 21 Items Selectable with Menu The itey rn Menu selectable in the CAM mode When the MENL u disolays are used for the fo Displays is that can be selected depend on the position of power sw tch lowing explanatio button is pressed the following menu display will appear To correct camera shake p43 w i i a Eika parari A ates ee MENU gt Fo select the recording mode ES p30 i WHITE BAL To lock the white balance Ty D ZOOM gt i AUDIO MODE p42 REC MODE DISPLAY PLAT To turn the on screen display SN ae y prag To select the digital zoom fe DEMO on or off p23 mode p36 f o a F lt MENU gt gt END To select the demonstration To select the recording L audio mode p30 mode p23 Menu selectable in the VIDEO mode Pressing the MENU button will display the following
27. UDIO Bier Bloscine l MODE aa Press the REW or FF but ree a ton to select the desired mode 16BIT To record audio in the 16 bit mode Setting Recording Mode Use the menu screen to set the recording speed mode Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM MENU A Press the MENU button Ef OFF ee ee WHITE BAL AUTO Press the PLAY or STOP Rubio mone 16817 button to select REC RETN LCD LINE MODE Press the REW or FF but ton to select the desired mode SP To record in the standard mode DEMO AUTO lt MENU gt END li LP For extended recording length of 1 5 times the SP mode 5 Press the MENU button Note If you switch the mode between SP and LP during recording noise will appear at pic ture 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 mm tapes cannot be record ed in the LP mode HITACHI Recordin tures Photo for VM D965L Using the PHOTO function you can record a still on Hi8 RED i fakes approximately amp seconds to record one still Apor a 450 SHES an be recorded on a 120 minute tape BE or 60 minute tape Pin the SP Connect the cam pages p20 2 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
28. V DUB VIDEO pause mode II disappears replaced by y Insert a previously recorded tape in the cam A V DUBIN corder 8 Press the Start Stop button on the camcorder or 3 Use the wireless remote control and press the START STOP PAUSE on the remote control PLAY button Use the PLAY F FWD and REW The audio video dubbing starts When the lin buttons to find the place where you want to stop ear time counter reaches 0 00 00M the cam dubbing corder stops automatically recording only the 4 Display the linear time counter with memory portion of the tape that you selected Using Memory p44 Press the COUNTER Note If the camcorder is in AV DUB pause or RESET button to set the linear time counter to STILL mode for more than 5 minutes the cam 0 00 00M corder stops automatically to protect the tape Use the REW and PLAY buttons to find where Note When the audio video dubbed portion is you wish to start dubbing played back nolse may appear at the end of i Place the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM the dubbed portion position The record pause indicator HI appears and the camcorder is ready to record VM D965LA VM D865LA E53 Analog to Digital Conversion for VM D965LA This camcorder can receive video and audio recorded on analog video device it then transfers the digitally converted signal to device with a DV LINK terminal To equipment with DV LLINK terminal To
29. al clock will start Pressing DATE again will turn off the date time dis play i E24 a eee awe S l l l i l a eee ee ee AAEE m E RA 1 flashing 403 90AN 4 fake the time to set the date and time now The ae Gand time can be recorded on your tapes to act Use the following procedure to set up the display for fe ondt ma ding power to EW FFEIL Correcting the Date and Time Hold down the DATE button for at least 3 sec onds The flashing cursor will appear at the month Move to where you need to make the correction with the FF button and use the PLAY and STOP to correct Press the DATE button to set the corrected date and time Pressing DATE again will turn off the date time display 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 tour of your backyard Once familiar with how the machine works you can move to the more sophisticated features with less stress Let s get started VM D965LA VM D865LA BIS Makin Basic Recording he Hitachi VM D965LA VM DB65LA uses PROGRAM AE auto ex ee ie shutter speed either 1 60 1 120 1 180
30. attery nc saccciar ccncesaseraserenseneaie 20 inserting and Removing Cassettes 21 Inserting a Cassette cusessesssreneterees 21 Removing a Cassette u sessesserreererrrsrre 21 Protecting Recorded Material sosser 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 Tape D ee e r TSZ Using the Linear Time Counter Penaas 23 Switching On Screen Display On Off 23 Demonstration Mode ssessreererererereresseseeere 23 Setting the Date and Time EEEE 24 Basic Techniques Making a Basic Recording e rerereereree 26 Changing the Angle of the LCD Monitor when Recording sse sesrerrrererereuseeeeerseeerense 27 Heng Instant REVIGW ss errerrerereeneeserzeenreree 27 Using Auto FOCUS s sresersrrerrsrerreeeneeees Ses 28 singi the Power ZOOM neissen 29 Using the Digital Zoom EEEE 29 a Macro Zee re eaa Ne EREE AEE 29 Setting Recording Audio Mode sae aeee 30 E8 Sett ing Recordi ing Mie stsesrerereesssaserseseu 30 Recording Still Pictures Photo for VM DS65LA eee eee Ree E RHEE HUE ORE R EERE RT ETE EHARE EER 31 Playpack e ssesssrrerrserrererrnenvnnnruuneeennetrarenennn 32 Using Stll errori inann Using Forward and Reverse Search 33 Displaying Date Time during playback 34 Advanced Techniques Using Manual FOCUS 02 eccsseerereceee 36 daina x500 D
31. 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 the 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 after 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 e 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 LCD Screen Ifthe LCD monitor is turned 90 so that it faces 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 automatically brightens the backlight of the LCD monitor when you are recordi
32. c like noise will appear in the searched picture Only during Hi8 8 playback Note A noiseless picture will not appear during high speed search even if the LCD monitor is open Only during Hi8 8 playback Note Noise may flow during high speed search in low tempercture conditions Only during Hi8 8 playback Note if there is a no signal recorded portion in the middle of tape or if the Hi8 recorded por tion and Digital 8 recorded portion are mixed on tape the linear time counter may not oper ate correctly Note During analog playback noise may appear in the search picture on the LCD moni for or color may disappear but this does not indicate a fault Note When Digi ly scanned durin mosaic like noise Note When Hi8 8 recorded tapes are visually scanned during forward or reverse search you can view the noiseless picture on the LCD screen will cpoear 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 Setting the Date and Time on page 24 Press the DATE button during playback The recording date time will appear p DATE Button t f 10 20AM l 117 5 2001 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 D
33. cifi nii which you wish fo return An example might be tha YC Ou Rove orded some tape that you have ies watched you continue recording but do nof care to vaD ihe tape you recorded earlier The memory feature returns you to the be ginning of the most recent recording 1 n recording or playback of a cassette Press T the COUNTER RESET button on the remote control at the point to which you wish to return li inear time counter clears to 0 00 00 D Pr Press the STOP button to stop O O or press the Start per button recordin re CAM OFF VIDEO swi J PLAY Button 3 Press the DISPLAY button on the rer FF Button so the linear time counter with memory is dis REW Button pl layed as shown in the emory function Ine DISPLAY item ess qhe REW bpr Line ri approximately where you reset the linear time counter This fe orks in FF as well corded portion in 18 rec ee por ton and E c on tape J operate te anew Sneh spanish OG if recording 18 while at the ie titling function allows you to select one of nine titles stored in EEA emor OTE ite and record if You can ee from six languages to display sh F Germa D ee Wm ae ee Beit 7 or create g e and person g te PLAY a REW FFs el S J TITLE But VM D965SLA VM D865LA 45 peeing Tona me e E r ck pone D Note Bes selectin aga thec can aa
34. ckly page 8 Get to know your video camcorder by using this manual and get to know Hitachi We appreciate your business Quick Index Cha argi ng the Battery PIE E EE ET 17 Setting tr the Date and Time i of 24 Making a Basic ET ZOOMING cree Retains De hein aes ies 29 N T N N stdetctahcog 32 Dubbing from Camcorder to a VCR eee needa 52 HITACHI Features Easy to use X22 optical zoom ratio Color liquid crystal display LCD monitor with X100 digital zoom ratio switchable to X500 2 speaker Digital effects Color Electronic viewfinder for VM D965LA Stable pix Electronic Image Stabilization EIS e Active screen e Fade in fade out Perfect power Lithium ion battery Recorded date search Built in DC light for VM D965LA Types of differences _VM D965LA_ VM D865LA Built in DC light Yes No Photo still s l recording 1 ee A f Analog In A IN gt Digital Outo oun SS p o Electronic ree ae 0 4 inch black viowtinder 0 44 inch color re oN Recording of exter Ves nal analog input E 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 viewfinder The following text describes the operation as suming that the viewfinder is used as a
35. corder is removed Nolte When the cassette was recorded by another camcorder the date search function does not operate Note The date search function is released when you press the STOP bution during date search mode Note If the recorded time is less than 30 sec onds the date search function may not oper ate normally ress The photo search function allows you to search forward or backward for stills recorded on tape Nofe Be sure that the date and time are set 1 Attach a power source and slide the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to VIDEO 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 Press the REW button to search for the preced ing still or the FF button for the following still DE IOTO S 44 will appear while the preceding still is being searched for PHOTOS BR while the next still is being searched for 4 When the required still is located the camcorder enters the stop mode and PHOTO S disap pears from the viewfinder or LCD monitor r ane 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 Usin ine linear time counter memory stops a rewinding tape at approximately 0 00 00M This feature helps in locating a spe
36. e Depending on the tope used playback RENUJ gt END ON specified In this case specify TBC OFF Note Whenever TBC ON is specified OFF will automatically be specified for the DISPLAY menu item ictures may fluctuate up and down with TBC Screw the filter into the threads on the camcorder lens assembly E56 HITACHI at objects in a dex Using the Built in DC Light for VM D965LA 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 lt place and tums off when it is pointed at objects in a bright place CAUTION Since the power consumption of th even with a fully charged battery LIGHT Switch ee CAM OFE VIDEO Switch Make sure that a fu attached Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM and then set the LIGHT switch to AUTO when Built in DC Light illy charged battery pack is required Note When the LIGHT switch is set to ON the light will tum on whenever you make a record ng Note if the LIGHT switch is set to AUTO the light may not ot turn c on immediately Note Hf tne light turns on for more than 5 min utes with the LIGHT switch set fo AUTO Or ON when the camcorder is in the record pause mode the camcorder and automatically turn off In such a case camcorder on again Note light will turn the if the LIGHT switch is se
37. e sliding the switch to VIDEO r s the REW butoni to rewind the tape For fa st forwa aiding the tape press FF 4 Press the PLAY button and play back the tape just the volume press the VOL control buttons When either but pe 3e ad Fi E US E32 can view recorded pictures on the LCD monitor immediately after recording FOCUS VOL Control Buttons ton is pressed the volume adjustment display will appear on the LCD m p for about 5 sec onds Press amp to increase the volume or press to decrease it After 5 seconds the adjustment display will autom lly lisappear f 32 a a 5 Press the STOP button when you have finished Note Decrease ihe sound volume of the cam corder when you play back a recording by con necting the camcorder to your TV If the volume of the camcorder is set to maximurn the played back picture may be distorted Make sure that the volume is not set to maximum curing 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 monitor 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 i Note Only the playback s
38. ed material find a a particular spot on your tape begin editing or record new material While 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 the ex you se electe d Note Ify adit rnc er on the LCD monitor or VIV D965LA VM D865LA E43 ate Search The cate sec da YSO YOU Con Note Be sure that the date anc time are set 1 Att slide the CAM Bui remote Ga todi oy SEARCH in in the riewfinder or on the LCD monitor Socotra ee EEN 3 Press the REW button to search for the start position from which you last made a recording or the FF button to rec cording end position 44 SEARCH will ap pear w hile the start position is being searched for SEARCH Pb 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 D965LA ch function memorizes the star and end positions of recordings you mace on a specific easily locate those positions later as long as the cassette is left in the camcorder Nofe If you have ej function will not op ing start position on tha Note if the clock batt sered the date search function d te when the battery providing the power to the cam
39. editi ng color unevenness may occur in the image that appears on the monitor screen but th is will not affect the dubbed image Note Recording a playback pause image through the DV non minal will result in a ro picture And if the stil picture is played on yc camcorder iT may be blurred Note The anciog s ignal inpu itto the camcorder will have some distortion It will not be normally con este to a digital signal even if the dispi ayed pic re on the TV screen is enon noticeably distorted Noe A copy guarded image cannot be record ed on this camcorder Note Analog image will appear only in the viewfinder If wil not appear on the LCD screen ur E55 TBC Time Base Corrector ON or OFF With TEC 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 inconisis tent tape running that occur when dubbing is repeated TBC is effective only during Hi8 8 playback Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to VIDEO 4 Press the FF button to display ON PA Press the MENU button 5 Press the MENU button 3 Press the STOP or PLAY C Note In some cases fluctuations or cistorfion in i E a ae a set ENG B Eat Sr VAAN 4 rpe button to select TBC DISPLAY LCD LINE picture cannot b suppressed even when TBC AUDIO MODE 16Bi7 ON has been specified PBC ON A INSD OUT OFF Not
40. for i te VM D965LA VM D865LA E9 Identifying Controls 1 Built in DC Light 057 for VM D965LA 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 4 Cassette Eject Switch p21 5 Shoulder Strap Slot p16 6 Charge Indicator p17 7 Record Indicator p26 8 Infrared Receiver p14 9 Microphone 10 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 015 13 DC Light Switch p57 for VM D965LA To switch the DC light between ON OFF and AUTO 14 Hand Strap p16 15 Cassette Holder p21 Insert cassette here 16 Microphone Jack 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 HITACHI 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 Sub Power Switch p26 31 PHOTO for VM D965LA Pressing the Start Stop button will record still pictures STANDBY Pressing the Start Stop button will start recording The camcorde
41. g 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 asmall amount of moisture is sensed TAPE flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni then wait for about one tor Remove the cassette and set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to OFF hour EPEE erase net ener eee E3 3 your video Sodic and keep ima ha INSTALLATION pinched by i attention to cor o at plu where they exit amp Ventilation vided for ventilation to e product and to protect it fro not be blo or covered in installation such as a t tion is provided or the video have been followed 2 Retain Instructions tions should be retained for fut 3 Heed Warnings Comply 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 plug 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 unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug ff the plug should
42. harge ET 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 Battery a BPLI3 VM BPL30 VM BPL60 th 45x min 3h 55 min Sh5 min ae ir th 35 min 3h 25 min 7h5min E18 Typical Recording EVF when using the viewfinder LCD when using the LCD mc __ Battery VM BPLI EVF _ih LCD 50 min Notes on the Poney Tis recommended that t in the discharged stot chargec before you Avoid storing a fully store tin a place wi this will darnage th Do not operate the 14 F 10 C or abov low temperatures c at high temperature t aged Do not attach a hot battery to Allow if to Cool 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 neen ing the Battery s Charge charge indicator is located on the E of the viewfinder or LCD moni symbols dispiays when the battery ay charge NO does not yhen the camcorder js powered by This flashing symbol indi cates a battery nearly out of power Use an alternative power source or charge the battery before continuing to use the
43. igital 8 oS rapes If PB MODE Hi8 8 is Press the REW or FF but _ specified with the fer eh noise will appear and ton to select the desired g played back eae e cannot be viewed mode AUTO The tape format will be automatically Setting Playback Audio Mode During Hi8 8 playback you can use the menu screen to select digital audio output from the DV terminal Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to VIDEO 4 Press the REW or FF button to select the desired mode 2 Press the MENU button 16 BIT For playback of higher quality stere sound 12 BIT Select This option to olay back ordinary stereo sound 5 Press the MENU button Note AUTO i automaticaly set when digital 8 recorded tape is played back Converting Analog Signal to Digital Signal for VM D965LA This camcorder will accept and detect the video and audio recorded on analog video equipment convert it to digital signal and transfer it to equipment with a DV G LINK terminal see p 54 Press the PLAY or STOP button to select AUDIO MODEL 1 Set the CAM OFE VIDEO switch to VIDEO 4 Press the REW or FF button to select the desired mode a Press the MENU button OFF The digital vi be output in analog with camcorder ON T 3 Press the PLAY or STOP Hog vic with ite camcorder button to select AJN aa DOUT VM DI65LA VM D865LA E49 Playing Back Your Recording on Your TV Connecting to a Television or VCR with Audio Vide
44. igital Zoom R E A EE e Special Effects Recording eeeseersrreren 37 Activating Special Effects Recordi ing EAN 38 Using Fade cacnoniereiie mendira isi 39 Using the PROGRAM AE Button Ea Using the Backlight Compensation 42 Locking the White Balance c cece 42 Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer 43 Using Quick Edit essercene 40 Date SoarChhoraaii reriptane r 44 Photo SOTO aAvgresiatelascrsarthan ieee 44 USING M MOLY essesssesrersssrsterersnentrnnnrenreruennes 44 Creating and Recording a Title 45 Selecting Stored Title Prememo 46 Creating a Title sessssrerrrrnerersenrrenreennnrenes 47 Recording Title on a Tape in the CAMCORG Sl iskee oan inakaa ate si rrian 48 Recording a Title while Transferring a TapE erriari ia ivir neaikagea dass sone tte 48 Switching On Screen Display Omo os 49 Setting Playback Mode veceeseserseereeree 49 Setting Playback Audio Mode sett 49 Converting Analog Signal to Digital Signal for VM DS65LA EEE Sie cateeceeta esac Playing Back Your Recording on Your TY ne re ee eas 5O Connecting to Television or VCR with Audio Video Input Jacks neseser 50 Playing Back Your Recording on the TV SPB e vc csds icine EO Dubbing from the Camcorder toa VCR 52 Using Audio Video Dubbing cece 53 Analog to Digital Conversion for VM LAT reari aa ANE este Di TaS b4 Recording from your r VCR or TVen 55 TBC Time Base Corrector ON or OFF 56 Attaching a fiter ccecessc
45. in possible overheating ha ard Never use the light in the vicinity of explos ive orn ignly inflammable materials Affer using the light cool the light section sufici ently before storing the camcorder in the case The lamp can only be replaced by a ser vice engineer If the lamp has blown con sult your nearest service center E57 eneral Maintenance Cleaning the Camcorder Heads 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 to Tf Turn the eye cup counter Pi Clean the picture tube face 3 Align the reference mark clockwise until it stops and lens To prevent on eye cup with the top then pull it out to remove scratching use a soft non edge of notch and push abrasive cloth swab or the eye cup directly then lens cleaning paper turn the eye cup clockwise to secure it J E58 HITACHI Periodic Maintenance A precision electromechanical device the Hitachi VM D965LA VM D865LA requi
46. ion when you use the camcorder s wire less remote control 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 play will automatically disappear 4 Press the OPEN button to open the LCD moni tor Note Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture fo appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder Bright Control Buttons OPEN Button Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD screen Note Even when the picture on the LCD moni for is adjusted the recorded video will not change Load the battery Camcorder Power Sources p20 Press the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM or VIDEO ta p7 NI Switch Viewed from Side i 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 A to increase brightness or to E14 Cautions on LCD Monitor Screen Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers as the screen could get dirty and the picture will not be seen clearly If the LCD screen becomes dirty use a soft cloth to wipe off the dirt gt If the camcorder is used in a cold place and becomes too cold the LCD screen will
47. is rer Connect the camcor ney to a power source the aC AM OFF either CAM or Pi Hold down the small button on VIDEO switch and slide it to VIDE TITLE button ursor will appear in the viewfinder 3 monitor and the camcorder will enter fh we title creating mode Creating a Title 4 Press the REW button HAPPY BIRTHDAY will appear You can choose the desired language of the dis Hagar title by pressing the REW button as in the following order 5 Use the PLAY or STOP button to select a desired title eam aa ee eee AMBER KbAAA HEELS MERRY CHRISTMAS i PUVEVE EYP EYE Pers Nisa etn mere ian es BON AR INIVERSAIRE IT JOYEUX NOEL FELICITATIONS SUPERSTAI VACANCES E H e THANKSGIVING JOYEUSES PAQUI ee NINEE a S FI BUON COMPLEANNO FROHE W IHNACHT E VACANZA HZEIT VIVA GLISPOSI f E POLA ROST NEUJAHR IN FAMIGLIA FROHE OSTERN GLUCKWUNSCH JUBIL UM ae ao E QUI LA FESTA FELICITAZIONE BUONE FESTE POLL RICE i NO E46 oe BORI BON ANN eeeEyyy i 7 BLRAGLE IS e mee pe ae mi Si aD m To panar 6 Press the TITLE button The selected title wil 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 yello
48. ly adjusts perture according to the ofore use this mode for Select this mode wh ording rapidly moving f or tennis swings etc The led without blurring subjects such as g g a subject portrait af standing out from z shlumed background VM D95S5LA VV D365LA E41 Using the Backlight Compensation The camcorder contains an auto irs that adjusts the lens aperture depending on the avaliable light widening it uncer 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 backs round press and hold the BLC button It will correct the lighting z 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 Budions Le p m PLAY A Ri MENU Button 1 Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM Press the MENU button The menu display will appear tals al ema ae ae j D ZOOM X100 AUDIO MODE 16BIT MENU REC MODE SP peeta DISPLAY LCD LINE WHETE BAL DEMO AUTO D ZOOM 100 a lt MENU gt EN E eee lt MENU gt END Get a pii 1 J 5P Press the MENU button The menu display will aE disappear from the LCD monitor or viewfinder 3 Press
49. major monitor device VM D965LA VM D865LA E7 Table of Contents Important INFOMATION cece ecereeeceren entrees 2 For Your Safety ee sda 2 Important Safeguards c cccccssccrecerneeneseees 4 Before YOU Bel thicicccacivacccasecsnsaneinceeraetadvervs 6 Bead This EIS Eiseatitevagaiee a cclvestoeaereencuaetonns 6 PEATE S caalcnt O TE N A AT 7 Getting Started Components and AcCeESSOTIES e er 9 identifying CONO S nasa commie am 1 Loading Cloek Battery esesererrrsensssrserrrereeeen 13 Clock Battery airsoii iiini isteran erssvasareiareve eas 13 Using the Infrared Remote CONTO Ai din 13 LC MIG TOR itear i iaar ians aana 14 Opening the LCD MONOT oon PERIS 14 Adjusti ng the Brightness of the ECD Seref oiana ene apia a 14 Range in which the LCD Monitor can be FOU E A A E E 14 Active Scree nnii ivuri irern erea 15 Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder 15 Eyepiece AdjUStMent vo ccs reeeeerecenens 16 Adjustment the Hand Strap uo eceserecce 16 Attaching the Shoulder Strap cee 16 Charging the Battery ccscessseeneres 17 Removing the Battery Pack 18 Reference of Charged Level 18 Charging TG nreo cnaiprasescnononeneenautaciiny nthe 18 Operating TiN e sserrrerrerrsrrrrerersrreverarenereeeeree 18 Checking the Battery s Charge eesscssere 19 Camcorder Power SOUrCES seesessreresreer 20 Using Battery PaCK u esssersreeruerererernsrereee 20 Using the AC Adaptor ccccccsceseessseeenecees 20 Using a Car B
50. n M or time you Note if you engage fast avaria or rewind ing with LP recorded tapes or tapes recorded in the SP and LP modes mixed together the counter reading may be incorrect Switching On Screen Display On Off lection you can turn off the camcorder status display during recording and turn it on Using menu se again afterwards 1 Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM 2 Press the MENU button pa EIS OFF 5 ae ee WHITE BAL AUTO 3 Press the PLAY or STOT 0 200M one Tr button to select DIS MODE SP PI AY AUTO j Pere a y lt MENU gt gt E it 4 Press the REW or FF but MENU EN ee ton to select the desired LU J mode LCD Information on the tape remaining time counter ete is displayed on the LCD monitor LCD LINE M is displayed beside the time emonstration Mode Using the menu you can switch the demonstration mode that is set in this c i Set A AM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM r 4 Press e RE ons to pee ie mode AUTO Ifyou leave the camcorder for 10 min utes without inser ung a cassette when no date VM DS65LA VM D865LA TAPE END monitor 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 counter Memory Feature p4
51. ng a bright subject outdoors so that the LCD 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 7 is flashing the Active Screen function will not operate Adjust the electronic viewfinder to the position of D ee Se optimum visibility Place the viewfinder back inits S AE j ol i dine unit by the gloc onic vieww ir de original position before storing the camcorder in its an nee Ao HS By TONIS es i i i whe ying as this could cause a malfunction case or carrying the camcorder around to avoid VENE ARE OSIS COUE CAUSE SUC damaging the viewfinder or camcorder VIM D965LA VM D865LA E15 Eyepiece Adjustment 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 adjustment close the hand strap s pad securely Attaching the Shoulder Strap cane 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 Make sure that the straps are securely fastened before using the shoulder strap to carry the camcorde
52. ngle 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 Note You need the remote control to operate the camcorder Recording an Image of Yourself while Monitoring the LCD Screen q Open the LCD monitor Opening the LCD Monitor p14 9 Turn the LCD monitor so the monitor screen fa gt s the same direction as the lens Nofe When you record an image of yourself the image displayed on the LCD monitor will become a mirror image The on screen display on the LCD monitor will disappear Note Tit the LCD monitor in the direction of the camera lens so that it faces up slightly and the screen may be viewed easily i o ETE 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 trol and the camcorder will begin recording recording status indicator REC will change to red g ee Using Instant Review aa 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 fron normal playback whe P The camcorder play paused and retur record 1 pau use one s andoy Press the Start Stop button to
53. o Input Jacks Yellow White A V Cable 1 S Video Cable 2 generally available 1 This digital camcorder is provided with a stereo A V cable Connect the cable plugs to the jacks on TV or VCR making sure to match the colors 2 This digital camcorder can use a generally available S video cable If your TV or VCR has an S VIDEO jack connect the S video cable instead of the yellow VIDEO plug Stereo Type with S VIDEO Jack Stereo Type Monanural Type G 7 Video AUDIO o T ap p Owm Lt E50 HITACHI Playing Back Your Recording on the TV Screen CAM OFE VIDEO Switch q Connect your camcorder and TV or VCR using the provided A V cable as illustrated on pages 50 51 Insert a previously recorded cassette into the camcorder 3 Turn on your TV and or VCR and place itin the camcorder input mode consult your TV or VCR manual for details 4 Hold down the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO 5 Press the PLAY button to begin playback 6 Press the STOP button when finished VM DS65LA VM D865LA i aH Note Reduce the volume of the camcorder as low as possible when the LCD monitor is open If you fail to do so the played back pictures may be distorted Note it is recommended that you close the LCD monitor to save power whenever you play back a picture on a TV
54. o 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 EA 38 39 REMOTE CONTROL 40 Recorder Remote Control Same functions as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder 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 The clock battery backs up any information set in the camcorder It allows the camcorder to retain the y date time and any other settings when the power source is removed If has a life soan of about a year Clock Battery WARNING KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY install the battery to prevent misplacing it FROM CHILDREN AND PETS 1 Open the clock battery cover IF SWALLOWED CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT Clock battery cover WARNING BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY DO NOT RECHARGE DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE Note Replace the batery with a Hitachi Maxell Sony Panasonic Sanyo or Toshiba bat tery part no CR2025 only Use of another bat tery could lead to risk of fire or explosion Install the bat ttery with terminal faci ng Note Dispose of battery safely in accordance outwards with local laws Do not dispose of in fire Note Do not short ci
55. ommended that you use a separatel a ld S video cable instead of the yellow plug ines of AV cable to connect the 1 video jack and the S1 video jack of your VCR or TV You can connect this camcorder to video equipment with a DV terminal using an i LINK DV cable sold separately for dubbing There will be minimal deterioration of video and audio since the digital signal is transferred 2 Tob DV input lt a Signal flow 1 Open the cover of DV jack Use an i LINK cable to connect the camcorder to your equipment sr Hold down the small button of the CAM OFF VIDEO switch while you slide the switch to VIDEO Insert a blank tape i in the camcorder and set the video a in the equi ipment Hold down the Start Stop button for at least 1 second to set the camcorder to the recording mode Play back video material on the playback video equipment or set the TV program to be recorded 7 Press the Start Stop button to start recording hen dubbing is finished press the Stop button o stop recording oe Reduce the volume of the camcorder as VM D965LA VM D865LA LLI V c ner ailable output terminal ge NK DV cable generally available To equipment with DV i LINK terminal j ae To DY terminal eh Lao low as possible during dubbing Otherwise the played back pictures could be distorted Note Only one device can be o to your camcorder using on LLINK DV cable Note During digital cubbing
56. or charge the battery on the LCD monitor flashes to indicate battery is dis charged The battery level Deacon 4 C appears differently This does not indicate a fault Ht is because the pon the LCD monifor and in the viewfinder power consumed by the LCD monitor and Viewfinder is different PEPER me w ASONO NSSE nena _ eens manaman TAPE DISPLAY TAPE appears in the viewfi nder or on the LCD moni e Have you moved the camcorder or cassette from a tor 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 walt for about one hour L isdn z Remove the cassette and then try to reinsert remove it several times If The indic sie is still shown In the viewfinder or on the LCD r bee use a ceang l tape to clean the heads ond replace the cassette e Symptom Check Polni amp Correction eee letters aopear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor or normal operation is interrupted External interference may have caused the cam corder s microprocessor to mafu nction temporari 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 will return to their default settings
57. ound is heard sound being recorded is not heard Nete No sound is hearg when the LCD is Closed Note If there is a no signal orded portion in the middie of the tape or if the Hi8 recorded portion and Digital amp recorded a n are mixed on tope the linear time counter may not operate correctly The monitor To Play Back a Tape with the Viewfinder Close the LCD monitor the ton to play back the tape the viewfinder The picture appears in Note You cannot hear the playback sounc when playing back your video with the viewfinder 4 To view a still picture during playback press the Start Stop Press the Start Stop button again to resume playback If you leave the camcorder in 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 Sub Note During sill playback of Hi8 8 recorded tape noise may appear or color may disap pear but this does not Indicate a fault Note The still 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 Press the FF button during playback to visually scan the tape forward at a high speed Press the PLAY Button to
58. power cord into an AC outlet Make sure that the wide blade fits into the wide slot If it doesn t fit try reversing it If you still cannot make fit the blades fully into the outlet either contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet or use a polarized cord or qJ outlet accessory world An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries If you need one purchase it at your Hitachi distributor 7 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 ss Eien a The camcorder can be powered with a car battery by using an optional car battery cord Hitachi VM CC80A KID to plug the camcorder into the car s cigarette lighter socket Please ensure that the CAM OFF VIDEO switch Is in the OFF position whenever attaching or detaching any power supply le battery AC adaptor etc Car Battery Cord To DC OUTPUT E l To cigarette lighter To DC IN Jack Ka socket ar battery cord into the car s cigarette Note Only use the car battery cord with cars car having 12 24 volts negative ground system J DC cord optional to the amcorder Connect the other the DC OUTPUT of the Note You cannot use the car battery card to charge a battery dote You need the optional VM CC80A KIT HITACHI A power source must be col nected before inserting or removing cassettes Once connected
59. r Jaye Shoulder Strap E16 HITACHI Chai The first step is to set ti net battery for charging To charge the battery attach if to the camcorder and t gles VM ACE 5A AC adaptor Charge the battery at a temperature range of 50 F 10 C 86 F reveni damage to the batery Note This camcorder opera Note We c tery packs s with a iHhium ion battery such as VM BPL a nk BPL6O for ony malfunctions of the camcorder which occur when you use bat To AC Outlet BATT CHARGE Indicator To DC IN Jack eee Eee Charge the battery on a flat surface this is free of rence of the charged level vibrarion Note if the BATT Ct TARGE indicator flashes J Make sure t the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set once every fwo seconds y could be defective to OFF position CAM OFF VIDED Switch NG Note The BATT CHARGE indicator will not light at all when the AC adaptor is defective Nofe You can use the battery before itis corn pletely charged Note When charging is complete the TARE indicator on the camcorder wil f the fully charged battery is cies an re reaftiacned the camcorder will ag ain Attach the battery pack to the camcorder enter the ch varge mode and t CHARGE indicator will flash H will a a few Place the battery on the guide platform and minutes for the camcorder to enter the charge slide it down so that it fits into the camcorder complete status Note
60. r to the recording pause mode 5 Play back video material on the playback video equipment or set the TV program to be recorded G Press the Start Stop button to start recording 7 After dubbing is finished press the Stop button to stop recording Note Anciog ima ige will appear only in the viewfinder It will not appear on the LCD screen Note if the VCR is connected to a television and the VCR TV selector is set to VCR you can monitor the tape being dubbed Note Reduce the volume of the camcorder as low as possible during dubbing Otherwise the Connections using i LINK DV cable aterial played back on other played back pictures could be distorted Note For more smoothly recorded pictures itis recommended that you do not mix Images recorded in the Hi8 standard 8mm format and Digital format on one the same tape Note Play back the tape on playback VCR in the standard speed mode Variable sosed play on ihe VCR such as fast forward or slow motion play will cause distortion in the image that is being recorded on the camcorder if your VCR or TV has only one audio output jack monaural Insert the yellow plug of AV cable into the video output jack and the white or red plug into the audio output jack Connecting the white red plug will record the left right c hannel sound If an S video cable s sold separately is used clearer images can be recorded If your VCR or TV has an S1 video jack it is rec
61. r 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 BATT 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 LOCK VM DS65LA VM D865LA 21 22 2324 25 26 wien P FS j 32 33 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 3O TITLE Bution 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 VIDEO mode To control playback volume 33 BLC Backlight Compensation Button p42 When recording a subject in bright 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 pp FWD T
62. rcuit the battery Note Do not hold the battery with the metallic tweezers Note Keep the battery in a dark cool dry place ua 3 Close the cover Using the Infrared Remote Control installing the Remote Control Batteries The remote control requires wo AA batteries fi Re attach the cover to the remote control 1 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 Cautions on the batteries 2 Do not use the old and new batteries at the same time Do not mix batteries of different types Do not snort take apart or dispose of batteries by throwing them into a fire When liquid leaks wipe it off completely and then insert new batteries VM D965LA VM D865LA E13 f i Operating Your Camcorder A o 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 Aim the wireless remote control at the infrared receiver of the camcorder remote control to the infrared receiver Th wireless remote control won t work if an ob stacle blocks the infrared rays Note The remote contro code of this cam corder is Hitachi code VCR2 If you have a VCR with the same code your Hitachi VCR may mol funct
63. res maintenance after a period of normal use We expect i that no maintenance other than head cleaning will be required during the period of warranty unless the camcorder is used either heavily or seldom Defective parts are cov rered py 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 lo cation 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 ine fol lowing possible solutions before inquiring about professional service INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE ae r as ane a f 7 q m A NA ae hee i Symptom Check Point amp Correction po ie 3 Cassette holder cannot be opened when you side Connect the power source the EJECT switch Cassette cannot be inserted Into c assette compari e Load cassette ated by arrow on ment cassette i Cassete window must be toward outside Slide the CAM fOFF VIDES switcn i sarncorder conn nto the oe mode i Check the record protect tab on the casse even when the Starl Sop an Ton is pressed i page 21 for de Slide the CAM O F VIDEO switch to CAM Make sure that
64. ribosome HITACHI AMERICA LTD HITACHI CANADA LTD HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION ey Be 29 a moch Court 6740 Campobello Road 0 CA 92154 7225 Mississauga Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA Tel 1 800 HITACHT 1 800 448 2244 amilicr with fhe manual and how Thank you for buying a Hitachi product Please take time to become it is set up Keep it handy for fi ae reference E itachi I d 2000 OR32194 d in Japan OO N H Important Information For Your Safety The CAM OFE VIDEO switch turns the camcorder on and off leaving the date time feature unaffec fed If the unit is fo be left unattended for a long period of time turn the camcorder off and close the fens door WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD USE THE REC OMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY The camcorder and AC adaptor have the Bolovi CAUTI O gt N 10 REDUCE THE RISK OF PIORA ECTS ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE A s RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK l REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE LY a o owon Lt PERSONNEL Identifications of cauti ion marks ae ae symbol warns the user that unin WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR E E EN P T E an A Ao e JN aee gps wii he unt may ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE L n gt electrical shock Therefore itis danger OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY ous to make any kind of contact with INSERT PLUG any inside part
65. s 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 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 E62 HITACHI Available Accessories APPEARANCE PURPOSE f 3 PARTS NO APPEARANCE PURPOSE PARTS NO em es ae E Rechargeable i Lion battery yM LHon battery 3000MAR HES G350mAh Type Type me i Rechargeable Filters for spe Leon battery cial effects alae C6C0OMAN Nee Type P CAR BATTERY CORD DC CORD De power source for i camcorder 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 DS6
66. t to AUTO and the camcorder is pointed at a white subject with nigh reflectivity in a dark place from a short dis tance the light may tum on or off In this case set the LIGHT switch to ON Note The light wil turn review even If you have manua the light Note The light will not turn on OFFI ore switch is set to VIDEO L off during quick edi aly turned on or when the CAM ted Note f there is no cassette in the came cores or if A preve ented c otte is Inse with the SHT switch soi to AUTO the igh i wil auiomatically go out after 5 minutes CAUTION Turn the a os whe en n you if i otherwise the operating tir pack is shorten tion of the light ort f CAUTION Do nothok or mie unit by the light when carrying B a malfunction VM D965LA VM D865LA ed due to ine p power consumy light is high the camco rder operating time will decrease 3 After use set the LIGHT switch to OFF or set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch of the camcorder to OFF position CAUTIONS A During operation and or after use of the ight the front surface and lomp of the light will be very hot To avoid burns or hair dom age do not touch them with your nand When the light i on do not allow water to drop on the light When the light Is on avoid subjecting the HOT To In mpacts or sharp vibrations Do not cover the light with paper or other objects since the alr flow will be interu ver ed resulting
67. tand this section thoroughly before moving on e A Getting Started section to familiarize your self with the controls and prepare you for recording A Basic Techniques section to allow you to use your video camcorder quickly and confi dently before advancing to the more sophisti cated features of the Hitachi VM D965LA VM D865LA e Advanced Techniques to help you with some of the exciting sophisticated features of the Hitachi VM D965LA VM D865LA We hope you will take the time to learn about these func tions since they have been designed for you You can use the video camcorder without read ing this section e A General Maintenance section to help keep your purchase in good repair EG 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 closed and in direct sunshine e 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 ph 1osphorescent sur face of the cathode ray tube and the LCD panel may be damaged We want this manual to be as helpful as possible so it includes two easy ways to find the infor mation you need A quick index for the information you use most often this page e A detailed table of contents directing you to spe cific information qui
68. the STOP or PLAY button to select Note If the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set to WHITE BAL VIDEO locking will be released ond AUTO will be specified again Note if unnotural colors appear on the LCD monitor with WHITE BAL LOCK specified reset the white balance or specify WHITE BAL AUTO ea E42 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 4 Press the FF or REW button to display ON ereenn e While you zoom to a distant subject While you approach a small subjec While you walk around While you record from inside a moving vehicle appears i in the upper lefte corner of the viewfind er or LCD monitor Press the Start Stop button to start recording When EIS is engaged the viewfinder or LCD monitor image shakes with a slight delay Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM Note EIS may not function if you use a wide or Tele converier jens Press the MENU button The menu display will Note His recommended that you do not use appear the EIS function when using a triood The sensor would Gefect viorations from the tripod in which case the picture would be blurred 3 Press the STOP or r PLAY button to select EIS Using Quic i Use quick edit to searc ch for the end of previously record
69. ting title in cam corder you have memorized on page 46 you wish to record amp Press the Start Stop button to start recording the title Q Press the TITLE button to stop recording the title The title graphics disappear from the viewfinder or LCD monitor and the camcorder can record normally Recording a Title while Transferring a Tape T Connect the camcorder to the VCR p50 Hold down the TITLE button for at least 3 sec onds The title setting mode will be entered 3 Use the REW PLAY and STOP buttons to select the title from m emory 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 event you plan fo button to superimpc ord Just p ite o he scene rosing appen viously re previously recorded m iy when you record o te on lt corded tape 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 title during tape transfer will erase a portion of your recorded material Note If the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is set to VIDEO the Title will appear only in white HITACHI Switching On Screen Display On Off Using menu selection you can turn off the camcorder status displa
70. tion ihe fade function will be released After setting the special effect mode reset the facie function Note The fade function cannot be used in the Photo mode e White fade Fades in from a white screen or fades out to a white screen Laf appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor Fade Out Wipe fade The picture opens gradually from the center of a black screen or closes into the center to a black screen as Fade Out Mosaic fade Fades in from a picture in mosaic or fades out to a picture in mosaic MOS P appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor Fade In Fade Out e Art fade Fades in from or fades out to a picture with the feel of an oil painting ART F app the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor rs in Fade Out VIVI DO65LA VM D865LA E39 Zoom fade Fades in while zooming from a white screen or fades out while zooming to a white screen ae fa y 1 appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor Fade Out e 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 In Fade Out CERIN E oO O Fading In Use the FADE button to select a fade option efore recording Press the Start Stop bu
71. tton 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 fading out be sure to walt until the pause indicator II is visible in the viewfinder oron the LCD monitor before attempting to put the camcorder into the record mode again E40 HITACHI AM AE Bution Ihi camcorder can easily set the shutter soeed and aperture to suit ae UON or purpose as well as adjusting all of these according to the su t condition recording O ars oe conventional Press the ge RAM AE button fo select the recording mode according to t UDIeCT fo be rec ING Coordin a q Press button is cane a the an ae Eon area qi relative ly small CANT Gain up Mode Select this mode when recording a poorly ject such as in a dim room etc The entir will be recorded brighter the PLAY or STOP button to select the recording f mode a cee Press the Start Stop button tc recording a f To return to the full auto mode press the PRO GRAM AE button E le Sports Mode ortrait Mode F GAIN UPI ean TEER E EE Spotlight Mode ain Up Mode No Display Full Aulo Mode n this mode the camcorde he shutter speed al E r automatical
72. uctions 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 harm il 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 VM D965LA VM D865LA Notes Before using This Digital 8 camcorder uses Hi 8 Digital 8 tapes witha MIE mark and records in the Digital 8 P format This camcorder also can play back pictures on tapes recorded by other FE and El camcorders For more smoothly recorded pictures it is recommended that you do not mix images recorded in these HiH and Ei formats with Digital 8 9 format on the same tape Note that this camcorder cannot play back Hi8 8 format tapes recorded in the LP mode FRED is a trademark of Sony Corporation MOISTURE Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after movin
73. ueneteeceeesrteteeene 56 Using the Built in DC Light for VN DI65LA aassasssreesrrrrenrerecrrernrererenee OF General Maintenance Cleaning the Camcorder Heads 58 Cleaning the Lens and Picture Tube of the Electronic Viewfinder essre 58 Periodic Maintenance e sssrecrerrresrreerernreanea 59 I Troubleshooting EE AT EEAO ess Specifications cccsecececscueeressereeterererenans 61 Available ACCESSOFIES e essrssrrerrsrseerennenearer 63 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 all about your Hifachi 8mm camcorder The more comfortable and familiar you are with the machine and its features the more you can make It do for you Lets get started If is crucial that you read and understand all the safety instructions before you begin If you haven read the safety instructions yet please take the time to do so now Components and Accessories Check that you have all the following components and accessories before proceeding y p p 5 A ace E E res AC adaptor Battery pack Remote contro Remote control VM ACESA VM BPLI3 VM RMESIIA bateries Part No HL11231 AA size i Audio Video cable CR2025 Part No EW12143 Shoulder sirap Part No TS14621 oe con full 4 physician oS
74. view the picture in the viewfinder leave the LCD monitor closed 3 Make sure that the sub power switch is in the PHOTO position corder to a power source See 4 Press the small button on the CAM OFF VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM The lens door will open automatically PHOTO H appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni tor and the camcorder is now ready to record VIM D965LA VM D865LA When you are ready to Start Stop button H will appear and the The camcorder wi ads ecorc d press the will disappear gt gt record indicator will oe ecord the image miawve at the moment you press Start Stop as a still for 8 seconds fe ee 9 3 i PHOTO Se ee Se ee oe J When a 8 second still recording is finished 11 will appear again The camcorder will enter the standby status you can now record another still if you want 7 After recording s slide the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to OFF position to turn off the cam corder Note You cannot change the mode or setting inthe menu while you are recording a stil Nofe You cannot record a still during setting or operation of the following functions Special Effe Fade Nole Do not iene the See when recording of a still orm ic like noie ma recorded in the picture wo flashes in the viewfinc der lt oron the Note ne LCD monitor when the tab on the side of the cassette is Ens ely visible
75. w cyan magenta red green and blue After you have selected the color press the TITLE button lt a FELI FELL ue EL PROTAGONISTA FELIZ NAVIDAD VACACIONES ANIVERSARIO oe LZ oe NUEVO l a i HITACHI Creating a Title A title contains two lines of up to 16 characters per line The camcorder contains 81 different characters for creating a title Note Be sure fo insert the clock battery before creating a title Although a tite can be created without the clock battery inserted if will disappear when the battery providing power to the camcorder is removed m en et DENR sar hil Gh antec zi TTT g Connect the camcorder to a power source When you complete your title press the TITLE button to store the title in memory and remove Hold down the small button on the CAM the title graphics from the viewfinder or LCD OFF VIDEO switch and slide it to either CAM monitor or VIDEO Note As long as the correct current time can 3 Press the TITLE button and a flashing cursor be displayed the tile is held in memory appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD moni Note If you display the date along with the tor tile after selecting the color the date will be Note If a stored title appears press the PLAY displayed in the same color button to display the screen for creating a title Characters available for your title ABCDEFGHiIJKLMNOP i RSTUVWXYZ0123456 89
76. wfinder or LCD monitor the digital zo l ene below has been engaged ae z e 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 W co the power zoom control is operated the zoom position is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor for Zoom position toa 5 seconds and then disappears The zoom position is displayed in 10 steps Using the Digital Zoom newz The digital zoom increases the magnification of ihe power zoom by 4 5 times You must place the subject you wish to magnify at the center of the viewtinder or LED 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 viewtinder or on the LCD monitor normal zoom functions resume Power Zoom Control W H j A aS oD inches As zoom control W The camera foc use automatically Check your insuffic ient when filming cf VM DS65LA VM D865LA CoQ Setting Recording Audio Mode Use the menu screen to set the recording audio mode 1 Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to CAM 12BIT To record audio in the 12 bit mode 5 Press the MENU button D Press the MENU button mmo Press the PLAY or STOP eT ia button to select A
77. y during playback and turn it on again afterwards 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 2 Press the MENU button p aoa E EPE EUR which will be superimposed on the playb back Press the PLAY or STOP Pa VODE auto picture seen on the connected TV button to select DIS NEY oor iE OFF Information on tape remaining time PLAY i counter etc is not displayed Press the REW or FF but lt MENU gt END Note The battery remaining power level will be ton to select the desired __ displayed when you use a battery pack as a mode power supply LCD Information 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 monifor 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 T Set the CAM OFF VIDEO switch to VIDEO detected during playback Hi 8 8 With some Hi8 8 recorded tapes Hi8 8 ma not be automatically detected in this case select areas the option Hi8 8 Press the PLAY or 5 a fue Mane au 5 Press the MENU button Press the MENU button Sui DISPLAY tE 40D AUTO button to select pp OO Note Specify PB MODE AUTO to play back MODE ueNUSDEND D

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