Hitachi VM-7400A User's Manual
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1. When the tape counter with memory indication appears the viewfinder a tape that is being rewound automatically stops when the counter reads approximately 0000M This is useful if there is a section of tape you want to review immediately after recording or if you want to return to the same point several times in a row 1 Press DISPLAY The tape counter and memory indicator M appear 2 Start playing or recording a tape 3 At the point you want playback to start press RESET button to reset the counter to 0000M 4 Continue to play or record 5 Press STOP EJECT button to stop playback or press REC PAUSE button to stop recording and place CAM OFF VIDEO in VIDEO position 6 Press REW REVIEW The tape will be rewound to the preselected point at approximately 0000 indication RE Butig STOP EJECT Button RESET Button DHSPLAY Button m rnm When DISPLAY is pressed so the display appears in the viewfinder the tape remaining display shows the remaining length of tape that can be used for recording and playback using seven dashes This feature is handy when recording since it lets you Know how long you can record on the loaded tape Insert a cassette in the camcorder and start recording or playback 10 seconds later the remaining tape will be displayed When the cassette is ejected the display will disappear is displayed for 10 sec2. 2 Clean the picture tube face and lens To prevent scratching use a soft non abrasive cloth swab or lens cleaning paper 3 Align the mark on the eye cup with the mark on the viewfinder and then rotate the eye cup in the direction of the arrow until a click is heard Picture playback may become blurred or be interrupted This does not mean that the recorded program has been erased Dirt accumulated on the head after long periods of use causes this problem In this case head cleaning requiring highly technical care is necessary Consult your nearest dealer or VCR service center before using a head cleaning tape aer ue oom BN Rx Er L NOR NE re a Uri EAM X rec rre rur ER S Gas PERIODIC MAINTENANCE This video camcorder is a precision electromechanical device which will require periodic maintenance after a period of normal use We expect that no maintenance other than head cleaning will be required during the warranty period by most users unless the video camcorder is heavily used or seldom used Normal maintenance is the responsibility of the user although defective parts are covered during the warranty period Consult your VCR service center to determine the recommendations for normal maintenance based on your location use patterns and machine age SPECIFICATIONS General Power requirements 9 6V DC Power consumption 7 5W nominal
3. HITACHI Instruction Manual VHS Video Camcorder VM 6400A VM 7400A HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS HITACHI HSC CANADA INC AMERICA INC 6740 Campobello Road 1855 Donroch Court Mississauga Ontario L5N 2L8 San Diego California 92173 CANADA Tel 770 279 5600 Tel 905 821 4545 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII INC 3219 Koapaka Street Honolulu HI 96819 Tel 808 836 3621 i mH Thank you for choosing the video camcorder For maximum pleasure and convenience please read these simple instructions before operating your camcorder QR19392 Hitachi Ltd 1998 Printed in Japan KY F N TABLE CONTENT PRECAUTIONS Only TOR VM 7400A u M C mRPTS STABLE PIX Electronic Image Stabilizer FUNCTION Only for VIVI 7400A CAUTION a RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK M DO OPEN This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit m ou ug 4 i 4 i This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Th
4. Check to make sure you have the following components and accessories besides the camcorder unit itself before disposing of the packing material 1 Lead acid rechargeable battery 2 AC adaptor charger 3 Shoulder strap 4 DC cord In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards the manufacture of your video product safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument But safety is your responsibility too This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Camcorder and accessory equipment Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated Follow all operating and use instructions E 2 Retain Instruction The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 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 a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your e
5. Socket i r A 1 QU 7 if m el P a J Pme hu Dry J p zb eMe a cC ahs 1 at wl Car Cord aptianali 1 Connect the small plug of the car battery cord to the DC IN 9 6V jack of the camcorder 2 Connect the other end of the car battery cord to the car s cigarette lighter socket CHECKING THE BATTERY When the I indication appears in the viewfinder and flashes while the camcorder is being operated with a battery provided it indicates that the battery charge is low Charge it or replace it with a charged battery Press the DISPLAY button The remaining battery power level will appear in the viewfinder When the battery is fully charged is displayed After several minutes the symbol will change to When the battery is very near empty the symbol will change to start blinking You should find alternative power source or recharge the battery before continuing to use your camcorder L 1 J NOTE When a battery pack is used to power the camcorder flashes even if DISPLAY is not pressed to warn you that the battery power level is low 1 Plug the AC adaptor charger power cord into AC electrical outlet 2 Attach the battery to the AC adaptor charger Align the mark on the battery with that of AC adaptor charger and push the battery flush with the AC adaptor charger and slide it in the
6. When DISPLAY is pressed the display will appear in the viewfinder along with l ally STABLE PIX icon i 2 Press REC PAUSE to start recording When STABLE PIX is engaged the viewfinder image shakes with a slight delay INDEX SIGNAL RECORDING Indexing your tapes while recording makes it easy to find desired program segments when you play back the tape in a VCR that has a compatible indexing feature called the VHS Index Search System See your VCR s Instruction manual for index playback instructions INDEX signals are recorded when the following operations are performed When the power is turned on about 4 hours after it is switched off and then recording is started When the power is turned on after the date is changed to the next day with the power off and then recording is started You can easily create and record personalized titles on your videos with the camcorder s built in titler Once a title is stored it can be displayed and recorded at anytime A title contains two lines of up to 16 characters per line The titler contains 47 different characters for creating titles SHIFT Button TITLE Bartton Some 7 Buttons Creating a title 1 Attach a power source to the camcorder and slide CAM OFF VIDEO to either CAM or VIDEO position 2 Press TITLE The flashing cursor will appear in the viewfinder 3 Press SHIFT button repeatedly to move t
7. button during stop or fast forward mode and fast rewinding starts appears in the viewfinder Press the button during playback of tape and the tape is played back in the rewind direction approximately 3 times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded contents Press PLAY to return to normal playback mode or press STOP EJECT to stop tape movement STOP EJECT Button e is used to stop playback rewind and fast forward operations STOP EJECT has no effect during record operation his button is used in the stop mode to open the cassette holder F FWD Button Press this button during stop or rewind mode and fast forwarding starts appears in the viewfinder Press the button during playback of tape and the tape is played back in the forward direction approximately 3 times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded content Press PLAY to return to normal playback mode or press to stop tape movement PLAY Button Used for playback of tape recorded in the SP mode Click here for diagram BATTERY EJECT Lever Releases the battery attached to the video camcorder Cassette Holder Press STOP EJECT in the stop mode to open the cassette holder Be aware of the cassette direction when inserting DC IN 9 6V Jack When using the AC adaptor charger provided or the car battery cord optional connect this jack and the DC OUTPUT of the
8. or stress 9 Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug replace them immediately 10 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If extension cord must be used make sure That the pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size shape as those of plug on charger B That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and C That wire size should be met below Minimum AWG size Length of extension cord feet 18 Equal to or less than 100 16 Equal to or less than 150 11 Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way take it to a qualified serviceman 12 Do not disassemble charger take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire 13 To reduce the risk of electric shock unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Set the viewfinder to the position shown the figure
9. overturn 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See example below 13 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer USE 14 Cleaning Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 15 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire o
10. recording The camcorder records the date and time with the picture all the time 10 30 AM 11 5 1999 3 Press REC PAUSE Recording will start REC PRALESE Button DATE TIME The camcorder focuses the subject in the center of the viewfinder automatically The subject at the center of the viewfinder is in focus p 5 Dat 309 i A NN j jp E F ua E47 y j i i rn n 5 mj mc E X uh L i L F Good The range of object with which auto focus can be used On T side about 2 6 feet 80 cm from the lens surface to infinity On W side about 3 8 inch 1 cm from the lens surface to infinity The auto focus will not work under the following conditions 1 Objects not in the center of the viewfinder 2 Objects at far and near positions at the same time 5 Objects with almost no brightness such as white wall SELES 7 Dark When DISPLAY is pressed the information on the shutter speed tape remaining remaining battery level etc is displayed When DISPLAY IS Dressed SO the display appears in the viewfinder the same display appears on the screen of the connected TV monitor receiver DISPLAY Button TAPE COUNTER When DISPLAY is pressed so the display appears in the viewfinder and recording or playback is performed the counter indicates the amount of tape transported as a 4 digit number
11. service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition 21 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat 1 Save these instructions This page contains important safety and operating instructions for AC Adaptor Charger Model VM ACV21A 2 Before using AC Adaptor Charger read all instructions and cautionary markings on 1 AC Adaptor Charger 2 battery and 3 product using battery 3 Also read all instructions on pages 4 and 5 9 Do not expose charger to rain or snow 6 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons 7 To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger 8 Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage
12. the other end of the audio video cable to AUDIO and VIDEO of your camcorder Turn on TV and select video input Press STOP EJECT button on the camcorder and then insert the cassette Place CAM OFF VIDEO in VIDEO position Press PLAY After playing press NOOR WN Tracking adjustment When playing prerecorded tapes or tapes recorded by the recorders other than your own black and white streaks may appear on the TV screen If this occurs press TRACKING control W or T until the streaks disappear When the cassette is ejected the tracking is reset to normal Example 2 If you have VHS VCR 1 Insert the recorded tape into your VCR 2 Press PLAY of your VCR Example 3 If your TV is a regular TV UHF Antenna WHF Srbtenna REA WHF ij TV John XX nhm Fa e te Ta gt 9 oll Full pen a j b Fi i TOR I ri Ek HL n T m TE This is an 2daplor af Mni ARTY TS Sah ejgnbinazien Te RF DC OUT 7 E Jl typeandimnay bowed don Ta AUDIO as gu IEG l i T Antenna adaptor CEDO ahrn to 75 Feat Cool Cable Ee 7 with Zunterena RF Channel Selector bopti mal To INFROM Lia Ta OUT TO TY i RF Converter linrt apiteanadi 1 Disconnect the VHF antenna leads f
13. time information after starting the date time 1 Press and hold DATE TIME and then press STOP EJECT The month starts flashing 2 Correct the incorrect digit by using F FWD REW REVIEW and STOP EJECT To correct date time information during programming Press STOP EJECT repeatedly until the digit that is incorrect flashes Correct the incorrect digit by using F FWD REW REVIEW and STOP EJECT When the date has been set the camcorder will enter the automatic date recording mode automatically Specify the required date mode option before recording 1 Press and hold the small button on CAM OFF VIDEO and then slide it to CAM position 2 Press DATE TIME repeatedly to select the date display you want to record AUTO and date Automatic date recording This option records the date automatically once a day at the beginning of recording for 10 seconds MEE LL AUTO 11 5 1999 TITLE and date Automatic title and date recording This option records the date and created title see TITLE RECORDING on page 28 automatically once a day at the beginning of recording for 10 seconds HAPPY BIRTHDAY TITLE 11 5 1999 Date only Date recording The camcorder records the date with the picture all the time 11 5 1999 No display No date recording The camcorder does not record the date Date and time Date and time
14. when carrying the camcorder or storing it in the carrying case JTurn the viewfinder to the position shown below when shooting pictures 1 Turn the viewfinder You can adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder so you can see through it easily WHEN USING WITH THE BATTERY Provided attach align the mark of the battery with that of the camcorder so that the battery fits into the grooves and slide the battery downward as illustrated o remove the battery Push and hold BATTERY EJECT lever then slide the battery to the upside and remove BATTERY EJECT Battery JWHEN USING WITH THE ADAPTOR CHARGER Provided FE ram x el i Ta AC Othe mL D uu ee i n P i 7 E HS be E L 1 E p T ae r 45 Se mW Le nano To DC OLITPLIT X cu QA Dc Cord 1 Plug the AC adaptor charger power cord into AC electrical outlet 2 Connect one end of the DC cord provided to the DC IN 9 6V jack of the camcorder Connect the other end of the DC cord to the DC OUTPUT of the AC adaptor charger WHEN USING WITH THE CAR BATTERY By using optional car battery cord Hitachi VM CC70A my ees 3 p o Te Cigarette Lighter eet rs a 1 am
15. AC adaptor charger or the car battery cord Graphics in the electronic viewfinder 1Displays the shutter speed according to the lightning condition 2Appears when STABLE PIX is pressed only for VM 7400A 3Displays the selected fade mode when fading in and out only for VM 7400A 4 ZOOM appears when the digital zoom is engaged 5Displays the zoom position for several seconds when the power zoom switch is operated 6 Indicates the operating modes REC appears during the record mode e appears during the rewind mode 4 4 appears during the fast forward mode appears during the record pause stand by mode Shows tape counter Displays the remaining tape in seven steps 9Indicates the battery condition e When the battery is fully charged is displayed When the battery is very near empty IF starts blinking You should find an alternative power source or recharge the battery 10Appears when the index signal is recorded automatically 11 When REC PAUSE is pressed if a cassette without its safety tab is inserted blinks for several seconds When REC PAUSE is pressed if no cassette is inserted NO TAPE blinks for several seconds 12 Indicates the date time during the record or record pause stand by mode You can record the time and or date with object when recording REC PAUSE Button This button is used to control the camcorder When this button is pressed with the cam
16. Dimensions 4 1 4 W x 8 3 8 H x13 1 8 D 108 W x 213 H x 334 D mm Weight 4 4 Ibs 2 0 kg Operating temperature 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C Storage temperature 4 F 140 F 20 C 60 C Video Recorder Section Format VHS Record playback system Two video record playback heads Video signal EIA standard NTSC color Tape speed 33 35 mm sec Video output 1 0 V p p 75 ohm Fast forward rewind time Less than 6 minutes with T 120 cassette _ Camera Section Scanning 525 lines 60 fields 30 frames Required minimum illumination 0 3 lux Pickup device 1 4 C C D Lens diameter 46 mm HITACHI Service Hotline To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U S A DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit However should you require service a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance Our service Hotline operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you Just present proof of purchase and or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on y
17. E CONVERTER LENS 1 Remove the lens hood e sl AL EET a u T 3 L y Fe Or attach the lens cap over the lens hood then turn them counterclockwise to remove them a 3 Use the built in camera light if you wish to shoot objects in dark places When LIGHT is set to AUTO the camera light turns on automatically when the camcorder is pointed at objects in a dark place and turns off when it is pointed at objects in a bright place 1 Make sure that a fully charged battery pack or adaptor charger is attached 2 Set CAM OFF VIDEO to CAM and then set LIGHT to AUTO when required NOTE When LIGHT is set to ON the camera light will turn on whenever you make a recording CAUTIONS e Turn the camera light on only when you need it otherwise the operating time of the battery pack is shortened due to the power consumption of the camera light e When LIGHT is set to AUTO the camera light does not turn on unless a cassette is loaded CAUTION Do not hold the unit by the built in camera light when carrying as this could cause a malfunction CAMS OFF MIDE Seh LIGHT Switeh 3 After use set LIGHT to OFF or set CAM OFF VIDEO of the camcorder to OFF position CAUTION During operation and or after use of the camera light the front surface and lamp of the camera light will be very hot To avoid burns or hair damage do not touch them with your hand Wh
18. FF VIDEO to OFF position and connect a charged battery or AC adaptor charger to the camcorder for 24 hours Make sure that the current time is displayed correctly before you start recording P OTOP EJECT Buton F FWD Buttan 7 REW REVIEW Button DATE TIME Button E 5 5 a E 1 Press and hold the small button on CAM OFF VIDEO and then slide it to CAM position 2 Press DATE TIME Date and time appear in the viewfinder and 1 flashes 12 00 AM 1 1 1998 3 Press F FWD to select correct month Hold button down to advance rapidly If you go past the month you want to set press REW REVIEW When the correct month appears press STOP EJECT 12 00 AM 11 1 1999 4 Press F FWD to select correct date Hold button down to advance rapidly If you go past the date you want to set press REW REVIEW When the correct date appears press STOP EJECT 12 00 AM 11 5 1999 5 Press F FWD REW REVIEW to select year and then press STOP EJECT 12 00 AM 11 5 1999 6 Press F FWD or REW REVIEW as many times as may be required to select correct hour and then press STOP EJECT 7 Repeat step 6 to select minute and AM PM 10 30 AM 11 5 1999 8 After setting AM or PM press DATE TIME to change the display and start the internal clock It is recommended that you press DATE TIME to match the time signal To correct date
19. Press the cassette holder The holder will latch in the operating position Removing a cassette Press STOP EJECT The cassette door will open automatically Remove the cassette MAKING A SAMPLE CAMERA RECORDING 1 Connect the POWER SOURCE See pages 9 and 10 2 Insert the cassette 3 Press and hold the small button on CAM OFF VIDEO and then slide it to the CAM position The camcorder will enter record pause mode automatically CAM DOFF VIDEO Switch 4 Now press REC PAUSE to start shooting the picture The REC indication appears in the viewfinder and you are now recording the picture you see through the viewfinder REC FAUSE Button 5 Press REC PAUSE to stop recording Press the button again to resume recording The lt indication will appear in the viewfinder instead of REC while the camcorder is in the record pause stand by mode 6 Slide CAM OFF VIDEO to OFF position to turn off the camcorder T Press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette 8 Always remove the power source from the camcorder after use INSTANT REVIEW 1 In record pause stand by mode tap REW REVIEW and the last few seconds of the recorded scene is played back in the reverse direction and then played back in the forward direction 2 When the tape reaches the end of the scene you have just recorded the camcorder returns to the record pause stand by mode Recording starts again when REC PAUSE is pressed aga
20. ature exceeds 140 F 60 C or the pickup device may be damaged Dangerous includes Inside a car with the windows closed and in direct sunshine Near heating appliances Do not point the electronic viewfinder to direct sunlight it could damage the viewfinder The liquid crystal display LCD panel is made by highly precise technology More than 99 99 of its picture elements pixels are effective but some less than 0 0196 may not appear as coloured bright dots This does not indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the limits of current technology FEATURES Digital zoom up to X32 Fade in fade out only for VM 7400A e Stable pix Electronic Image Stabilizer function only for VM 7400A Solid state camera pickup HO High Quality picture technology Auto Focus power zoom lens with macro feature Full record and playback capability with standard cassette Program AE Auto Exposure Color electronic viewfinder EVF ime and date e Titler e Index symbol recording e Built in automatic camera light only for VM 7400A Ye Ye Built in Camera Light This instruction manual shows the illustrations for the VM 7400A 2 This video camcorder with this marking incorporates high quality picture technology and is compatible with any video cassette recorder bearing the mark ca 22 amp ACCESSORIES
21. by turning the BRIGHT control This does not affect the picture actually recorded by the camcorder Your camcorder is a highly sophisticated instrument It has been carefully checked and adjusted at the factory under the most rigid quality control and inspection systems However should problems develop check the following points and take necessary corrective measures INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE Symptom Check Point amp Correction STOP EJECT Cassette cannot be inserted into cassette compartment Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on cassette Cassette window must be toward outside CAMERA RECORDING Picture does not appear in the viewfinder Remove the lens Set CAM OFF VIDEO to CAM position The camcorder can not go into the The cassette has had the erase prevention tab removed Stick a recording mode even when piece of cellophane tape over the erase prevention hole or select a REC PAUSE is pressed different cassette Set CAM OFF VIDEO to CAM position Picture is out of focus Auto focus does not operate if the wide angle or telephoto lens is Auto focus does not operate attached BATTERY CONDITION Symptom Check Point amp Correction indication in the electronic viewfinder flashes to indicate battery Try another battery or charge the is discharged battery NO OPERATION IS ACCEPTED Power is not turned on and no Remove the power sou
22. corder set to the recording mode the tape runs to start recording REC appears in the viewfinder When this button is pressed again lt appears instead of REC and the tape stops and the camcorder enters the record pause stand by mode Power Zoom Switch TRACKING Control his switch performs zooming electrically W Picture becomes wider gradually Picture becomes telescopic gradually Used when playing a tape recorded on another VCR Adjust for best picture Ejecting the cassette returns the tracking to the normal position Lens Cap Tab Place the lens cap on this tab when you are ready to record a scene The tab also prevents the lens cap from swinging around on its cord Hand Strap Adjust to best fit to your hand BRIGHT Control Use to adjust the viewfinder brightness See page 33 A power source must be connected before inserting or removing cassettes Once connected cassettes can be inserted or removed whether the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is on or off Inserting a cassette 1 Connect the POWER SOURCE See pages 9 and 10 2 Press STOP EJECT The cassette door will open automatically 3 Insert the cassette so the transparent window is toward you and the arrow toward the cassette holder Slide the cassette into cassette holder as far as it will go STOP EJECT Button Cassette Holder NOTE Push in the center of the cassette all the way unti itis latched by the cassette holder 4
23. direction of arrow NOTE You must remove the DC cord from the AC adaptor charger to charge the battery If the DC cord is connected the CHARGE light will not light 3 The CHARGE light will be lit while the battery is accepting a charge and will go out when the battery is fully charged AC Ourthet Ate FF Tl Mark CHARGE Light POWER Light Charging time and operation time Charging time about 2 hours Operation time about 1 hour NOTES he operation time depends on how often you use zoom and recording pause Charge the battery after use and store it at normal room temperature e Recharge your battery at least once every six months The battery is a lead acid battery This battery tends to discharge if not used for an extended period of time If the battery is stored for a extended length of time without being recharged you may not be able to recharge it A battery charged after being stored for a long period may not supply power for the specified time Additional rechargings will help restore the battery s operation time he battery should be charged at a temperature of 50 degrees F 86 degrees F 10 degrees C 30 degrees C to prevent damage Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 14 degrees F 10 degrees C or above 95 degrees F 35 degrees C The battery may be damaged if operated at temperatures above 122 degrees F 500C Operation time will decrease at extremely low temperat
24. en the camera light is on do not allow water to drop on the light When the camera light is on avoid subjecting the camera light to impacts or sharp vibrations Do not allow the cooling vents to become blocked Also do not cover the camera light with paper or other objects since the air flow will be interrupted resulting in possible overheating hazard Never use the camera light in the vicinity of explosive or highly inflammable materials After using the camera light cool the camera light section sufficiently before storing the camcorder in the case Replace only with the specified lamp optional to reduce the risk of fire To replace the lamp of camera light To remove the front case press and hold the tab then remove the front case i Tab aa To replace the front case pass the lamp through the hole of the reflection plate then attach the upper hooks to the camera light and then attach the lower hook to the camera light Lamp e Ah Upper Hook r E ML 1 Tab lt a 7 Hok NOTES Do not touch the lamp directly with your fingers It may shorten its service life When the lamp is replaced or when the front case of the camera light is removed make sure the front case is attached to the camera light properly Consult your nearest service center to replace the lamp VIEWFINDER BRIGHT CONTROL Viewfinder brightness can be adjusted
25. he flashing cursor to the place you want to begin your title 4 Select the first character for your title by pressing or repeatedly until the desired character appears 5 After you have selected the first character press SHIFT to move the flashing cursor to the place you want the next character ER 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have completed the title LUCKY BOY 7 After creating the title press TITLE to remove the title graphics from the viewfinder Now title graphics is stored in memory Correcting errors during title storage 1 Press SHIFT repeatedly until the character to be corrected will flash 2 Press either or until the correct character appears SHIFT Button i ES Recording titles on a tape in the camcorder 1 Slide CAM OFF VIDEO to VIDEO 2 Locate the position on the tape that you wish to record the title 3 Set CAM OFF VIDEO to CAM 4 Press TITLE to display the title graphics 5 Press REC PAUSE to start the title recording 6 Press TITLE to remove the title graphics from the viewfinder The camcorder will now record as normal NOTES f you are planning to video tape an event you must prepare your titles in advance then by pressing TITLE superimpose the title over the scene as it s being recorded You cannot go back and record titles over existing video without erasing the previously recorded material You can record
26. igital zoom area Pia Xe DISPLAY Button Allows you to shoot objects close as 3 8 inch 1 cm from the lens tip Press and hold W side of power zoom switch An object is auto focused Parser Zorn fa 1 a E rome cll m a Pes Nm ae n P f a pet Qm i 2 r d AU s P A Fn ee eo m Rum oem E VP T rt E i _ H T 1 E L mr 1 a QUICK EDIT Edit Search The quick edit feature allows you to search for the end of previously recorded material or find a particular spot on your tape to begin your editing or recording new material Quick edit is used while the camcorder is in the record pause stand by mode By holding down F FWD REW REVIEW or PLAY you can visually search or play your tape Releasing the buttons F FWD REW REVIEW or PLAY immediately stops the tape at that position FPD Button PLAY Button REW REVIEW Button b L Use the fade feature to add a professional touch to your recordings Use the DIGITAL FADE to select one of the four fade options e White fade Fades in from a white screen or fades out to a white screen When DISPLAY is pressed and all the display appears the viewfinder appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder Fade Wipe fade The picture opens gradually from the center of a black screen or closes
27. in REV REVIEW Button RECI PALUSE Button L You can view recorded pictures with the electronic viewfinder 1 Press and hold the small button on CAM OFF VIDEO and then slide it to the VIDEO position 2 Press REW REVIEW to the position where you want to start playback 3 Press PLAY and play back the tape 4 Press STOP EJECT when you have finished STOP EJECT Button PLAY button REWJREVIEW Button 5 CAMJOFF VIDEO Switch Still When REC PAUSE is pressed during playback a still picture can be seen To start again press REC PAUSE and playback will be resumed Forward and Reverse Search When you press F FWD or REW REVIEW during playback the tape will be played back at a speed about 3 times faster than the normal playback speed and you can easily locate a certain spot on the tape Press PLAY to return to normal playback mode or press to stop tape movement F FWD Button REVR REVIEW Button w AUTOMATIC REWIND When the tape reaches its end during playback it automatically rewinds to the beginning and stops DATETIME SETTING The date and time can be recorded on your tapes to act as a handy reference when viewing them at a later time Use the following procedure to set up this display for the current date and time The time backup battery is rechargeable Charge the backup battery every two months Set CAM O
28. into the center to a black screen When DISPLAY is pressed and the display appears in the viewfinder LL appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder Fade Fade Out Zoom fade Fades in while zooming from a white screen or fades out while zooming to a white screen When DISPLAY is pressed and the display appears in the viewfinder Ld appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder Fade In Fade Out Black and White fade fades in from a black and white screen or fades out to a black and white screen When DISPLAY is pressed and the display appears in the viewfinder B W appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder Fade Fade Out a Fading In 1 Use DIGITAL FADE to select a fade option before recording 2 Press REC PAUSE to start recording fade begins automatically Fading Out 1 While recording with the camcorder use DIGITAL FADE to select a fade option 2 Press REC PAUSE to stop recording the fade begins automatically and REC flashes until the fade ends DIGITAL FADE Bien STABLE PIX Electronic Image Stabilizer FUNCTION Only for VIVI 7400A The stable pix function corrects slight shaking of the image being recorded and is effective in the following situations While you zoom to a distant subject While you approach a small subject While you walk around While you record from inside a moving vehicle 1 Press STABLE PIX
29. is Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian ICES 003 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 protection 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 instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution to the user Changes or modifications no
30. lectrician to replace your obsolete outlet To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure If you need an extension use a polarized cord SA 6 62 5 Power Sources This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your video dealer or local power company For video products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 6 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous and so are frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs They may result in shock or fire hazard Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation 7 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 8 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video pr
31. o inputs of your TV monitor receiver You can also connect the RF converter unit optional to these jacks and your TV receiver Click here for diagram TITLE Button Press this button to create and record personalized titles on your videos with the camcorder s built in titler See TITLE RECORDING on page 30 DATE TIME Button Press this button to display the date and time in the viewfinder Whenever the date and time appear in the viewfinder they will be recorded on the tape RESET Button When the tape counter is displayed in the viewfinder pressing this button resets the counter to 0000 DISPLAY Button If this button is pressed the tape counter remaining battery power level etc appear in the viewfinder and the tape s 0000M position is stored in memory If the camcorder is connected to a TV monitor receiver the same display as that in the viewfinder appears on the screen See DISPLAY BUTTON and MEMORY on page 25 CAM OFF VIDEO Switch This switch turns the camcorder on and off Set the switch to CAM for camera recording and to VIDEO for playback Press and hold the small button on this switch and then slide it to CAM or VIDEO These buttons are used for title making buttons when TITLE is pressed See TITLE RECORDING on page 30 These buttons may be also used to set the date and time during pause stand by mode See DATE TIME SETTING on page 22 REW REVIEW Button Press this
32. oduct and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This video product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer s instructions have been followed DEE ee LEI 9 Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 10 Water and Moisture Do not use this video product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 11 Accessories Do not place this video product on an unstable card stand tripod bracket or table The video product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 11A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to
33. onds after the tape starts to run r I7 Er m 22 2 1 HN sore toes TAPE END may appear sichty earr vut you ean continue PROGRAM AE Auto Exposure Program AE automatically selects the shutter speed 1 60 1 100 1 120 1 180 1 250 1 350 1 500 1 750 1 1000 1 1500 1 2000 or 1 4000 second that is optimum for the brightness of the subject The iris is also adjusted automatically in response to the shutter speed POWER ZOOM e Press the power zoom switch on the W side and the picture gradually widens pe A Fi ie u pe ra 1 n yn P Press the power zoom switch on the T Bids and the picture gradually becomes telescopic When DISPLAY is pressed so the display appears in the viewfinder and the power zoom switch is pressed the zoom position is displayed in the viewfinder in 10 steps for several seconds DISPLAY Button Polar fact Trench E Zoom Position The digital zoom increases the magnification of the power zoom by 4 5 times You must place the subject you wish to magnify at the center of the viewfinder qm mii m PS 357 DE E A s SER 73 Press and hold the power zoom until you find the picture you want You control the zoom with the power zoom T and W controls When DISPLAY is pressed and the display appears in the viewfinder ZOOM is displayed to signal to you that the camcorder is in the d
34. our warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions regarding in warranty service operation or technical assistance please contact Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc 1855 Dornoch Court oan Diego California 92173 Tel 619 661 3441 Hitachi Sales Corporation of Hawaii 3219 Koapaka St Honolulu 96819 Tel 808 836 3621 We know that once you discover how much your VM 6500A can add to your life you will want to use these accessories for even more excitement Converter lenses and car cords are just a few of the matching accessories available to you from Hitachi Hitachi takes you to wherever your imagination leads Available Accessories Click here for Chart of Available Accessories place an order for any of these items our toll free number or use the ordering form on page 49 1 800 995 4500 HOW TO ORDER USA only In Canada Please use Canadian order form in french version of this manual Pages 38 and 39 BY PHONE To place an order by phone have your VISA MASTER CARD or DISCOVER card ready and call the toll free number 8 00 AM 6 00 PM East Coast Time workdays 1 800 995 4500 BY MAIL Complete the order form on page 49 Detach and send it to the following address with your credit card information money order or check in U S currency and payable to Inc HiTRON is a subsidiary of Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc HiTRON Inc 675 Old Peacht
35. r electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product 16 Lightning For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm or when it its left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges SERVICE 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product c If the video product has been exposed to rain or water d If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation e If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for
36. rce and after about one minute push the reset switch button operations are accepted gently using a toothpick etc until you feel a click Since this erases the date time and other customer preferred features reset them again Ls a fu pU CM E j A 2 In E Behind the jack cover PLAYBACK OF PRERECORDED CASSETTE Symptom Check Point amp Correction PLAY cannot be engaged Set CAM OFF VIDEO to VIDEO position No picture appears on television Set the television to the camcorder channel 3 or 4 depending upon the screen when PLAY is pressed selected channel the RF channel select switch of RF converter unit TV is connected to the camcorder by using RF converter unit Interference on playback picture Adjust the tracking using TRACKING control power zoom switch When you see the playback picture on your TV adjust fine tuning knob on television set to obtain best picture The pre recorded tape is EP or LP recording This camcorder is for use in SP recording only Picture bends at the top of TV TV receiver is of older type It needs to be modified to work properly with screen camcorder Tape is damaged Try another cassette ocv TV set has VIR circuit Turn it off during playback bright too faint or change CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER If dust or foreign matter adheres inside the viewfinder clean it by using the following procedure 1 Rotate and remove eye cup
37. ree RD SUWANEE GA 30174 Please allow two to three weeks for delivery If there is a current vack order status on the model s you ordered we will notify you Thank you for allowing us Hitachi and HiTRON to be of service to you our valued customer FOR AUTHORIZED HITACHI SERVICE FACILITY IN CANADA Please consult the following telephone number Montreal 514 956 9882 Toronto 905 821 4545 Vancouver 604 214 0777 Vancouver 604 214 0777
38. rom the rear of the TV receiver 2 Connect the VHF antenna lead to IN FROM ANT on the RF converter unit If the cable is round 75 ohm it will connect directly to the IN FROM ANT If it is the flat type 300 ohm connect it to the antenna adaptor 300 ohm to 75 ohm and slip the adaptor on to the IN FROM ANT terminal 3 Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable with antenna adaptor to OUT TO TV on the RF converter unit 4 Connect the other end to the VHF antenna terminal on the TV as illustrated 5 Connect the connector cable from RF converter unit to RF DC OUT AUDIO and VIDEO jacks on the camcorder 6 Turn on the TV and set to channel 3 unless channel 3 is one of the TV stations in your area If channel 3 is used in your area set your TV to channe14 7 Set the RF channel selector on the RF converter unit to CH3 or CHA to match the channel selector on your TV 8 Perform same procedures in steps 4 through 7 of Example 1 If you wish to exchange or some of your friend s favorite home recordings the following instructions can be used to connect camcorder to VCR for this purpose Fe AUDIO wa Y EN eee iui C Audi Wiel Calle Y not supped 1 Connect the audio video cable to AUDIO and VIDEO of your camcorder 2 Connect the other ends to AUDIO IN VIDEO IN of your VCR as shown in diagram above 3 Play the tape on the camcorder and record it on the VCR ATTACHING THE OPTIONAL TELE OR WID
39. t expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Caution Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold area to a warm humid area Give the camcorder 2 to 3 hours to acclimate to the surroundings before inserting a video cassette When moved from a cold area to a warm humid area 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 See the bottom of the AC adaptor charger The rating and caution label is located on the bottom of the AC adaptor charger WARNING Many television programs and films are copyrighted In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in home videotaping of copyrighted materials Any problems that occur as a result of any of the following conditions will not be covered by our warranty Be careful that no water dust or sand enters the camcorder When you are not using the camcorder switch off the power and attach the lens cap When you shoot at a scene which contains an extremely bright object such as the the sun or a light source a bright vertical bar may appear in the picture Your camcorder is functioning properly but the solid state pickup device CCD usually causes this as an inherent characteristic Try to avoid shooting an excessive bright object directly Be sure not to leave the camcorder in a place where the temper
40. the CAM position the camera light is turned on and off automatically or manually in the record and record pause modes depending on the position of LIGHT switch Turn the camera light off after use Microphone sensitive to sounds coming from the direction in which the camera is pointed STABLE PIX Electronic Image Stabilizer Button only for VM 7400A This button corrects slight shaking of an image See STABLE PIX Electronic Image Stabilizer on page 29 Lens with Lens Cap F1 4 4 64 mm 16 1 power zoom lens features auto focus and auto iris functions DIGITAL FADE Button only for VM 7400A During recording you can add a professional touch to your recordings by fading in and out of scenes You can select the four fade modes the white fade wipe fade zoom fade and black and white fade LIGHT Switch only for VM 7400A When this switch is set to AUTO the camera light turns on or off automatically according to the brightness of the object When the switch is set to ON the camera light turns on oet the switch to OFF to turn the light off manually Electronic Viewfinder EVF Displays what the camcorder tens sees The electronic viewfinder also functions as a convenient monitor during playback of recorded material RF DC OUT Jack Connect the RF converter unit optional to this jack AUDIO VIDEO Jacks Connect the audio video cable not supplied to these jacks to the audio vide
41. the created title together with the date automatically for 10 seconds once 6 day at the beginning of recording See DATE RECORDING on page 23 for details Recording titles on another VCR while playing a tape back with the camcorder 1 Connect the camcorder and VCR See page 32 2 Set the VCR in the recording mode and camcorder in the playback mode 3 Press TITLE when you see the scene where you want to record the title 4 Press TITLE to erase the display from the viewfinder Chart of characters available in the titler ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR STUVWXYZO0123456789 2 To play back a tape recorded on your camcorder and view it on your TV receiver you must connect the camcorder to the TV receiver using either audio video cable not supplied or RF converter unit optional You also may play back the tape recorded by your camcorder on any other VHS video cassette recorder The camcorder records and plays back in VHS standard speed SP A tape recorded in long play LP or extra long play EP cannot be played back on this camcorder Example 1 If your TV has VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks lt e Audio Video Cable M d E Inat supplied EN To VIDED INT D Ta AUDIO IN E fellow Li y Dhabi To AUDIO WIDE elbow Connect the audio video cable to AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN of your TV Connect
42. ures e After repeated chargings and use the operation time will gradually decrease When operation time becomes too short to be useful it is time to replace the battery If the CHARGE light on the AC adaptor charger starts flashing remove the battery and then reattach it If after several attempts the light continues to flash this means your battery cannot take a charge and must be replaced with a new one The CHARGE light will not light if a hot battery is attached to the AC adaptor charger Attaching an extremely hot battery to the AC adaptor charger is not recommended it should be allowed to cool down before being attached Do not short the battery s terminal Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery There are no user serviceable parts inside Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing the battery to excessive heat over 149 degrees F 65 degrees C could be hazardous ATTENTION The product you have purchased is powered by a sealed lead acid battery which is recyclable At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream Please call 1 800 HITACHI for information on how to recycle this battery 1 Pb Click here for diagram Diopter Control Use this control to focus the viewfinder Camera Light only for VM 7400A When the CAM OFF VIDEO switch is in
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